1967 Austin Mini MK II Saloon

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The small, two-door, four-seat Mini was developed as the ADO15 and produced by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and its successors from 1959 until 2000. The compact car was offered in fastback, convertible, saloon, and estate versions over a single, four-decade generation.

The original Mini is considered an icon of 1960s British popular culture and was a widely acceptable choice for celebrities (the Beatles each had one) and average citizens alike. The Mini offered a space-saving transverse engine and front-wheel drive layout that allowed 80 percent of the car’s floorplan area to be used for passengers and luggage, and its four-cylinder engine provided just enough oomph to make the Mini an efficient transportation alternative to bigger, more luxurious automobiles.

Although the 1967 Austin Mini MK II Saloon on offer is essentially a project car, it isn’t missing any components and would be a great restoration candidate, even if limited to a mechanical restoration. It definitely attracts plenty of attention.

Highlights 

• Please note that this car is titled as a 1967 Austin Mini, however the VIN plate is from a 1967 Austin Estate (station wagon) 

• Research suggests this is a 1967 Austin Mini MK II Saloon (sedan) because it has: 

  • Sliding windows 

  • External hinges 

  • Six-sided grille 

  • Larger, rectangular taillights (approximately 3.25 inches x 7.625 inches) 

  • Horn push on end of the signal stalk 

• Finished in burgundy paint over gray cloth interior 

• Powered by either an 848cc or 998cc inline four-cylinder engine (engine plate is missing) 

• Four-speed manual transmission 

• The chassis number (AAW7L990555) decodes as: 

  • A – Austin 

  • A – 848cc four-cylinder engine 

  • W – Estate (“Dual-purpose” wagon) 

  • 7 – MK I 

  • L – Left-hand drive 

  • 990555 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• Front-wheel-drive, two-door saloon 

• Corbeau-style half-bucket seats 

• Two-spoke steering wheel with center crest badge 

• Dash instrumentation: 

  • 90 mph (150 km/h) speedometer/odometer 

  • Fuel level 

  • Water temperature 

  • Oil pressure 

• Slider windows 

• Map pockets in doors 

• Dome light 

• Rearview mirrors on both sides 

• 10-inch rims with G800+S 70 tires 

• Chrome trim along bottom of the car, front to back 

• British-style, yellow front plate (AIB 2929) 

• Locking boot 

• Wheelbase: 80.15 inches 

• Length: 120.25 inches 

• Width: 55.5 inches 

• Height: 53 inches 

• Top speed: 118 km/h (73 mph), as declared by factory 

• Curb weight: 1,398 pounds 

Known Imperfections 

• Car starts and runs but will need a brake master cylinder and clutch slave cylinder to drive and stop 

• Minor fluid leaks 

• Underside shows corrosion, and some filler is on body 

• Paint has scratches, nicks, and touch ups 

• Paint color is different from original 

• Interior shows wear  

• Tires are old 

• MINI windshield banner is torn 

Included 

• Spare wheel 

• Jack 

• Receipts 

• Various small spare parts 

• Austin Seven Driver's Handbook 

Ownership History

This 1967 Austin Mini MK II Saloon is offered from the collection of Robert W. “Kermit” Wilson, a remarkable group of motorcars associated with former race car driver Bob Wilson, a columnist for numerous automotive magazines and lifelong collector of British cars. The Austin was acquired by its current owner in the late 1970s, and it was recently brought back to running condition after being in prolonged climate-controlled storage. This vehicle is located in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Additional Notes

This vehicle is believed to be a 1967 Austin Mini MK II. It should be considered a project car and is being sold strictly as-is.