To check us out at our first mini show.....click here

To see us at Mini in the Park 2003...click here

Restoration photos here.

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 1971 Mini Cabriolet

Jan 2002, We bought this 1971 Austin Mini convertible conversion, and have enjoyed learning about Mini cars, culture and meeting many nice Mini people, (not that they are small) who are very friendly and love their cars.

We have had a lot of fun showing off our little car, but its due a little TLC, well a complete make over. 

Mini Clubs we belong too American Mini Enthusiasts, Norfolk Mini Owners Club and The Mini Register

Is this our first cool car?

A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away...

 I was a big MOPAR fan owning a low mileage 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A.  What is a Challenger T/A, Click Here  If you want to read the story about my old Challenger T/A go here.  I hated letting that one go, but you never know when one might pop up in my garage again.....POP!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
FACTS 'n' FIGURES AND NUTS 'n' BOLTS
BODY:  1971 saloon convertible conversion, totally restored, Chrome Cooper grille, mirrors, washer jets, wiper arms, Aston flip fuel cap and door handles. Fiberglass arches with complete re-spray in Knight Fire Red with Union Jack boot lid....See the before and after boot lid pictures here. 

 
ENGINE:  MG 1275cc 65 base horse power A-series engine, stage one tuning kit, SU 1.24 carb with free flow "MANIFLOW" header feeding a twin boxsta stainless exhaust.

 
Transmission:  Front wheel drive, standard MG four speed manual transmission.

 
Suspension:  Standard ride height Mini suspension with Gas Spadx adjustable shocks around all four corners.

 
Brakes:  Metro front disc brake conversion with single piston calibers, Standard rear drum set up.

 
Wheels and Tires:  12 x 6  Minilite alloy wheels with Bridgestone 175/60 x 12 inch tires.

 
Interior:  New Cooper black leather interior, 3 spoke leather-rimmed steering wheel, 3 clock burr walnut dash, white dial face set, future plans call for matching burr walnut console and chrome fittings. 

 
ICE:  JVC KD-SC900R CD/MP3/AM/FM stereo head, with JVC  4 inch two-way  speakers in dash and CS-XV6930 6 x 9 speakers under rear seat.

 
 

 

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