1966 Morris Mini Cooper MK1 SOLD

Car: 1966 Morris Mini Cooper Mk1
CC: 998
Reg. #: FWV6781D (original)
Colour: Almond green / White roof
Tax: Historic vehicle 30/ 11/ 13
MOT: Feb. 2014
Heritage: Heritage certificate of provenance
Condition: Concours

This car has undergone a full nut/ bolt rebuild 12 months ago – photographic record – with a further £5k plus of upgrades during last months of 2012 – details follow. Its presentation and drivability are exemplary and must be seen to fully appreciate. Although the asking price might appear significant for this model – no expense has been spared to ensure its presentation is superior to that of its origins.

The recent upgrades were carried out by Mini guru’s Colin & Doug at Caburn Classic, Ringmer - and briefly comprise the following:
Remove and discard rear subframe, repairs to rear of body seals, repaint including rear arches.
Paint and fit new subframe and new rear hi-lo kit – re bush rear radius arms
Fit new handbrake cables, re run & grease – quadrants and pins, trunion bushes and new bolt fixing kit.
Fit new repair kit to rear compensator valve.
Manufacture new brake and fuel pipes – re-run into correct brackets.
Fit new reconditioned brake servo with new brackets and piping
Fit new brackets to rear subframe for fuel pump.
Modify clutch slave cylinder to fit push rod – bleed and adjust clutch and replace return spring.
Replace and fit new gear lever plastic bush, new spring and retainer.
Fit new suspension hi-lo kit to front subframe together with new knuckles – adjust to correct ride height.
Remove current carburettor set-up together with inlet and exhaust manifolds – discard inlet manifold.
Rebuild a new set of carburettors and fit to car together with new manifold gaskets.
Adjust valve clearances and ignition timing – fit new rocker cover gasket and tune engine accordingly.
Correct fitting of boot board brackets and fit new boot board.
Fit new battery clamps, terminals and carrier fixing straps.
Remove fuel tank and fit new tank stand bracket.
Fit new water pump and radiator hoses – flush out radiator and fill with anti freeze -do a run check.
Replace incorrect wiper wheel and boxes with new items.
Remove dynamo and utilising a second create an improved unit – fit and reset charging rate.
Remove existing headlining – re-stretch and glue to frame – refit to car with new side trims.
Replace and fit new rear opening window rubbers – re drill window catches and refit hinges.
Refit ‘fresh air’ hose to front scoop and front slam bar.
Fit a NOS set of Britax auto seatbelts – supplied by client – fixing through floor and rear of front seats.
Remove heater unit – clean, overhaul and flush – refit to car.
Commission Scott ………. to manufacture a new set of prime quality carpets in grey matching pile with dark grey piped edging – complete with front and rear over mats. Fit same to car.
Purchase and fit two new sun visors.
Repaint engine and valve cover with correct BMC Green.
Check steering tracking and adjust to correct settings.
Replace and fit new aperture rubber seals and kick plates to both doors.
Remove front seats – repaint metal work and seat brackets – refit to car.
Replace and fit new body chrome trim to both sides of car.
Refurbish and fit 4 original Dunlop wheels with new Dunlop Aquajet 165/ 70 SR10 tyres.

A number of additional items have been fitted to the car from the standard model – both in respect of visual and practical enhancements and those of a safety consideration.
These comprise:
Front seat recliners / an original 60’s Moto Lita steering wheel / an original 60’s 8000rpm rev. counter / Lucas 756 rear mounted fog light with Lucas cabin switch panel / A Lucas switched headlamp flasher unit / a full set of grey bespoke carpets with dark grey edging / a set of genuine 60’s Britax seat belts / an original refurbished Cooper S brake servo / a 4 set of original 60’s Dunlop wheels shod with new Dunlop Aquajet 165/ 70 tyres (the original set of Cooper S wheels are with the car) / Dry suspension set up with all new hi-lo suspension kits.

Further, the car has recently undergone a full body rust protection programme – having been fully injected with Dinatrol wax 3125 and a topcoat of Dinatrol 4941.

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