1980 Austin Mini Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 1980 Austin Mini
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by Nick F
Nov 25, 2011
the performance of the car is lacking by modern standards although it is a 50's design but its a classic,and a winner in my book, with a funfactor of ten out of ten!
with low runnning costs, but general maintainance is needed on a monthly basis.
Nov 25, 2011
by Will F
Nov 06, 2010
In my 1983, not 1980 mini the performance is alright, not a proper little rocket but close enough. The all round drum brakes aren't as good as modern cars obviously but they do the job. Being a BL car build quality isn't its strong point!! Even so, I havent needed to replace many things.
Being a Mini it looks lovely on the outside. The interior isn't bad either.
This is the best car I have ever drove. Such a great carNov 06, 2010
by Thomas V
Jun 14, 2010
of course I love it, I build the little bastard! bigger engine, bigger everything
basically and coming to a road near you as soon as i get it an MOT. awesome fun
to build and drive and i can't wait to give it a road test. It's got more character
than disneyJun 14, 2010
User rating:
by Nick F
Nov 25, 2011
the performance of the car is lacking by modern standards although it is a 50's design but its a classic,and a winner in my book, with a funfactor of ten out of ten!
with low runnning costs, but general maintainance is needed on a monthly basis.
Nov 25, 2011
by Will F
Nov 06, 2010
In my 1983, not 1980 mini the performance is alright, not a proper little rocket but close enough. The all round drum brakes aren't as good as modern cars obviously but they do the job. Being a BL car build quality isn't its strong point!! Even so, I havent needed to replace many things.
Being a Mini it looks lovely on the outside. The interior isn't bad either.
This is the best car I have ever drove. Such a great carNov 06, 2010
by Thomas V
Jun 14, 2010
of course I love it, I build the little bastard! bigger engine, bigger everything
basically and coming to a road near you as soon as i get it an MOT. awesome fun
to build and drive and i can't wait to give it a road test. It's got more character
than disneyJun 14, 2010
by Collin F
Sep 22, 2009
It's not JUST a Mini, It's a Shelby Mini Clubman Called Lily. She is a mechanically standard 1098cc Mini Clubman in pageant blue with white stripes.
She currently needs two new wings, a respray and ideally an unleaded (staged) head to improve performance.
Interior has custom front seats, the usual burr walnut effect dashboard and an Alpine head unit running 4 cheapy speakers.Sep 22, 2009
by Chris M
Aug 22, 2009
Slow as standard. I've changed the engine (Downton
1310cc), Gearbox, Suspension, Brakes, Bushes etc. Added
racing seats & rollcage & it's much more fun to drive now ;)
Only problem is I broke it in 2003 and it's been off the road
since...
Hopefully will be back driving soon!Aug 22, 2009
by Anonymous
Aug 12, 2009
Performance, not bad for what it is
Build quality is fine, few rattles, but nothing has fallen off.
Appearence good, wasn't really designed to look gd tho
Cheap to insure, and drive
Possibly the most fun car! You cant beat itAug 12, 2009
by Matt S
Apr 18, 2009
great car, good fun to drive and looks great. feels like a big go kart. build quality is below average but thats part of the fun, having to fix it. wouldn't recomend as an everyday car but everyone should have one.Apr 18, 2009
by Emz W
Mar 30, 2009
I love my car! It's handles well, you can throw it around. Yes it needs work but what mini doesn't! Its a whole lot of fun! And bit by bit its getting to how i want it, a little hot rod.Mar 30, 2009
by Ursulla L
Aug 26, 2008
Very stable on curves, low consumption, parks practically anywhere, fits comfortably 4 persons, excellent price-quality ratio, noisy interior due to low isolation between the engine and the interior, no air conditionning, energetic on hills, very low compared to other cars, like a crate on ball bearing wheels, flashy and cuteAug 26, 2008
by Aaron M
Aug 15, 2008
its a mini mayfair 1984 it has a 1275 mg metro engine metro 4 pot brakes ,metro electronic distributor,,
lots of job to do respray, new brake set up for 10" wheels
roll cage, new suspension and more power
its the like a gokart to drive so it great funAug 15, 2008
by Gareth E
Jul 08, 2008
My first ever car was a Mini. It was a terrible car but it gave me some independence.
Terrible brakes, manual choke but very easy to park.Jul 08, 2008
by Andre H
Apr 17, 2008
so much fun to drive and corners like on rails. got fully adjustable suspension all round.
engine upgrade, full exhaust system. k&n. reclining bucket seats, custom interior (includes
seats, dash, and rear speaker board) full pioneer system (6x9's, 5.5", headunit, ipod
connections) and full respray, new alloys and chrome work replaced.Apr 17, 2008
by Kay L
Mar 05, 2008
This was my first ever car and I regret ever selling it (as one week later it was destroyed by the new owner!). My dad used to race mini cooper's and helped me 'do' this up as a cooper lookalike. This involved adding 4 Hella spotlights, the white decals, alloys, chrome exhaust and a roll cage just in case! It was great looking but not practical at all (crap heater, useless boot, no leg room, shoddy winderwipers). I would love to own one again though! Mar 05, 2008
by Louit L
Feb 26, 2008
mini 1000 with 10' wheels like a go-kart.
NOT very fast but fun at every turn
Feb 26, 2008
by Michael H
Feb 18, 2008
rapid car for engine size but really unreliableFeb 18, 2008
by Joe S
Jan 18, 2008
It's a 1-litre HL automatic, 2-door saloon built by some magnificent Englishmen in 1980.
It's rusty, unreliable, slow, cold and constantly needs fixing.
BUT.....
It's cheap, fun, makes you smile when you drive it and I love it.Jan 18, 2008
by Tom K
Jan 02, 2008
the new one just can't cut it, i have driven many of the old ones, they just have the character, they may not be fast, they may not be reliable- at all, but they are beautiful little cars, especially with the checkered flag on the roofJan 02, 2008
by James F
Jan 01, 2008
Such a cool, car, handled like a dream, after a few mods and a new engine it performed very well. A great head turnerJan 01, 2008
by Ross H
Jan 01, 2008
Great fun, handles wonderfully - how driving should be. A great little car - shame the BMW
version can't be called the same!Jan 01, 2008
by James M
Dec 30, 2007
What can i say I had three of these. Fom a 850 to my monster 1150.
There is no statement that can come close to the experience of driving these. There cold, smell. break down loads, leak fluid all over the place and my 850 used to brake in a different direction every time you tried to stop.
But the are full of character and none of the bad things matter. you can do so much with one it's ridiculous. and though ok my impreza would go round a corner faster i would have more confidence in the mini to try it at silly speed.
Overall get one before all of them disapear and have a laughDec 30, 2007
by Jordon E
Dec 28, 2007
Austin mini with 1330cc fast road engine, 6x12 wheels, bucket seats, rollcage etc.Dec 28, 2007
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