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Posting for 3+ years1963 Austin Mini 850 PETROL Manual
Warwick, Warwickshire
£30,000
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- Seller Type
- Trade
- Posted
- 16 hours ago
Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2026 on Saturday the 21st of March - Sunday the 22nd of March, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. , Built from the ground up to authentic period ‘Downton’ specification, inspired by Daniel Richmond’s legendary Downton Engineering Works, long regarded as the ultimate authority on A-Series performance tuning,Expert-led restoration, with guidance from modern Mini tuning maestro Nick Swift, ensuring technical integrity and period accuracy throughout the build,Full Downton engine conversion, dyno-tested at an impressive 72bhp, delivering performance comparable to a standard 1,275cc Cooper ‘S’,Competition-focused drivetrain, incorporating a competition gearbox, all-new transmission components and uprated brakes for serious historic rally use,Authentic competition interior, featuring a period-correct dashboard, rally instrumentation and triple spotlights, complemented by period-style heated green leather seats,Prepared for historic rallying, equipped with FIA full roll-cage, FIA cut-off switches, fire extinguisher, period footrest and rally-spec boot pan for mandated equipment,Proven in competition, with shakedown at the notoriously demanding Winter RAID St Moritz, where the all-female crew secured the Ladies’ Prize on snow and ice,Offered from museum display, some recommissioning will be required prior to active use - complete with photographic restoration history, FIVA passport and expired FIA HTP papers (Period E).,
Leather Seats; Safety Belt Pretensioners; Tuning
About us:
Classic car auctions (cca) is a specialist auction house for the sale of everyman classic cars; offering enthusiasts the opportunity to buy an impressive selection of iconic classic cars from across the eras.
Ad ID: 1510576634
VAT number: 104676423Exact specification may vary from the details on this page. Please contact the seller to reconfirm any details before purchasing. See Terms & Conditions for further information.
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- Year1963
- Mileage89,907 miles
- TransmissionManual
- ColourGreen
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