1978 Austin Z CARS YAMAHA 1000 R1

LOCATION: 55010 Lucca, Italy

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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 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.

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