1978 Austin Morris Classic Mini - RH Drive, A/C

Mini Cooper by Rover 1.3 liter (1275cc) fuel injected 4 cyl. Titled as 1978 historical vehicle yet assembled in the US in Feb. 1999, with shoulder belts and A/C blows cooled air, for export to Japan with right hand drive and everything metric including odometer currently at 134451km (83,543 miles). This Mini was built by Rover in the UK as the last production model of the true Mini. These end of production, Rover built Minis, retained the classic small packaging but are also upgraded with a 1275 CC inline 4 cylinder engine fed via fule injection and managed with electronic ignition. The engines performance is transferred via a 4 speed gear box and applied by front wheel drive technology. This little Mini has a huge fun factor as the unassisted steering is direct and full of feedback, while the wheel-at-each corner stance and firm suspension give it outstanding agility and handling; the familiar whine of the 4 speed gearbox and tuneful exhaust enhances the overall motoring experience. Built between 1998 and 2000, they encompass the same lovable character that made the original 1961 such a smashing hit. For this reason, these cars are collectible and are considered investments. In this case, size truly does not matter. Blue with white top. This is fun car to drive and always gets attention wherever it goes including people who hang out their car windows to moving pictures.

Service Record

104,155km 104155km – Changed oil & Filter, New Radiator, Replaced both thermostats, Flushed Coolant & filled with 3qts. Lubed, new air filter

106,772 4/22/09 – Lubed & New used tires Sumitomo HTR200’s 175/50R13 72H; H=130MPH MAX – Spare Tire is 12” diameter.

109,858 10/14/09 – Lubed, New Fuel Filter, New Distributor Rotor & Cover, New Plugs & Spark Wires

109,580 11/4/09 - EuroAutoWorks – Repair head gasket & replace right from boot; Adjust timing Replaced Coolant

113,448 9/15/10 – Rotate Tires, checked all brackes (lugs are 11/16”)

119,561 11/3/11 – Changed oil & filter

124,061 4/18/13 – changed oil & filter 5/11/13 – new ar filter, new A/C receiver dryer & freon, fixed rear fog light, new frond disc pads

126,998 11/14/14 – changed coolant (78,738 miles)

127,994 8/2/2015 – Oil Changed and oil filter (Oil Filter K&N SEN0014 / Oil – Valvoline VR1 SAE 20W-50 Racing Motor Oil). Pot-joint repair.

128,773 9/10/2015 – Replaced Verto Slave Clutch Cylinder, Master Clutch Cylinder, Clutch Hose, Copper Washer for Clutch Union, Banjo Bolt and Installed Seat Adjuster brackets.

129,885 4/10/2016 – Oil Change and oil filter

131,734 8/17/2016 – Oil Change and oil Filter. Drained Coolant and refilled.

133,205 5/22/2017 – Oil Change and oil Filter.