1972 Classic Austin Mini w/ Honda VTEC engine conversion, a JDM B16B-Type R model — that puts out 181hp at 7500 rpm and 127 ft lb of torque! (about triple the horsepower of its original engine!)
The manual transmission is a 5-speed model, with a limited-slip differential (LSD) and carbon synchros. The conversion was done three years ago, and it’s been a daily driver since completion.
Right-hand-drive (RHD) steering. Honda steering column and Honda wiring from front to rear.
Coilover suspension in front, standard cone suspension in the rear. Front disc brakes. Has 13″ Yokohama tires in decent shape, with about 40% tread remaining. Has 13″ Supertrax alloy wheels, along with small black wheel arches to help hide the wider stance.
Interior wood dash, wood steering wheel and custom front bucket seats. Extensive soundproofing inside cabin. Three-point seatbelts front and rear. Extra ventilation is provided via dash vents and pop-out side rear windows. (The doors have rollup windows, versus the quirky sliding windows of the 1960’s Minis.)
This Mini was originally built in Australia, then sent to New Zealand, where classic Minis typically don’t have the rust and rot of the UK imports. It has its original New Zealand license plate.
The original green paint is faded, and it has a vinyl top that’s lifting on the edges. Dings and dents here and there, Rust-free chassis and no evidence of previous body damage or rust repairs.
Runs well and drives well just need smaller details (interior/exterior) dialed in for the perfect resto-modded Mini.
California title and currently Non-OP
