USD 42,000.00
Contact Information
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Summary
Location: United States / California
Year Of Manufacture: 1978
Mileage: 932 mil / 1500 km
SPECIFICATIONS
- Year Of Manufacture: 1978
- Mileage: 932 mil / 1500 km
- Car Type: Saloon
- Drive: N/A
- Condition: Restoration Project
- Interior Colour: Other
- Number Of Doors: 2
- Number Of Seats: 2
- Location: United States / California
- Exterior Colour: Orange
- Gearbox: Manual
- Performance: 0 PS
- Drivetrain: N/A
- Fuel Type: Petrol
DESCRIPTION
LOCATION: 55010 Lucca, Italy
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 Akrapovič 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.
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 Akrapovič 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.
