1971 Innocenti Mini Cooper
Started on May 20, 2006, 8:02 p.m.
This 1971 Innocenti Mini Cooper is a Mini built under license in Italy and outfitted with some select upgrades and changes. It’s already a fun, capable weekend runabout, and it can even hit the highway on occasion.
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Latest Project Updates
Dec 23, 2011
Generating Some Electricity
Rebuilding our Mini’s generator.
Apr 24, 2009
Motoring Around
Despite a busy schedule, we’re still giving the Mini some love. If it was a dog, it would wag its tail.
Apr 7, 2009
Another Weekend, Another Outing
After attending the All British Car Show for years as spectators, this time we actually participated.
Feb 23, 2009
Weekend Getaway
Our cooling problems are fixed, so we took the Mini out for the weekend.
Jan 29, 2009
Cool Runnings
Our Mini is cool once again.
Jan 23, 2009
Mini Progress
We now have a working thermostat.
Dec 5, 2008
No News Is No News
More cooling woes.
Aug 5, 2008
A Mini Mini Update
A small update on an equally small car.
Jul 2, 2008
Parts Are on the Way
We’ve ordered the new cooling system parts.
Jun 22, 2008
Hot Stuff!
Looks like we got the summertime blues.
Apr 13, 2008
Mini Gets Around
Taking a nice weekend drive in the Innocenti Mini.
Feb 24, 2008
Skating Around
Gojaks: How David parks three cars in a two-car garage.
Feb 24, 2008
New Tires for Our Mini
We bought new tires for our Mini. No, they’re not golf cart tires.
Feb 24, 2008
The Innocenti Gets Authenticated
Our Mini gets vintage plates.
Feb 24, 2008
The Italian Job Comes to Classic Motorsports
After spending way too much time debating what classic to get, our editor finally purchased a 1971 Innocenti Mini Cooper.
Feb 11, 2008
Let's Motor
David puts some miles on the freshly tuned Mini, and gives both the Innocenti and his camera a workout.
Jan 24, 2008
Getting a Carl Heideman Tune-Up
Little British car guru Carl Heideman gives our Innocenti Mini the once-over.
Nov 28, 2007
More Mini Wheels
Our editor has a thing for wheels.
Apr 10, 2007
Mini Lovin'
Our Innocenti gets some loving.
Nov 13, 2006
A Mini Road Trip
Historic Sportscar Racing and our Mini go to Daytona.
Aug 12, 2006
I Feel So Flat
Mysterious flat tires bedevil our Mini.
Jun 27, 2006
Sea Trials Continue
The Mini gets a shake down cruise on the interstate
Jun 18, 2006
Mini's Maiden Voyage
We just got back from our maiden voyage with the Cooper, and there’s good news and bad news.
Jun 1, 2006
Well That Was Easy
Our Mini gets one step closer to the street now that it’s papers are in order.
May 20, 2006
Make Room for Mini
Without calling a contractor or pulling a permit, how do you turn a two-car garage into a three-car garage? Easy: Buy a Mini.
1971 Innocenti Mini Cooper Specs
- Body type:
- Coupe
- Country of origin:
- Italy
- Displacement:
- 998cc
- Stock horsepower:
- 60 bhp
- Torque:
- 58 lb.-ft @ 3000 rpm
- Engine configuration:
- Inline-4
- Transmission:
- 4-speed manual
- Drivetrain configuration:
- Front-wheel drive
- Brakes:
- disc/drum
- Body width:
- 55.5 in.
- Curb weight:
- 1411 lbs.
- Wheelbase:
- 80.1 in.
