The plan is to restore her back to how she was when she left the factory, from the original colour all the way down to the tyres she would have had on when she was new. The engine was rebuilt back in the late 80s early 90s apparently and has only done 3,000 miles since the rebuild, however, the engine along with gearbox and all the ancillaries will be coming out during the winter months for inspection and any remedial work required will be done.
Even though she has been off the road for some years she still sits perfectly, and the panel gaps are spot on.
As you can see both inner and outer valances will need replacing, as well as a little bit of work which needs to be done to the tailgate
The interior is like new with no rips or marks, although there are a few cigarette burns in the centre console but that can easily be replaced. I am debating to recondition the interior myself, or to send it away for an upholsterer to do - how easy it is?
Note the original steering wheel which will be staying.
The engine bay, believe it or not, isn't as bad as it looks. Just some surface rust and grease.
I can see why some may have fitted aftermarket steering wheels though, because that one looks exactly like the type you'd see as standard fit in a late '70s mini though I suspect the Jensen one is probably more expensive and softer to the touch.
