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Austin Mini Lakeland Coupe 1000 A (1978)
for sale

Price: US $3,950.00

Description:

For Sale: 1978 Austin Mini Lakeland Coupe with original 23, 585 miles, the last 1500 mile of which have been put on by the current owner (person who is selling the car) in the last 15 years of ownership. Car was imported to the USA in April of 2006 and has resided in covered secured storage here in Central Illinois since. It's a car you don't often see in the States - right hand drive, and is being sold as shown and as described with no known mechanical issues. Car has a clear Illinois title and it is being sold for a fair price with no reserve!* **
BODY: Car is white as shown, has original plates on it from England, plate OJY750S and this permanent plate number is also etched on the glass of the car as shown in photos. Body and paint are original and is in great shape except for the bottoms of both doors and along the seams in some parts on each side between the doors and the fenders/tops of fender (see pics). Front bottom of fenders needs some light attention as to paint, but again, minor. No structural issues at all, but these areas could be redone if desired, probably a door skin or partial panel would be best for the door part - minor repairs, but owner is moving on during his retirement years. Underside is in great shape with a solid floor pan, solid cowl, and a good trunk as shown. Really besides the repair where it is bubbling as shown, the car really only needs a good buffing to make it like new. Under-hood and trunk are both clean and solid as shown.* **
MECHANICAL: Car runs and drives fine and shifts fine with the automatic transmission. When it was imported, car was taken to a foreign car specialist in Orland Park, IL (near Chicago, IL) and gone over. Only repairs made at the time of import where a few parts in the steering/steering column to bring it up to spec., otherwise all was fine with the car. Since it was imported in 2006, car has received whatever it needed in maintenance and recently it was taken out of storage and checked over, minor tune up type repairs done along with a new battery. Car recently had a new radiator installed as shown. Car has the 998 cc 4 cylinder original motor with auto trans - runs strong. Prior to be imported by the current owner, car was with a lady in Tavistock, Devon since new and she also had it serviced at the original selling dealer: Central Garage Torbay, Brixham, Devon. With the cars as the original registration, service manual with stickers, and a later service guide purchased in the US. Car runs strong, doesn't smoke etc... and owners of the car do add lead to the fuel when filling up. Car should need no immediate repairs and it can be driven easily!* **
INTERIOR: Car has a brown interior, cloth, with some stripes as shown on the seats. Seats tilt with a release knob on the side - it is surprising how much room is in this car for good sized adults! Interior is pretty clean, is original and really only the door panels and dash need a slight detailing to refresh from current storage. No interior issues are needing attention. Dash is simple, instrument pod in middle as shown, is original miles, auto stick on the floor, and manual choke on the dash. Trunk is clean as shown, under-hood is also clean as shown with no issues.* **
TITLE: Clear Illinois title in current owner's name, will be signed off when sold.* **
PAYMENT: PayPal can be used to pay the $1000 deposit for the car within 3 days of the sale's end. Balance is due within two weeks after that - either by cash at pickup or by bank wire transfer (call for bank, account, and bank contact details) before coming. If fully paid for up front, car can stay here stored for up to 30 days at no charge, after 30 days, I will refund all money, except for the deposit, and relist the car. If deposit is made and full payment and pickup is not made in the two weeks after depositing, selling owner will keep the deposit and car will be relisted. We just want the car to go to a new owner that appreciates it in and one that can pick it up in a timely manner.* *
QUESTIONS: If questions, contact Dr. Brian using the email link above and to the right of this ad that mentions, ask seller a questions. Car is located 1.5 hours south of Chicago, Illinois (in zip code 60970) in Central Illinois and about 15-20 miles from West of the Illinois and Indiana state line. We are in a rural area, so easy to find and easy access. Car can easily be driven home or could be transported if desired, we are happy to work with a transporter that is lined up and paid for by the buyer. You also are welcome to inspect and drive the car in person prior to sale end or send someone to inspect/drive it prior to sale's end - give us notice and we will work with your schedule the best we can. Thanks for looking!* **

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