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 Selling my 1978 Mini Cooper SS v8 (400+ Hp)

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 Posted: Jan 27, 2017 05:20AM
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Originally Posted by kolsen
I was looking for some ideas to make my Mini unique but as much as I like Chevy's this one is over my limit.  Best of luck in your sale.  Got to be an awesome drag strip car!!!!!!
Now, if he'd said it had a Porsche engine.....
Well, the main reason I'm selling is to make room and free up some $$ for my new mini project. I haven't settled on the drivetrain yet......Porsche engine hmmmm..............

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Originally Posted by kolsen
I was looking for some ideas to make my Mini unique but as much as I like Chevy's this one is over my limit.  Best of luck in your sale.  Got to be an awesome drag strip car!!!!!!
Now, if he'd said it had a Porsche engine.....

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"Hang on a minute lads....I've got a great idea."

 Posted: Jan 22, 2017 10:11AM
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Hi Al,
to pay some one to build this mini (with all the custom work and time invested) would easily cost more than double what I'm asking for this mini.

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Tamer:

What do you think the full re build cost would be for a copy like this using ne w parts and shop labour rates?

Big AL

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I was looking for some ideas to make my Mini unique but as much as I like Chevy's this one is over my limit.  Best of luck in your sale.  Got to be an awesome drag strip car!!!!!!

 Posted: Jan 22, 2017 06:50AM
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Can you say, a Paul Plunket creation

Good luck on the sale

Big AL

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Niagara Ontario Canada

 Posted: Jan 21, 2017 06:55PM
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Very reluctant sale of my 1978 Mini Cooper:

This is a road legal beast of a car!
Mid-engine RWD. 350 cubic inch Chevy v8

Link to ad in "for sale" section below
https://www.minimania.com/cars4sale/14173/1978_Morris_Custom_Sedan_1380cc

check out the official website for updates!!!!!  //www.minimeetnorth.com