Basic information and history

The Mini hardly needs a closer introduction among enthusiasts. Alec Issigonis's transverse engine with the gearbox in the oil sump, wheels pushed out to the corners, and rubber suspension made the design one of the most influential in automotive history. At the start of the 1970s, the model was going through an intense period, and 1970 is the year the Mini became a brand of its own within British Leyland instead of being sold under the Austin and Morris badges. The small A-series engine, the four-stroke that would live on for decades, had already proven to be almost endlessly developable, something the racing world made ample use of.

This example left the factory as a 1970 Austin Mini 1000 and has been sold in Sweden throughout its life. The car has had five owners in total. The odometer reading is 604 km and can be guaranteed, as it refers to the distance covered after the thorough restoration. The car is now exempt from inspection and was last inspected on 2020-10-28. The vehicle is free of loans and hire-purchase agreements, and deductible VAT does not apply.

Equipment and options

• 1275 block bored out to 1310 cc
• Balanced connecting rods and crankshaft, plus new pistons
• New valve lifters and valve guides, dual valve springs, and new Cooper S valves
• Kent camshaft with 286 degrees of duration
• New Weber 45 DCOE carburettor
• New fuel pump with Filter King pressure regulator
• New clutch, original gearbox retained
• Steel driveshafts
• Ventilated front disc brakes with four-piston callipers, aluminium rear brake drums
• Koni shock absorbers
• New rear subframe
• New starter motor and new water pump, rebuilt alternator
• New interior and new seats
• All chrome replaced with new parts

The car is thus not in original condition, but has been rebuilt in a direction that should appeal to those who appreciate a Mini with a clear performance focus. After passing inspection, the car was stripped down to a bare shell, carefully blasted, and rust-repaired. The interior, boot, and engine bay were then painted, and the car was rebuilt from the ground up without sparing any expense. After reassembly, it was professionally repainted. The engine has been built with a reinforced valve side, a sharper cam profile, and a Weber carburettor, while the brakes, damping, and drivetrain have been upgraded to a corresponding degree.

Condition

The paint, body, and glass are all described by the seller as being in excellent condition, which should be viewed in light of the fact that the body was blasted, rust-repaired, and repainted during the rebuild.

The interior is new and is described as excellent, as are the instrument panel and headliner. No warning lights are illuminated on the instrument panel, and all seatbelts function properly.

Tyres and wheels are also stated to be in excellent condition.

Mechanically, the engine, gearbox, and brakes are stated to be in excellent condition. According to the seller, the engine starts and runs flawlessly, the clutch works, and the gearbox shifts without any complaints. The car is drivable as it stands.

Service history

The vehicle is stated to be fully serviced, and the service history is supported by receipts and documentation. The car also comes with extensive photo documentation from the restoration work, making it possible to follow the process from bare shell to finished car. The seller emphasises that the documentation is complete, both in terms of photographs and receipts.

Summary

A 1970 Austin Mini, sold in Sweden throughout its life with five owners, which has undergone a thorough restoration along with a clear technical upgrade. With a 1310 cc block, Kent camshaft, Cooper S valves, Weber 45 DCOE, four-piston front callipers, and Koni dampers, this is a Mini built to be driven, while the original gearbox has been retained.

The odometer reading of 604 km refers to the distance covered after completion, and the seller sums up the car as a "new car" with a restored body. The car is exempt from inspection, drivable as it stands, and comes with receipts as well as complete photo documentation.