1969 Leyland Mini Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 1969 Leyland Mini love its fun driving experience and impressive handling, especially on twisty roads. Many appreciate its lightweight and nimble nature, allowing for enjoyable cornering and downhill speed. However, some find the 998 engine somewhat underpowered and mention the need for modifications to enhance performance."
This was probably the car that had the best road holding capabilities of all the cars I have owned. It wasn't all that fast (stock) but once it was bored from a 1000cc to a 1175cc it was potent. Add to that a 38/42 Weber carburettor, banana branches and free flow exhaust system and you had a mean combination for such a small lightweight car. Bigger 6 cylinder cars didn't have a patch on it in a street race when cornering and short straights were involved.
December 29, 2008My first car, and so glad I bought. You want to learn how to drive in the hills quickly with a FWD car, the mini is perfect! Not enough power to get you into serious trouble, but enough torque and lack of weight to enable you to go as fast as much more powerful cars, esp on the downhill :D
March 24, 2008Mine was actually a 78 clubman mini, but there was no option available :( I had resprayed it with a friend and it looked great. I put 10inch Jelly bean mags on it , a 2 inch exhaust and extractors. A mitsubishi Electronic distributer and a Mild cam. It was a great little engine and awsome handling :) I want another mini :(
February 23, 2008What owners say
This was probably the car that had the best road holding capabilities of all the cars I have owned. It wasn't all that fast (stock) but once it was bored from a 1000cc to a 1175cc it was potent. Add to that a 38/42 Weber carburettor, banana branches and free flow exhaust system and you had a mean combination for such a small lightweight car. Bigger 6 cylinder cars didn't have a patch on it in a street race when cornering and short straights were involved.
December 29, 2008My first car, and so glad I bought. You want to learn how to drive in the hills quickly with a FWD car, the mini is perfect! Not enough power to get you into serious trouble, but enough torque and lack of weight to enable you to go as fast as much more powerful cars, esp on the downhill :D
March 24, 2008Mine was actually a 78 clubman mini, but there was no option available :( I had resprayed it with a friend and it looked great. I put 10inch Jelly bean mags on it , a 2 inch exhaust and extractors. A mitsubishi Electronic distributer and a Mild cam. It was a great little engine and awsome handling :) I want another mini :(
February 23, 2008Mine is actually a 1973 Clubman but no option for that... performance wise it was an absolute rocket for short straights and nice twisty roads, build quality is pretty good for a 35 yr old car that had been sitting out in the weather it had little rust now its had a coat of Blackboard paint put on it so i can have even more fun. Are classic mini's fun... YEAH if you dont have one go and get one (or at least have a ride in one)
January 3, 2009
