Sienabraun June 76 sunroof in VA # 2393063

[jgerock]

Not mine - no association standard disclaimer applies

I noticed this car at the local Passport Mini (of Alexandria) on Friday and went to check it out this morning. They want $ 7,500.00 for it. According to salesman Charles Walker (ahem... "Motoring Advisor") a guy bought it intending on a full restoration then just traded it in on a new Mini.

Some of my notes:

The body has a rough re-spray of the original Sienabraun metallic color.

Sunroof has issues - needs adjusting

Body appears to be in very good shape, nose good, panels OK, some rust in passenger side floor. I did not examine inside the trunk, nor drive the car.

Black cloth Recaro front seats with incorrect sliders. Tan door cards, re-done back seat.

Original REPA seat belts

Missing underdash panels and some console parts.

Two (2) dash cracks.

Headliner in OK shape, dome light still works

Engine:

Numbers matching block

Weber 2-barrel carb

Headers with larger diameter exhaust and Magnaflow S/S muffler

121 TI Cylinder head (71 casting)

Centrifugal advance type distributor

E21 radiator (looked new)

Bosch remanufactured alternator

Suspension:

Rial 13" alloy wheels

I.E. front and rear sway bars

Bilstein shocks

Overall, this car wasn't too bad - but not worth $ 7,500.00

Now on to the pics

I have more pictures if anyone is interested in this car.

Contact at dealership:

charles.walker@passportmini.com

(703) 461-4110

Cell 301-613-4110

[jgerock]

More pictures

Decals

[malagalaga]

Great photos!

[SamAdams]

Thanks for posting Jim.

Looks like a solid car that will make a nice project for someone.

[jgerock]

Too bad I can't find an early Roundie for my project around here.

Guy at the dealership had no clue about the car - at least he was honest. Since I drove the tii over to check it out, he left me alone with the car. After seeing the engine, wish I would have asked for the keys. Wonder if it had a 292 cam. Maybe another time.

LES- if you are reading this, I checked the registry - it's not in there.

[SamAdams]

Jim you should go drive it one afternoon.

[smichaelq]

Too bad I can't find an early Roundie for my project around here.

Guy at the dealership had no clue about the car - at least he was honest. Since I drove the tii over to check it out, he left me alone with the car. After seeing the engine, wish I would have asked for the keys. Wonder if it had a 292 cam. Maybe another time.

LES- if you are reading this, I checked the registry - it's not in there.

You interested in mine? I'm at a pile of forks in the road and getting rid of her is one of the options.

[jgerock]

You interested in mine? I'm at a pile of forks in the road and getting rid of her is one of the options.

Sorry Sean - I'm looking for an earl(ier) Roundie (like a '71). Maybe Paul Wegweiser will buy his old car back from you.

[smichaelq]

I can understand that. I wish your shell was one year earlier too!

[kris]

Too bad I can't find an early Roundie for my project .

Go west young man, I found a great shell in Az

[jgerock]

I can understand that. I wish your shell was one year earlier too!

Although it sometimes feels like I have been around it (and pushed it around enough!), the primo '76 sunroof shell is Marshall Lytle's.

[smichaelq]

I'm pretty sure the 02 at passport is sold. I swung by yesterday and it was at the back of the lot with the sticker pulled.

[jgerock]

I'm pretty sure the 02 at passport is sold. I swung by yesterday and it was at the back of the lot with the sticker pulled.

Where's my commission??

[SamAdams]

I emailed the Motoring Advisor Charles this morning asking if the car had been sold.

He replied that they still had it and it was available. So who knows what is going on with the car.