Vehicle Description
This 1975 Austin Mini convertible is a well-done drop-top
conversion that's going to turn even more heads than a coupe. Yet,
it never loses classic style and nimble feeling that keeps it a
legend.
We know you love the look of these original Minis. The shape is
unmistakable, and you can't help but smile at this icon. And this
one was built to really maximize its status. After all, a classic
Mini is already seldom seen, and a custom convertible will be a
once-in-a-lifetime sighting for many. The drop-top conversion was a
professional setup commissioned by the consignor 25 years ago in
Germany. It was done with a well-contoured top that folds and
stores in the trunk. They even thought of the right details like a
soft tonneau cover and added bracing in the rockers. And it's not
just the roof that makes this distinctive. It has the Cooper
performance look with the right badging, flared fenders, and wide
OZ Racing wheels. Plus, it's hard to be inconspicuous in a car
painted a shade of yellow reserved for Ferraris.
The black folding roof makes for a nice contrast against the yellow
exterior, and so the same goes for when you take the top down to
show off the full black interior. These Minis were famous for being
far more spacious than their size suggests, and that's especially
true when you have unlimited headroom. It's especially nice up
front with two well-bolstered bucket seats finished in leather and
cloth. You've got a stylish wood dash, working heater, and full set
of Smiths gauges. There's even an AM/FM/CD stereo w/Bluetooth
tucked away in the glovebox. And while the Mini is a famous British
car, this one is steered from the left-hand side.
Under the hood is the correct 998cc four-cylinder engine. This
A-Series motor is a well-known and widely used powerplant that
found a home in plenty of British vehicles, which makes parts
availability quite easy. In fact, it even has a new fuel pump. The
control of the four-speed manual transmission combines the quick
nature with the steering to deliver a car that feels like a go-kart
for the streets. Plus, front disc brakes and grippy sport tires
give you the kind of handling that reminds you how the Mini took
down giants on the racetrack.
This is a unique classic, and it's coming off of long-term
ownership. So you know this is an ideal driver's machine, and an
opportunity you may never see again. The car is actually an 86/87
model year Mini and was titled as a 1975 for import purposes when
it was brought over to the states in 2006. Call today!!!
