1972 Mini Cooper Vtech Engine on 2040-cars
Friendsville, Tennessee, United States
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This is a VTEC conversion I had built. I wanted to be able to surprise some people on The Dragon (near my home). And I wanted to build a classic Mini that I could drive on the interstate in comfort. I installed A/C and Cruise control. This is a drivers car, not perfect, presentable enough to go to cruise in's. I Have taken it to many Mini meets, and shows. I started with a rust free 1972 Mini imported from Australia. For those not in the know, these cars had exterior hinged doors, roll up windows, and vent windows (very rare in a Mini). I wanted to keep the car RIGHT HAND STEERING, so I purchased the MTK package. The items from Minitec include- wide wheel fender flairs, A/C, front and rear braided brake hoses, aluminum engine mounts, super brakes, MK1 mounting kit, MTK Package, K wiring harness, Flip front end kit, racing petal kit, rear coil over sub frame kit. This was a cost of $10,874. Other items purchased were- Honda K20 2A engine (used with less than 40K miles) and 6 speed transmission w/ limited slip, Cost of $3500. Wheels and tires, cost $1000. Dakota Digital dash and cruise control, cost $700. K Pro programmable ECU, cost $1200. Donor car, cost $6000 . Paint, cost $3000. Seats from a Honda Prelude, cost $300. I have spent more than $26,174 in parts for this car. I have driven this car for 4 years. It has traveled 5400 miles since it was put together. The unfinished parts are The underside of the front end and the boot have Not been painted. The back seat is still original. There has been No stereo installed, there are speakers in the back. I have Not built a console around the shifter. This car is a driver, if the winning bidder wants to fly to the Knoxville, TN. airport I will meet them to drive it home. Shipping is the responsibility of the winning bidder. I will assist with loading. There is no warranty implied or given. $500 non-refundable deposit by paypal within 48 hours. With remainder by bank transfer or cash, cleared before the car will be released. My reserve is less than half what I've put into it in parts. Call 865-310-9584 during normal hours Eastern Time if you have questions. |
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