Drive this car in the Rally for The Lane!
Ever dream of driving that special vintage car that you’ve seen at a national car show? Lane Motor Museum can make your dream come true with our Rally for The Lane – an annual fundraising event for Lane Motor Museum where participants get to drive one of our cars as part of an all-day rally! This car is one of several cars that are offered for the Rally. Scroll down the page to learn more about this car!
Learn more about this year’s Rally for The Lane
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Specifications for the 1971 Morris Mini
Read through these items to learn a little more about what it’s like to drive this car.
Rating Scale:
1= Handles and drives like a Model T
10=Handles and drives like a modern car
Description | The classic old mini with all its charm and shortcomings | |
Speed | The car is plenty fast enough for any situation. | Rating= 8 |
Brakes | Hydraulic disc up front and drum in the rear | Rating= 7 |
Handling | Wheelbase is short and wheels are small, the ride is very firm and the car is somewhat darty, avoid any large holes in the road! | Rating= 6 |
Transmission | 4-speed manual, shifts well | Rating= 7 |
Visibility | Very good | |
Safety | 3 point seatbelts in front | |
Passengers | 2 in front. There are seats in the rear but they are really too small for people. People taller than 5’10” will not be comfortable. The driver’s seat has only 2 positions. | |
Climate Control | Heat | |
Quirks | Has an engine immobilizer, must push the smooth button on the key fob to disarm so the car will start | |
Driver Position | Left-hand drive | |
Overall Rating | 8 out of 10 |
Are you ready to reserve this car?
Return to the main Rally for The Lane event page for more information and registration links.
Need assistance?
Any questions or problems- please click here to email or call (615) 742-7445.