Well done on wanting a real Mini and not a BWM Blob, anyway try here:
http://www.barnhillminis.co.uk/

Taffy

Bad idea IMO. Sportpacks are expensive and have disappointing
performance and handling. Plus they are MPI and nobody in the States
will have the electronic gear to diagnose and fix it if (when) it goes
wrong.

If you want A/C, you'll need to import a late-spec model from Japan, not
from the UK, because that's the only place in the world where the A/C
option was available.  Plus, be aware that it saps a LOT of power.
Remember that you only have 65hp under the bonnet.

You'd probably be better off getting an older carb model without A/C and
without big wheels but  with the authentic Mini spirit.

We are building as New Classic Mini's with Wood & Pickett.

Using Heritage Shells, we can build a car to your spec and import working
with you.

We start with a 25 year old car for most States.

CA would require a 1974 or old car.

We will not re tag cars, all cars are rebuilt from a genuine 25 year old car
or older.

We have cars in the USA or will build to order.

I personally have a 1972 Mini rebuilt to  Sportpack spec, I recommend the 10
or 12" wheeled cars.

With regard to testing MPI's I have all the equipment needed here in the US,
we are located in Tacoma WA.

Cheers

Alan Smith

www.classicmini.us
www.woodandpickettusa.com

Well, the car doesn't have to have the sportspack engine or carb.  I
just want it to look like a sportspack on the outside and to to have
some nice interior.

As far as the AC goes, I see that some specialists will add an AC to
any car.  Is this a good option?