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Somewhat unlikely that it still has the original 850, specially with dual carbs. The irony is that if it really is a 1960, it would be worth more closer to original than done up with Honda!
In the end, aren't they all worth more with the Mini drivetrain than when you put a VTEC in them? I mean, from what I've seen, most of the folks that do the conversion then decide to sell the Honda powered car (regardless of reason) end up losing their butts on them in the end. From my perspective, it seems like most of the converted cars sell for less than half of what was spent. Very few A series powered cars lose half their value when they are sold, or at least that is my take on it. Let the fireworks begin...
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Somewhat unlikely that it still has the original 850, specially with dual carbs. The irony is that if it really is a 1960, it would be worth more closer to original than done up with Honda!
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where do you live????
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You should be able to get a couple hundred for the frames...if solid. Also couple hundred for the carbs/manifold.
Theres always someone looking for bits-n-bobs of an engine, or a complete gearbox with wand
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I have a 1960 Austin 850. I'm going to swap over to VTEC and CRV driveline. It has the old engine and trans not running. At some point some one put the dual carbs on it. I'm going to be using the shell but not the driveline or subframes. They look to be solid. The car has been off the road since 1980.
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