1978 Austin Z CARS YAMAHA 1000 R1

LOCATION: 55010 Lucca, Italy

VINTAGE CAR COLLECTOR
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We update our collection very often, and right now, we are liquidating some of our collection with the lowest prices out there to make room for new arrivals.
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1978 AUSTIN Z CARS YAMAHA 1000 R1

CLEAN TITLE
MILEAGE: 932
ENGINE: YAMAHA 1000 R1
TRANSMISSION: 6-SPEED MANUAL
DRIVETRAIN: FWD
EXTERIOR COLOR: ORANGE
INTERIOR COLOR: CUSTOM

FEATURES AND UPGRADES

BODY:

All-Steel Body Construction
Z-Car Conversion Kit No. 105 with Wheel Arch Miles Custom Coding
Special Plastic Windows (except front windshield)
F1-Style Front Mirror Intake System
Custom Boot lid for Ventilation
Customized Rear Left Side Window for Additional Cooling
Handmade Aluminum Interior Rear Wheel Arches

INTERIOR:

Polyester Racing Seats with 4-Point Harnesses
DRIFT Iridium Series Fuel Gauge, Water Temperature Gauge, Speedometer, and Tachometer
Custom Special Dash
Rear Compartment Fully Covered with Custom-Made Aluminum Panels
Integrated Air Intake System within Rear Panels
MPI Column Drive with Steering Wheel (with Airbag)
Entire Cabin Soundproofed with Dynamat for Noise and Vibration Control

SUSPENSION & BRAKES:

Fully Adjustable Front and Rear Suspension
Rear Coilovers
Front Ventilated 4-Piston Disc Brakes with Period Correct Mini Servo System
Rear Disc Brakes Sourced from Ford (Z-Machine Kit) with Integrated Handbrake

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION:

2003 Yamaha R1 1000cc Fuel-Injected Motorcycle Engine
6-Speed Sequential Gearbox
Electric Reversing System by Z-Cars
Complete Akrapovi Exhaust System
Adjustable Slipper Differential for Improved Traction and Handling

WHEELS & TIRES:

4x Luminescence Alloy Wheels (7x13)
Fitted with 175-Width 048 Tires

OTHER FEATURES:

Last Inspection Completed in November 2024
Handcrafted Build with Extreme Attention to Weight, Handling, and Power-to-Weight Ratio

CONDITION

This 1978 Austin Mini, professionally converted by Z Cars, is a one-of-a-kind high-performance street and track machine. With just 932 miles on the build, it features an extreme performance setup powered by a Yamaha R1 1000cc engine mated to a 6-speed gearbox and electric reverse system. The full aluminum interior, advanced braking and suspension systems, custom fabricated body details, and professional soundproofing make this Mini-R1 a thrilling and comfortable experience. A truly rare opportunity for enthusiasts seeking the ultimate lightweight performer with insane power-to-weight characteristics.

HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A RARE, STREET-READY YAMAHA R1-POWERED MINI - PROFESSIONALLY BUILT FOR SERIOUS DRIVING ENTHUSIASTS!

FINANCING OPTIONS
For financing options, please use the link below. It is fast and easy!

Collector Car Lending
https://collectorcarlending.com/credit/application/375

SHIPPING
Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. I can cooperate with your shipper. This vehicle is advertised on other websites, so I have the right to end the auction early if it gets sold.

For shipping arrangements, please contact:
PHILAM TRANSPORT

Phone: (818) 826-3216
Toll-Free: (800) 991-6567

PAYMENT

Please, be ready to buy when you click. A non-refundable $500 deposit is due when the auction ends. The final payment is due within 7 days after the auction ends. Balance is to be paid via bank wire or a certified bank cashier's check. The check will need to clear before the vehicle is released and the title is sent. The winning bidder needs to contact me within 24 hours of the auction's end to make payment arrangements. Please, arrange all financing prior to bidding. If you are not sure about anything, please don't assume-just ask. I'm very easygoing and will help in any way I can, but please be absolutely sure that you are ready to buy when you bid. All non-paying bidders will be reported to eBay.

DISCLAIMER
People have different opinions and expectations of highly customized performance vehicles. It is your responsibility to personally inspect the vehicle or send a third-party inspector that will perform an inspection to your satisfaction. Remember, this vehicle is from 1978, custom-built, and while I have done my best to describe it, it may have traits or features that require direct confirmation.

Due to vehicle age and customization, all sales are "Final" and "As Is."