1964 Austin Mini 850, carefully restored with cooper s wheels

ninja_alex · 21-08-2008, 07:15

Up for sale is a rare 1964 Austin Mini. These mini's are getting very difficult to find, especially in this condition. The car has been fully restored to its original condition, has new subframes, all new brakes, new bushes etc BUT all are original spec not later mini parts. The underside of the car has been finished in black stoneguard and the car has a new exhaust.

Running Gear:The engine is the original 850cc engine and is standard except for the dynamo being changed for an alternator. A new starter has been fitted. The car has a new 4 speed gold seal gearbox and still has the original 'Magic Wand' gearshift. The car has the original drum brakes all round and has the proper single leading shoes fitted to the front. The cas is fitted with the better dry suspension setup.

Exterior/Styling: Fully Reconditioned original shell, new panels where necessary. Panels spot welded back to original specification. Finished in red with a black roof. Additional period group 2 arches have been fitted and finished in black to compliment the roof.
The car has also recently been fitted with a new dry suspension. A set of 5 Refurbished Cooper S reverse rims and tyres have been fitted, finished in period Old English White. The car has all the original over riders fitted on the bumpers. Sliding front windows and opening rear quarters.

Interior/Comfort: The interior is completely standard, no additional clocks or dials. Original floor start and dip switch. Fitted with the early magic wand style gear shift. The car has just had a new black Newton Commercial Mk1 mini carpet set fitted with all sound insulation etc. The original red seats have been retained and are not ripped or saggy. A new boot carpet is also fitted and the car has a new matching tool roll.

Other Features: 12 Months MOT, Tax exempt.

As you can see, this car has been restored to the highest standard. It has only been used for local car shows and so has done very few miles since finished. Unfortunately the car has a scratch on the drivers door, but it will not show in a photo very well. Other than this, you will struggle to find another Mini in this condition.

See:Mini : 1964 Austin Mini Mk1 Restored with Cooper S Wheels for more photos.

Best offer around £3500 secures, as space required
Thanks

Alex

Captain Sisko · 21-08-2008, 16:50

Bloody gorgeous car!!!!

Hide it before it tempts me!!!

Taxi 219 · 21-08-2008, 18:14

Ahh simplicity

what a cracking motor.

vRSLen · 21-08-2008, 18:34

Could do with a BDA engine, but other than that it looks spot on

spinndrift · 21-08-2008, 19:00

Is it wrong to have a hard on looking at that?

vRSLen · 21-08-2008, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by spinndrift

is it wrong to have a hard on looking at that?

no!

OctaviaBuzz · 21-08-2008, 20:56

I cant help but wonder whats coming if the elise has gone, and this is going. Must be good!

ninja_alex · 21-08-2008, 21:12

Got too many cars already, fabia vrs, dax V8 cobra, race elise, another fabia vrs and a fabia estate to make a good vrs estate. Just not enough room!!

cjb · 21-08-2008, 21:27

That is lovely.

Taxi 219 · 22-08-2008, 03:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninja_alex

Got too many cars already, fabia vrs, dax V8 cobra, race elise, another fabia vrs and a fabia estate to make a good vrs estate. Just not enough room!!

bobob · 29-08-2008, 23:28

It looks mint, I had a B and a C reg, fun at the time but I could never go back to one of these relics of the past

That's why i drive a modern Felicia lol

swedishskoda · 30-08-2008, 11:52

I only wish I could spare the money, then I would book the ferry tickets on the spot (and asking for SWMBO's permission afterwards). But alas... sure it'll find a good home, though

sharkrider · 30-08-2008, 17:16

lovely car... what does "dry suspension" mean?

vernongah · 05-09-2008, 13:17

Hi Is she still for sale?
Cheers Guy

Interphase · 07-09-2008, 00:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharkrider

lovely car... what does "dry suspension" mean?

Dry suspension is basically a lump of rubber working with a normal shock, rather than the hydrolastic setup that came around a bit later. Very straightforward, and without the risk of leaks.

