Mini Cooper 1300 pre Export 1972 for sale

Model Innocenti Mini Cooper 1300 pre Export Color Green body, beige interior with classic sporty finishes and details consistent with the period configuration, original gray carpet. Features Transverse front engine 4-cylinder inline 8 valves. Displacement cm3 1275, max power/speed about 63 HP at 5700 rpm, max torque/speed about 95 Nm at 3000 rpm. Bright and responsive engine that delivers its power through front-wheel drive accompanied by a rigorous 4-speed manual transmission. Front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Low weight and compact setup make this car extremely agile and fun to drive. Lively acceleration in relation to displacement and top speed in the order of 145 km/h. Year 1972 Conditions The Innocenti Mini Cooper 1300 pre Export is one of the most interesting and appreciated versions of the Mini production made in Lambrate under British Leyland license. It stands out for the 1275 cc engine, for the bright character of the mechanics, and for a construction that is still appreciated today by connoisseurs of the brand for personality, compactness, and driving pleasure. Specifically, we are talking about an example in excellent overall condition, well preserved and consistent with the original spirit of the car. The interiors are in good condition, with well-maintained seats, tidy panels, and an overall cared cockpit. The instrumentation fits perfectly into the classic context of the car, maintaining that simple, sporty, and immediate taste that has made these Minis so loved. The entire dashboard retains the essential charm of the versions of the time, with a layout focused on functionality and driving pleasure. Externally, the green body elegantly enhances the compact and unmistakable shapes of the Mini, highlighting the classic design of the body and the strong personality of the model. The overall result is harmonious, fresh, and very pleasant to the eye, with a presence that manages to combine sportiness and period taste. Details, proportions, and overall layout make this car immediately recognizable even to the less experienced. Mechanically, the car retains all the character that made the Cooper 1300 famous: ready engine, light at the front, quick shifts, and always direct and engaging driving. The 4-speed manual transmission helps maintain that authentic relationship between car and driver that is one of the most appreciated qualities of these vehicles. Thanks to the reduced weight and front-wheel drive, the Mini remains one of the most fun and communicative small sports cars to drive even today. The booklet, configuration, and overall layout make it a very interesting vehicle for those looking for a compact classic with character, easy to use, and capable of providing real emotions. An example like this, in such a pleasant green color and well presented overall, represents a particularly interesting proposal in the landscape of historic collectible and enthusiast-use Minis. Curiosity The pre Export version belongs to that very particular phase of Innocenti's history in which Italian Mini production was assuming an increasingly important role also in perspective of European markets. After the entry of British Leyland, the Lambrate plant was at the center of an important production development process, aimed at strengthening the presence of the Mini in MEC countries. This context makes the Innocenti Minis of those years particularly fascinating today, as they combine the original English project with an Italian production with its own characteristics and a strong historical identity.