Calling all Mini Guru's- What do I have here?

[roofman]

Here is what I know, or at least think I know.
1973 British Leyland Mini.
Imported from Germany.
LHD.
Possible Riley Elf dash?
998cc engine.
VIN XA2S1N851986B
On engine block WFM1026//4
On engine tag 99hd81____3519 ( can't make out blank area)
Someone said a 1984 Steering column?
What year seats?
Is it a Mark 3 body?
Factory sunroof?
<span style="font-weight: bold">Comments, opinions, 2cents worth, please.</span>


https://s166.photobucket.com/albums/u115/roofmeister/

 

[dklawson]

I saw your thread on the "other" board. As was posted there, your car has a lot of new car parts even if it is sporting an early title. I'm not smart enough to hazard a guess even after looking through the photo album.

Regarding the dash, I'd say it's "Elf like" but probably a very high quality aftermarket part. From the pictures, yours looks better.

 

[racingenglishcars]

You know, a lot of information can be gotten by seeing what's available on evilbay uk searching classic cars and mini.
https://motors.search.ebay.co.uk/mini_Cla...gZ1QQsofocusZbs

 

[pbraun]

Looks like about a 92-93 car, to me. Is it fuel injected? with a nice Rockee - (sp???) dash.

 

[roofman]

No not fuel injected. I posted this same question on 2 other sites and the respondents seem to think it's from 1987 - 1992. No one has seen that dash though.

 

[pbraun]

OK, well if not fi, then it has to be prior to 92.

The steering wheel, and column, is a give-away to when that was first used. 87 sounds right, but that's beyond my knowledge right now.

These "other forums" you mention - I hope one is minimania's, as you will find people there with the knowledge you require, I'm sure.

 

[roofman]

It is.