1962 Morris Mini Traveler on 2040-cars
Delaware, Ohio, United States
Engine:1275
Body Type:Wagon
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Exterior Color: Almond Green with White Top
Model: Countryman
Interior Color: Green
Year: 1962
Number of Cylinders: 4
Trim: 2 Door Wagon
Drive Type: Front wheel Drive
Warranty: None - As Is
Mileage: 80,640
Sub Model: Traveler
I've owned this Mini for about 20 years, but it has had little use in the last 5, which is the reason for selling. I had the car repainted a little over 6 years and the paint in general is still pretty good. I have included photos of a small dent in the left rear just below the tail light assembly. The drivers side door has also sagged a bit, which is common for these early cars. Subsequently the door opening has three places where the paint has chipped, also shown in the photos. There is a scratch in the bonnet where the windshield wiper blade went amiss, also in the photos. The interior was fitted with new carpet and the rear seat was recovered. The two front seats were not recovered as we were looking for some different seats but that never happened. The engine is a 1275 Cooper S, runs fine and has plenty of power, but could use a tune up since it has sat unused for so long. Front brakes have also been changed to Cooper S disc brakes. Wheels are Minilite replicas with Yokohama A008 tires, all in good shape. At the time of the repaint, all suspension parts were gone through, including new shocks all around.Fuel gauge doesn't work which may be either the sending unit or electrical. Everything else functions, turn signals, horn etc. I'm selling as is, with no warranty, shipping or pickup is at buyers expense.
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