Thursday, October 11, 2012

So How Much Did A Mini Mark Cost?

So just how much did a Mini Mark cost? Well, allot depended on the accessories you had on it, just like any car. Believe it or not Air Conditioning was even an option on the open top roadster. No power steering or power brakes but Volkswagen did offer the option of an automatic transmission, (I don't know if any Mini's were built with an automatic transmission). I was able to located two sales price lists which outlined the costs. One of the brochures listed the Mini at $15,950.00, and the other at $14,500.00. They promised average highway mileage at 32-34 MPG. Not too bad for a car built in the late 70's early 80's. 1850 pounds was the advertised curb weight with a 54-1/2" wheelbase. There was also the option of a 2300CC 4 cylinder Ford engine which did offer an automatic transmission. Does anyone out there have a Mini Mark on anything other than a VW chassis? The Mini also kept the VW factory heater which used air passed over the hot exhaust pipes to gather heat to warm the passenger compartment.

I was able to acquire a copy of the original Mini Mark warranty and have posted it here. I don't think any of us have a warranty claim on our cars anymore.

2 comments:

  1. yes i just brought one a couple months back. It has a ford 4 a cylinder. on a ford

    chassis, with a automatic transmission.

    ED

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  2. Ed, would love to hear more and see pics of yours. First one on the Pinto I have heard of, but I know they were marketed by Bremen.
    Tim

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