The history of this revolutionary motorcar is well known and its
impact socially, culturally and mechanically is well documented.
The Swinging Sixties, The Beatles, Twiggy and the Mini are
inexorably combined to represent an era that is remembered with
great fondness by many people. The side story is the Mini's impact
on motorsport and this is no less extraordinary. Issigonis' friend
John Cooper, owner of the Cooper Car Company and designer and
builder of Formula One and rally cars, saw the potential of the
Mini for competition. The original 848cc engine was given a longer
stroke to increase capacity to 997cc, boosting power from 34bhp to
55bhp. The car featured a racing-tuned engine, twin SU
carburettors, a closer-ratio gearbox and front disc brakes;
uncommon at the time in a small car. A more powerful Mini Cooper,
dubbed the 'S' and featuring a 1071cc engine was then developed in
tandem and released in 1963. The Mini Cooper S earned acclaim with
Monte Carlo Rally victories in 1964, 1965 and 1967. Huge demand was
also generated on the club scene and, quite rightly, continues
today.
This low mileage Austin Mini Mk.I Super Deluxe has only had three owners from new and has just been subject to a complete restoration using only 'date stamped' original parts or restoring the original items to new condition. Finished in green with green interior, this Mk.I Austin Mini is supplied with a new MoT test certificate, a V5 registration document showing the details of the first two owners, the original 'Passport to Service' service book and the first invoice for the car showing it was sold for £533, 9s, 2d when new. This is a truly beautiful example of the marque and is certain to give the new owner a great deal of pleasure and a thrill to drive.
This low mileage Austin Mini Mk.I Super Deluxe has only had three owners from new and has just been subject to a complete restoration using only 'date stamped' original parts or restoring the original items to new condition. Finished in green with green interior, this Mk.I Austin Mini is supplied with a new MoT test certificate, a V5 registration document showing the details of the first two owners, the original 'Passport to Service' service book and the first invoice for the car showing it was sold for £533, 9s, 2d when new. This is a truly beautiful example of the marque and is certain to give the new owner a great deal of pleasure and a thrill to drive.