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Posted 18 October 2012 - 10:40 PM

It is with much regret that I have to sell my 1983 Mini Sprite, this Mini has had a fair amount of money spent on it. But selling it for something a little more modern. This car has been in the Family most of its 29 year life.

This is a rare limited edition sprite and not many are around!

Spec:
55,500 Miles (will be slightly more as car is in daily use)
998cc
12g295 head (restored and fitted 8000 miles ago)
Single HS4 Carb with K&N filter
Stage 1 Kit
3 into 1 Manifold
Alloy inlet manifold
Recent battery
Maniflow Single Box Centre Exhaust (fitted early 2012)
Performance Coil
12" Disc brakes at the front (fitted around 8000 miles ago)
Minifins at the rear with new shoes
Poly top engine steady
New bottom engine steady
Winter thermostat currently fitted.
New Handbrake Cable
Reconditioned starter motor
Halogen headlamps to replace sealed beams
It sits on 12" Revo lights which aren't in perfect condition.
Hi lows at rear
A539 tyres fitted about 8000 miles ago, plenty of tread.
Seat extenders fitted
Steering Wheel adjustment bracket fitted
Recently had new water pump fitted
The car is mostly waxoyled underneath.
Has a discarnect immobiliser fitted to battery.
Yearly Oil change with the best 20w 50 Valvoline Racing Oil.
All carpet is out of the car to preserve floor as like most Mini's there are slight leaks. Fits nicely and in great condition.
Rolling Road tuned at Southam January 2011.


MOT October 2013
Tax March 2013


The car is in great shape for its age, minor rust bubbles in places and slight rust in areas but nothing major. The odd stone chip and scratch. The car recently passed MOT. I have reciepts to show all the work I have had done and some from previous work/items. The car in the 2 years I have had it running has had a yearly oil change. The car goes very well with the 12g295 head on.
I am after £3,250 ONO because this is a strong little car and a great runner. Serious offers considered.

*UPDATE*

Photos as of 27/10/2012

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Edited by thebullet, 01 November 2012 - 03:06 PM.


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Posted 20 October 2012 - 06:56 PM

Where are you located?

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Posted 20 October 2012 - 07:19 PM

Leamington spa!

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Posted 22 October 2012 - 01:14 PM

I am planning on getting some up to date photos of this as soon as the weather gets better.

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Posted 23 October 2012 - 09:09 PM

Bump! Someone make me an offer?

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Posted 24 October 2012 - 11:02 AM

2012 photo added! taken August this year!

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Posted 24 October 2012 - 09:28 PM

Price drop £3250

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Posted 25 October 2012 - 05:27 PM

Bump

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Posted 27 October 2012 - 12:45 PM

Update!

Up to date photos taken today!

BUMP!

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Posted 27 October 2012 - 12:55 PM

Such a beautiful mini. Well priced too.

Good luck with the sale

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Posted 27 October 2012 - 01:00 PM

Many thanks! I really do look after it :)

I will miss her!

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Posted 27 October 2012 - 01:00 PM

Limited Edition?

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Posted 27 October 2012 - 01:06 PM

Well... the mini sprite '83 was a Limited edition Mini.

It is on this Wiki list.

http://en.wikipedia....imited_editions

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Posted 29 October 2012 - 10:59 AM

Surely someone is interested?

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Posted 29 October 2012 - 11:12 AM

Off-topic: How loud is the single box centre exit? Thanks!




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