So my friend was finally able to convince the previous owner that he's in a better position and capable of bringing back the classic 1972 Mini (Mark III) on the road, and he reluctantly let him buy it off him. He promised him the car will move in 3 months max.

The project was kick-started immediately after towing the old lady back home. The first goal was to crank the engine on, and then decide whether to rebuild the engine or get another one. All surrounding accessories to the engine were missing so a "PARTS HUNT" was activated; electrical coil, wiring, CDI, carbs, radiator, generator, belts, rings, water/fuel pumps, Kickstarter, brakes master, clutch parts, were all sourced and adapted. After opening up the engine, we decided it will still serve, and that proved correct after starting it.

Then came other works: suspension, brakes, gears, wheels, steering, etc. And finally the car started moving, hurray. Eventually body work, panel beating, locks, interior, dashboard, seat, doors, boot, bonnet, were done and we kept on untill reaching the current status as seen in attached pictures.

All in all, the project was challenging and exciting, and the turnout is very satisfying. He's been using the car to work and back, and around town for over 3 months now. She runs perfectly!

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Nice one

Kindly take a picture of the interior.
Can we also know how much the car was purchased from the owner and the total amount spent on assesories/parts

Finally she's home

I like this. There are some guys in Abuja now doing wonders with cars.

Pim)p My Ride Naija Version.

Aidejay:
I like this. There are some guys in Abuja now doing wonders with cars.

Pim)p My Ride Naija Version.

Khaz Customs?

Kingdemu:
So my friend was finally able to convince the previous owner that he's in a better position and capable of bringing back the classic 1972 Mini (Mark III) on the road, and he reluctantly let him buy it off him. He promised him the car will move in 3 months max.

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Shout out to Gazzuz Kingreign Diportivo Nurey Bigkendo Marpol Autologic Valarinz Heavenly Bang

I'm sure that friend is MMG. Chemical Machine .

Another #smallnyash thread.

This is nice. More interior pictures please.

9ice 1

More than beautiful

There's something that discourages me about car restorations in Nigeria: The interior.

Isn't it possible to source the stock seats and door cards? I dislike these red diamond stitch leather works our guys do. It's like they all source materials and design from the same place.

Flip side: this Mini will look really cool with some coilovers, offset alloy wheels and badass fat tyres.

Looks cool...

Even though only God knows how much rust and rot is hidden under the new paint, considering that the vehicle has been exposed to the elements for God knows how long

In any case, it's OP's friends money..It's up to him if he chooses to invest his funds in a rust-can

In.summary...nice paint Job...that's the only good thing about this vehicle..in my opinion

Let's just hope that the chassis and suspension isn't so badly rusted that it will disintegrate in motion one day

Nice one investor.

buygala:
Looks cool...

Even though only God knows how much rust and rot is hidden under the new paint, considering that the vehicle has been exposed to the elements for God knows how long

In any case, it's OP's friends money..It's up to him if he chooses to invest his funds in a rust-can

In.summary...nice paint Job...that's the only good thing about this vehicle..in my opinion

Let's just hope that the chassis and suspension isn't so badly rusted that it will disintegrate in motion one day

I knew you must come in with your usual nansense. Your cousin, Cokahot the illetrate must have missed this.

Amazing transformation is wayyy too much now.... was expecting to see a whole lot more. Fair job on the roadside restoration .... challenging no doubt. How much did it cost?

Mr Bean would love this mini .........

Lexusgs430:
Mr Bean would love this mini .........

Exactly same year and color with his

This is quite impressive