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Hi all

Not yet an S owner but working on it. Looking at a Aussie spec Mk1 cooper s at the moment. Car has a very good body and is complete with matching numbers. Car was subject to a full rebuild about 3 years back including NEW hydrolastic suspension and bare metal resto. period dash and steering wheels present and steel wheels and hubcaps. However the current owner has taken the cylinder head off to use on his historic race car. So I would need to find another to put back on the car.

My question is How hard is it to get a 1275 head that is in keeping with the cars originality and will it have a big effect on the Value of the car? or wont it really matter? The car is also supplied with the manifold and a pair of 1'1/4" su's. I believe the car had 1'1/2 Su's before and again not sure what it should have and If it matters?

Any feed back would be appreciated as im a Noob to minis.
Cheers
Brad

Hi & welcome Brad


that sounds like one nice car

if you get a correct type of head, I dont think the value will be affected, as it dont have a serial no.



Jens Christian

Hi Brad and welcome, are you in Aus, or just have an Aus spec. car?

I don't think the head swap would be a big deal, at least its one more car back on the road, you can always look for an AEG163 later!

Ausmini can be a good source of info. some petty stuff on there, but cut through that and there are really knowledgable guys there.

http://www.ausmini.com/forums/index.php

Good luck with the car, tell us more!

Hi guys
Yes I live in western Australia. Thank you for the prompt reply's.
I will let you know how I go with the car and try to get some pics up ASAP
Cheers
Brad
PS thanks for not mentioning the Olympics!