Gorgeous little motor there, btw - hope it gets a worthy owner

21-08-2008, 16:50	#2
Captain Sisko Friskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Deep Space 9 Posts: 2,454 Members Car: Dainty Little skoda Felicia 1.6 Thanks: 44 Thanked 134 Times in 131 Posts	Re: 1964 Austin Mini 850, carefully restored with cooper s wheels Bloody gorgeous car!!!! Hide it before it tempts me!!! __________________ 98 Felicia 1.6 GLXI 112000 miles now with a borked head gasket Clickable for "boring" info

21-08-2008, 18:14	#3
Taxi 219 Not anymore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 2,245 Members Car: Octavia TDi 2006 Thanks: 107 Thanked 111 Times in 108 Posts	Re: 1964 Austin Mini 850, carefully restored with cooper s wheels Ahh simplicity what a cracking motor. __________________ Car now: 56 Octavia MK2 1.9TDi Ambiente-Debadged-Metallic Flamenco Red DMF Reqiured soon Previous: 06 Octavia Mk1 1.9TDi Classic with + pack-Diamond Silver Sadly missed: 97 Nissan Primera 2.0TDi SLX- Red Paul I only live for GTA IV

21-08-2008, 18:34	#4
vRSLen King Rat Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,449 Members Car: MK11 Octavia vRS Thanks: 169 Thanked 200 Times in 145 Posts	Re: 1964 Austin Mini 850, carefully restored with cooper s wheels Could do with a BDA engine, but other than that it looks spot on __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

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spinndrift Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Woking/Bolton Le Sands Posts: 6,642 Members Car: Roomster Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: 1964 Austin Mini 850, carefully restored with cooper s wheels Is it wrong to have a hard on looking at that? __________________ Rev. Andy The Rallying Reverend www.miniroadrunnerrallying.co.uk Engine data aquisition is fun

21-08-2008, 20:56	#7
OctaviaBuzz Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 Members Car: 02 Octavia 1.9 SDI Classic Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: 1964 Austin Mini 850, carefully restored with cooper s wheels I cant help but wonder whats coming if the elise has gone, and this is going. Must be good! __________________ OctaviaBuzz - '02 Octavia 1.9SDi Current Status: 83k miles, currently averaging 51.5mpg

21-08-2008, 21:12	#8
ninja_alex Old Skool Fan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bucks Posts: 529 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: 1964 Austin Mini 850, carefully restored with cooper s wheels Got too many cars already, fabia vrs, dax V8 cobra, race elise, another fabia vrs and a fabia estate to make a good vrs estate. Just not enough room!!

21-08-2008, 21:27	#9
cjb Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Walsall Posts: 1,770 Members Car: Leon TDI DSG or Lupo 16v Sport Thanks: 110 Thanked 114 Times in 110 Posts	Re: 1964 Austin Mini 850, carefully restored with cooper s wheels That is lovely. __________________ -- Chris ---------------------------------------------------- The Devil may care, but I don't mind.

29-08-2008, 23:28	#11
bobob Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 596 Members Car: Skoda Felicia 1.3 MPI 1998 Thanks: 15 Thanked 61 Times in 59 Posts	Re: 1964 Austin Mini 850, carefully restored with cooper s wheels It looks mint, I had a B and a C reg, fun at the time but I could never go back to one of these relics of the past That's why i drive a modern Felicia lol

30-08-2008, 11:52	#12
swedishskoda Briskadoodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,092 Members Car: Felly Estate 1.6 LXi 1998 Thanks: 50 Thanked 165 Times in 151 Posts	Re: 1964 Austin Mini 850, carefully restored with cooper s wheels I only wish I could spare the money, then I would book the ferry tickets on the spot (and asking for SWMBO's permission afterwards). But alas... sure it'll find a good home, though __________________ It's feral ! It's fervid! It's a Felicia!

30-08-2008, 17:16	#13
sharkrider rider of sharks Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,887 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 245 Thanked 107 Times in 95 Posts	Re: 1964 Austin Mini 850, carefully restored with cooper s wheels lovely car... what does "dry suspension" mean? __________________ Fiat Grande Punto Sporting (158 bhp 314 lbs/ft) in Red.... Furby vRS , black magic,passenger airbag de-activation switch, (now gone, but not forgotten!)

05-09-2008, 13:17	#14
vernongah Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1 Members Car: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1964 Austin Mini 850, carefully restored with cooper s wheels Hi Is she still for sale? Cheers Guy

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