This is a very intriguing and unusual Austin Mini. We don’t recall ever seeing this engine swap before, but something about it just seems right. And with almost 400 watchers on the eBay listing, we are not on our own.
This restored Mini has been entirely rebuilt and restored in 2023
Maybe it’s the price that is also drawing lots of attention, up for £7k or best offer. Here’s the listing excerpt, take a closer look and judge for yourself;
“his car was entirely rebuilt and restored in 2023 with the addition of a Peugeot 106 GTi engine and full fibreglass front end. The body, drivetrain and interior have been meticulously restored or upgraded, resulting in an extremely capable and presentable vehicle.
Features:
Resprayed in BS Pale Roundel Blue with
Peugeot 106 GTi engine (TU5J4, 120 BHP)
Full stainless steel exhaust with DTM muffler
Rare 13″ Supertrax wheels with Nankang tyres.
Rust free shell which has also been deseamed to prevent future rust issues
Fibreglass clubman front end (ABS Motorsport)
LED Headlights
New carpets, insulation and dashboard
Carbon Fibre door cards with aluminium handles
6-point roll cage with removable side bars
Corbeau bucket seats with 4-point harnesses …..” READ MORE …
