1966 AUSTIN MINI TRAVELER, AMAZING NUTS AND BOLTS RESTORATION, RUST-FREE

YAZTEC AUTOMOTIVE INC. IS PROUD TO OFFER THIS 3 OWNER, RUST-FREE AND BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED 1966 AUSTIN MINI TRAVELER FOR SALE. WE ACQUIRED THIS AMAZING VEHICLE ALONG WITH COUPLE OF OTHER BRITISH VINTAGE VEHICLES FROM AN ESTATE IN SOUTH CAROLINA. THIS IS A VERY WELL DOCUMENTED CAR. THIS VEHICLE WAS SOLD NEW IN FLORIDA. WE HAVE A COPY OF THE TITLE WHERE THE SECOND OWNER PURCHASED IT IN ON 02/23/1977. THE PREVIOUS OWNER (3RD OWNER) PURCHASED IT ON 10/22/2002. WE WERE TOLD THAT THIS VEHICLE WENT THROUGH A TOTAL NUTS AND BOLTS RESTORATION ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO. ALL COMPONENTS WERE RESTORED OR REBUILT. THE PREVIOUS OWNER WHO WAS AN ENGINEER MADE SOME INGENIOUS MODIFICATIONS TO THE VEHICLE TO BE MORE PRACTICAL. THIS VEHICLE HAS AN "ALL STEEL" TILT FRONT NOSE, ELECTRIC FAN, MODERN FUSE BOX, ALTERNATOR AND ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION. WE HAVE A PORTFOLIO WITH SOME OF THE RECEIPTS BUT NO RESTORATION PHOTOS. WE HAVE A CLEAR SOUTH CAROLINA TITLE AND THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S MANUAL FOR THE CAR. PLEASE READ THE DETAILED DESCRIPTION BELOW AND VIEW THE 50 HIGH QUALITY IMAGES BEFORE BIDDING. WE ENCOURAGE ALL INTERESTED BIDDERS TO INSPECT THE CAR BEFORE IN PERSON OR HAVE IT INSPECTED BY A THIRD PARTY BEFORE THE AUCTION END. PLEASE READ OUR (1188), 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACKS AND BID WITH CONFIDENCE. WE HAVE EARNED THEM BY PROVIDING A DETAILED DESCRIPTION FOR EACH LISTING AND CONDUCTING PROPER BUSINESS ON EBAY FOR THE LAST 19 YEARS. HERE IS THE DESCRIPTION: EXTERIOR; THE BODY PANELS ARE RAZOR STRAIGHT AND HAVE GREAT SHUT LINES. THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF RUST OR ACCIDENTS. THERE IS ONE SMALL DING ON THE RIGHT PORTION OF THE HOOD. WE WERE TOLD THE PAINT WAS ABOUT 10 YEARS OLD. THE PAINT LOOKS GREAT AND HAS A DEEP FINISH WITH COUPLE OF MINOR BLEMISHES THAT ARE HARDLY NOTICEABLE. THE DOORS AND TAILGATE OPEN AND CLOSE WITH EASE. THE PREVIOUS OWNER DESIGNED AND MODIFIED THE FRONT CLIP. IT IS AN "ALL STEEL" TILT UP CLIP THAT ALLOWS BETTER ACCESS TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE BRIGHT WORK AND GLASS ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE CAR COMES WITH A RARE LUGGAGE RACK THAT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THERE IS A LITTLE PITTING ON THE MOUNTING BRACKETS. THE CAR RIDES VERY SMOOTH A A SET OF JBW ALLOY WHEELS WITH RELATIVELY NEW 145/R10 KUHMO TIRES. INTERIOR: THE SEAT COVERS, DOOR PANELS, CARPET, HEADLINER, SUN VISORS, AND THE STEERING WHEEL WERE COMPLETELY DONE AND ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE INSTRUMENT BEZEL IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE CARGO AREA IS IN MINT CONDITION. ALL DOOR AND WINDOW SEALS WERE REPLACED. MECHANICAL: THE 998cc ENGINE STARTS IMMEDIATELY EVERY TIME. THE ENGINE IDLES GREAT, HAS GREAT OIL PRESSURE AND RUNS COOL. THERE ARE A FEW DROPS OF OIL BELOW THE ENGINE WHEN PARKED FOR EXTENDED AMOUNT OF TIME. WE WERE TOLD THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WERE REBUILT DURING THE RESTORATION. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS GREAT THROUGH ALL GEARS AND THE CLUTCH IS STRONG. THE SUSPENSION FUNCTIONS PROPERLY. THE PREVIOUS OWNER INSTALLED A CUSTOM COOLING FAN, CHANGED THE GENERATOR TO AN ALTERNATOR. THE CAR HAS A COMPLETE NEW EXHAUST SYSTEM. ELECTRICAL: ALL LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HORN WORKS. A CUSTOM FUSE BOX IS INSTALLED INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CARGO AREA: THE CARGO AREA IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE SPARE TIRE AREA IS SOLID. THE JACK AND TOOLS HAVE BEEN RELOCATED TO UNDER THE REAR SEAT. ENGINE COMPARTMENT: THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS CLEAN AND NICELY DETAILED. ***** GENERAL NOTES, PAYMENT, SHIPPING***** 1.WE HAVE TRIED TO DESCRIBE A 54 YEAR OLD VEHICLE TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY AND PROVIDED 50 HIGH QUALITY IMAGES. THERE MAYBE SOME DEFICIENCIES THAT WERE NOT DETECTED DURING OUR INSPECTION THAT MAY REQUIRE REPAIRS. THEREFORE, THE WINNING BIDDER MUST BE UNDERSTANDING ABOUT BUYING A 54 YEAR OLD VEHICLE. 2. THIS VEHICLE WILL BE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES. NO RETURNS, NO REFUNDS. 3. W HAVE THE RIGHT TO END THIS AUCTION AT ANY TIME AND FOR ANY REASONS. 4. THIS VEHICLE WILL BE SOLD WITH A CLEAR SOUTH CAROLINA TITLE AND THE MILEAGE 'EXEMPT" DUE TO THE AGE OF THE CAR. 5. THE WINNING BIDDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING ALL APPLICABLE FEES AND TAXES DUE AT THE STATE OF THEIR RESIDENCE. 6. THE WINNING BIDDER MUST PAY $1,000.00 ( NON-REFUNDABLE) DEPOSIT BY PAYPAL WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE AUCTION END. THE REMAINING BALANCE IS DUE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE AUCTION END. 7. SHIPPING IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER. HOWEVER, WE WILL BE GLAD TO ASSIST OR ARRANGE FOR THE SHIPPING AS LONG AS WE ARE NOT HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR DELAYS CAUSED BY THE TRANSPORT COMPANY. WE WILL BE GLAD TO STORE THIS VEHICLE AT OUR INDOOR FACILITY FOR UP TO 60 DAYS AT NO CHARGE