1965 AUSTIN MINI MOKE, AMAZING RESTORATION, RUST-FREE, RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT

Make: Austin
Type: Convertible
Year: 1965
Mileage: 4,257
VIN: A-ABA 673724
Color: White
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Interior color: Blue
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Marietta, Georgia, United States
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Description of 1965 Austin

YAZTEC AUTOMOTIVE INC. IS PROUD TO OFFER THIS RARE AND RUST-FREE 1965 MINI MOKE FOR SALE. A SIMILAR MINI MOKE WAS DRIVEN BY JAMES BOND IN THE MOVIE "LIVE AND LET DIE" IN 1973. IN FACT WE INCLUDE A MODEL OF THE MOKE AND AN ORIGINAL ISSUE OF THE JAMES BOND CAR COLLECTION MAGAZINE DESCRIBING THEMOKE IN DETAILS IN THE TRANSACTION.

WE WERE TOLD THAT THE CAR WAS IMPORTED FROM NEW ZEALAND A FEW YEARS AGO. SEE THE ORIGINAL STICKERS ON THE WINDSHIELD. THIS CAR WENT THROUGH A BEAUTIFULCOSMETIC RESTORATIONABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. THE RESTORATION INCLUDED NEW PAINT INTERIOR TWO CONVERTIBLE TOPS WHEELS TIRES AND SOME MISC. MECHANICAL WORK. IT RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT.

CHASSIS No. : A-AB1 673724

COMMISSIONNo. : 15B 000714 L

ENGINE No. : 8AC-U-H654

PLEASE READ THE DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND VIEW THE 80 HIGH QUALITY PHOTOS PRIOR TO BIDDING. WE DID NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A LIFT. THEREFORE NO UNDER-CARRIAGE PHOTOS. PLEASE DON'T ASK ABOUT THEM. WE ASSURE YOU THAT THIS CAR IS FREE OF RUST. PLEASE VIEW OUR (642) 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACKS AND BID WITH CONFIDENCE. WE HAVE EARNED EACH FEEDBACK BY PROVIDING AN HONEST AND DETAILED DESCRIPTION FOR EACH LISTING AND CONDUCTING PROPER BUSINESS ON EBAY FOR THE LAST 14 YEARS.

HERE IS THE DESCRIPTION:

EXTERIOR:

THE BODY FLOOR PANS INNER FENDERS ETC. ARE RUST-FREE. THE FLOORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SOMETIMES IN THE PAST. THE FLOORS WERE RHINO-COATED FOR DURABILITY AND SOUND DEADNING PRIOR TO PAINTING. THE PAINT IS GLOSSY HAS A DEEP FINISH WITH SOME MINOR FLAWS THAT ARE HARDLY NOTICEABLE. THE WINDSHIELD AND LIGHT LENSES ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE 10" MINIATOR ALUMINUM WHEELS AND FALKEN 165/70R10 TIRES ARE LIKE NEW. THE CARCOMES WITHTWO BRAND NEW CONVERTIBLE TOPS. THE STRIPPED (BLUE/WHITE) TOP IS MADE OUT OF HEAVY AND REINFORCED VINYL SIMILAR TO THE MATERIAL USED IN LARGE AWANINGS. THE SOLID (BLUE) IS MADE OUT OF HEAVY MARINE CANVAS THAT MATCHES WITH THE INTERIOR. THESE TOPS CAN BE SWITCHED IN A MATTER OF A FEW MINUTES.

INTERIOR:

THE NEW SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OUT OF HEAVY MARINE CANVAS THAT MATCHES THE TOPS. THE REMOVEABLE (NOT GLUED DOWN) CUSTOM CARPETS ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE SEAT FRAMES WERE PAINTED INDIVIDUALLY OFF THE CAR. THEY WERE MOUNTED TO THE FLOORS USING NEW RUBBER BUSHINGS AND NEW BOLTS. THE CAR COMES WITHA CUSTOM MAHOGANY STEERING WHEEL. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS IN NICE ORIGINAL CONDITION. THERE IS A SMALL FIRE EXTINGUISHER UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT THAT PERHAPS NEEDS TO BE CHECKED.

MECHANICAL;

THIS MINI COMES WITH THE ORIGINAL 850cc 4 CYLINDER ENGINE. THE ENGINE STARTS IMMEDIATELY BY PULLING OUT THE CHOKE AND TURNING THE IGNITION KEY. IT SOUND QUIET RUNS COOL IDLES GREAT AND PERFORMS WELL. THERE ARE A FEW DROPS OF OIL BELOW THE ENGINE WHEN PARKED OVERNIGHT NOTHING SERIOUS FOR A 50 YEAR OLD CAR. THIS CAR HAS BEEN PARKED OFF AND ON FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME AND NEEDS TO BE DRIVEN. THE ENGINE SMOKES A LITTLE WHEN JUST STARTED. IT COULD BE OLD VALVE SEALS.THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFTS GREAT THROUGH ALL 4 FORWARD AND REVERSE GEARS AND THE CLUTCH IS STRONG. THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE EXHAUST PIPE IS A LITTLE LOOSE WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE FLANGE AT THE MANIFOLD. IT RATTLES AT IDLE BUT NOT WHILE DRIVING. THE FLANGE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

ELECTRICAL:

THE TAILLIGHTS HEADLIGHTS BRAKE LIGHTS AND HORN WORK. THE FUEL GAUGE FUNCTIONS PROPERLY.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT:

THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS VERY NICE AND CLEAN BUT NOT DETAILED. THE ORIGINAL CHASSIS NUMBER PLATE COMMISSION NUMBER PLATE AND ENGINE NUMBER PLATE ARE ALL VISIBLE. THE CAR COMES WITH A SPARE WHEEL AND TIRE BUT NO JACK OR TOOLS.

PLEASE READ THE DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND VIEW THE 80 HIGH QUALITY IMAGES BEFORE BIDDING. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE MONEY IN HAND AND FULL INTENTION TO FINALIZE THE TRANSACTION AFTER YOU WIN THE CAR.

THIS VEHICLE WILL BE SOLD WITH A BILL OF SALE AND A CURRENT GEORGIA REGISTRATION. IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA VEHICLES THAT ARE 25 YEARS AND OLDER DO NOT HAVE A TITLE. THE REGISTRATION IS THE PROOF OF OWNERSHIP. IF YOU RESIDE IN A STATE THAT REQUIRES A TITLE FOR ALL YEAR VEHICLES YOU CAN SUBMIT OUR DOCUMENTS TO YOUR DMV AND THEY WILL ISSUE A TITLE. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR DMV FOR OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO BIDDING. THE REGISTRATION IS ADEQUATE FOR EXPORT. THE ODOMETER READING IS 'EXEMPT" DUE TO THE AGE OF THE CAR.

THIS VEHICLE WILL BE SOLD " AS IS" AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES.WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO THE END THIS AUCTION AT ANY TIME AND FOR ANY REASONS.

SHIPPING IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER. HOWEVER WE WILL BE GLAD TO ASSIST OR ARRANGE FOR THE SHIPPING AS LONG AS WE ARE NOT HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DELAYS OR COMPLICATIONSCAUSED BY THE TRANSPORT COMPANY. WE HAVE SHIPPED HUNDREDS OF VEHICLES TO ALL OVER USA THE EUROPEAN PORTS AUSTRALIA DUBAI ETC.