1976 Mini IMA Estate

[mario abreu]

Feel like sharing one of my other Minis.
It’s my 1976 IMA estate. Faithfull daily driver for the last 8 or 9 years.
Last year I decided it wouldn’t have do suffer any more winters though.


Portuguese built before the change to the single rear door they are know for.
Pictures arn’t great, but these days all you’ve got at hand is your phone....

[mario abreu]

Paint is faded, but it's all factory paint.

in September 2016 drove it to Goodwood Revival, along with a friend in a Mk1 Austin (with a 1275 in).
Beautifull drive. Drove solo for 1000kms a day. It's a great way of relaxing... for me at least.

It's running an A+ 998, standard 295 head, Cooper freeflow manifold, single HIF38, Titan 1.3 rockers and pulls it's 2.9 final drive wonderfully. Revs it heart out if needs be, and is good for a true, GPS, 100mph. Love it.

Smooth-a-ride suspension perfect for the job.

[mario abreu]

Got to see wonderfull cars, but ended up feeling frustrated because there was so much to see and not enough time, of course...
You could spend 3 days on the parking lot alone!

[mario abreu]

The drive back is even better! Feeling really happy, no matter what the weather.

[mario abreu]

Didn't have much time to think and it was time to go out again...
Jan 2017 was Monte Carlo Rally Historique.

This time around there were 6 Minis.

[mario abreu]

Although we were at the official Lisbon departure of the Monte Carlo Historique, we didn't take part in it.

[mario abreu]

Got to see Rauno going at it too.

And then head back...

[docka]

That’s a great estate, love the patina.

I like how it became a van with the BMC side screens.

[mario abreu]

I like how it became a van with the BMC side screens

They're only vynil stickers I had made up.
didn't take them off.

Some more photos from 2016.

[mario abreu]

love this one...

[nimbusprint]

great selection, thank you for sharing

Ian