1971 mk1 replica sleeper with 180bhp

[gazwad]

Well it's not a real mk1 but it's about as close as I could get to one - on the outside at least!
It's a 1971 mk3 that had a lot of mods including mk1 door hinges and handles (modified to work with mk3 latches), doors re-shaped, mk1 rear lights, mk1 front end (grill etc), cooper s genuine steel wheels and mk1 dash bits etc. I love the look of the basic mk1 850's so that's what I was aiming for.
The other main modification is the installation of a 180bhp 1.8 lotus elise (k series) vvc engine and 5 speed box with torsen diff!
hope you like it:
IMG_0182_zpsjyturkcr by garrywadey, on Flickr
IMG_0269_zpsnw6upwbe by garrywadey, on Flickr
IMG_0366_zpspsxkkrze by garrywadey, on Flickr
IMAG0106_zpszgw7r2id by garrywadey, on Flickr
IMAG0011_zpsllt2jmwu by garrywadey, on Flickr
IMAG0013_zpssshubs82 by garrywadey, on Flickr
the front end is removable but all fixings are hidden so it's almost impossible to tell

[rich@minispares.com]

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WTF!!!!!!


that's ace, you would never know


what a sleeper!

[swifty]

I think that's great ..... I'm going to be building a v tech honda in a mk 1 in the next year or two ..... FOR ME. .......ken

[Tupers]

That's bonkers and I love it!

[mk1]

What a brilliant creation!

A great MK1 conversion on the outside & a FRICKEN crazy lump under the bonnet. YES, I am certainly impressed with your work.

M

[minitravellerman]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blyton 2016 I hope

[anis]

Beautiful. I love it!

[tjw89]

Looking great Gaz, can't wait for when you take me out in it! See what it's like on the 10" wheels now. Definitely needs to be at Blyton 2016!

[gazwad]

cheers guys, yeah I think Blyton needs to be done next year

[mk1coopers]

I bet that's FUN !

[Frogeye61]

Spectacular job with that one.
Good engine to use.
I really don't see how you did the removable front, therefore excellent design.
I am sure you can get a "Land Rover" center cover for the engine instead of that weird Lotus one.

Ok, what did you do with the stupid Rover K series thermostat?

[InimiaD]

Cracking little car and as Rich says, the perfect sleeper.

[Andrew1967]

I am not a fan of modified non A-series engined Minis, but that car is absolutely superb and I can only congratulate you on your achievement.

[Craig]

Absolutely love it !!!!!!
What a fantastic job you have done

Craig

[java gt]

As a veteran of 2 16v conversions I have only be astounded by the level of workmanship that has gone into this,it is truly a credit to you and the removable front is out of this world.

[IAIN]

I bet that's FUN !

Yeh on 10's in the wet.

Impressive.

[Oldskoolbaby]

Ahh Bob at The Mini Hospital was talking to me about this over a cuppa. He said it was seriously impressive and a credit to you.........well he's not wrong. That has to be the best sleeper to date! And so well finished too!

[970s]

Ace job!
All Bristish parts you use, including the Lotus modern engine!
Hood design makes maintenance a pleasure!
Well done!


Al

[Old English White]

Fantastic! That must be GREAT fun

[rolesyboy]

C'mon Ken. You ain't gonna let him beat you are you...lol
I think the bar has been raised when it comes to Mini conversions. That is a supremely well executed conversion.