For sale: 1977 998 LS Mini Leyland
Specifications
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The Australian 180B SSS was available with three transmission options:
- Three-speed automatic (JATCO model number 3N71B).
- Four-speed manual (Option code OP010): available up to 1974.
- Five-speed manual (Option code OP071): available from as early as June 1976 and replaced the 4-speed manual. This was a dogleg style box with reverse at the top left and 1st at the bottom left. This gearbox will have the number 63A cast in the gearbox casing. – the “63” part number refers to the distance between the mainshaft and countershaft (63mm), whereas most other boxes ar a “71” type (71mm between shafts, so oviously there is more room for “meatier” gears.
Manual SSS transmissions had baulk-ring synchromesh fitted. Gear ratios and speed range for the SSS 4-speed and 5-speed gearbox are as shown below:
5-speed manual transmission:
|
Gear |
Ratio |
|
1 |
3.382:1 |
|
2 |
2.013:1 |
|
3 |
1.312:1 |
|
4 |
1.000:1 |
|
5 |
0.854:1 |
|
Final drive ratio |
4.111:1 (R160 differential) |
|
Reverse |
3.57:1 |
4-speed manual
|
Gear |
Ratio |
|
1 |
3.382:1 |
|
2 |
2.013:1 |
|
3 |
1.312:1 |
|
4 |
1.000:1 |
|
Final drive ratio |
3.700:1 |
|
Reverse |
3.364:1 |
3-speed automatic:
|
Gear |
Ratio |
|
1 |
2.458:1 |
|
2 |
1.458:1 |
|
3 |
1:1 |
|
Final drive ratio |
4.111:1 |
|
Reverse |
3.700:1 (early cars up to mid-1974) / 2.182:1 (from mid-1974) |
Vehicle location
Australia , Victoria , Melbourne
This would be the nicest 998 LS we've got on the register, fully restored to an amazing standard, it was advertised for $40,000 AUD on Facebook Marketplace in January 2023.
At the time this example was offered for sale, the seller noted: Brand new restoration, 2k paint, full nut and bolt restoration - all rust removed, sandblasted, epoxy sealed, waxoil sprayed throughout all cavities on a rotisserie. - new panels fitted, complete boot floor, complete floor including tow board, sills, rear beaver, left and right mud guards, front panel. - door skins removed frames sandblasted, new door skins fitted. - new hoodlining - new plush pile carpet and insulation - front seat frames sandblasted and powdercoated. - brand new door trims fitted - new windscreen - new rubbers fitted throughout entire car including seals, bushes, gromets etc - all new brake lines, fuel line, battery cable, vent lines, - subframes sandblasted, powdercoated and rebuilt with all new components including brakes, bushes, seals etc - 4 new tires fitted - reconditiond link engineering steering rack fitted. - fully reconditioned A+ gearbox fitted -new cv joints, pop joints, disk brakes, fully adjustable suspension.
What a beautiful Example! See the original advertisement here.