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looking for a classic mini cooper 2 door.

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XTZTwinTurbo:
I would like a mini cooper classic anywhere from 1960 - 1979 for under $5000

MYD WGN:
Look on www.autotempest.com  Saw a few on there

XTZTwinTurbo:
I found one for under $5k but I need to know what I should look for when I go to look at it this weekend.

Here is the info

1975 Mini 1000
It has just over 70k miles on it

stock 998cc engine from 1978
4 speed manual transmission with  Hitachi carburetor
duplex timing chain
roller rockers & mechanical fuel pump
2 engine braces (upper & lower)
Kevlar reinforced radiator hoses & extended magnetic drain plug.
Brakes: 1inch extended drums all 4, just been re-shoed & turned
Floorpan has just been entirely replaced and undercoated

Owner had a professional inspection done, and can supply full document history for work done

I want this car so bad, but money is going to be so tight right now.
Loan me a couple grand??   :)  just kidding

CincyCooperS:
i was window shopping these earlier this year and saw that rust was one of the big items and also mods, since the parts arent readily availible at the local pep boys.  if you google 'buyers guide for classic mini cooper' there are quite a few hits for differant sites.

the most detailed one i found was:

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/classic-mini-talk/111423-minifinity-ultimate-buyers-guide-print-out-if-inspecting-a-possible-purchase.html

Good Luck!

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