£29,104 (Est: £34,920 - £52,380)
1963 Austin Cooper S
France • 27 Jan 2026 • Lot 8
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AI Listing Summary
This is a highly original Mk I Mini Cooper S development car with outstanding provenance, closely associated with Downton Engineering and owned by the renowned photographer Bernard Cahier. While not the actual Targa Florio entry, it has intriguing details and clear evidence of its competition-oriented past, making it a compelling opportunity for collectors.
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7
The car has been used extensively and has US-market stickers, suggesting wear and tear. However, it retains original features and is in authentic condition, indicating it has been well-maintained overall. The presence of original paintwork traces suggests it's not in pristine condition, but still solid.
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German titleChassis No C-A2S7L-384241- One of the 1,071 cc Cooper S development cars from Downtown Engineering
- Used by Bernard Cahier, one of the most renowned automotive photographers
- Acquired directly from Henri Cahier by its current owner in 2013
- No reserve
Bernard Cahier took part in the 1962 Targa Florio at the wheel of an Austin Cooper Mk I, a development car that formed part of the programme which would ultimately give birth to the Cooper S.
The car was entered by Downton Engineering, the renowned British specialist responsible for the competition development of the Austin Mini.
Although Cahier was forced to retire in the 1962 edition of the Sicilian classic, he returned the following year and finished 25th overall in 1963.
After this appearance, the car was returned to Downton Engineering.
Subsequently, Cahier was entrusted with another identical 1963 Austin Cooper S, supplied by Downton as a “permanent loan”.
In 1974, he imported this car into France via the Annecy...
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