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136 — The ex-Brian Epstein, Ringo Starr and in current family ownership for over 40 years 1966 Mini Cooper 'S' Radford Conversion

United Kingdom • 2 Dec 2017

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1966 Austin Mini Cooper 'S' is a unique piece of Beatles history, having been owned by both Brian Epstein and Ringo Starr. It features a Radford conversion with numerous unique features and has been restored, making it a standout classic car.

Condition

8

While the car was restored in 1990/1991 and won an award in 1998, the listing mentions that some additional re-commissioning of the electrics will be required. There is no mention of other reconditioning.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

C-A2S7/799541

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

LLO 836D

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Current family ownership for 40 years Restored in 1991 Numerous unique features Cartier 'Style et Luxe' winner 1998 Featured on 'Top Gear' The Mini was the standout motoring icon of the 1960s, so it was only to be expected that that era's defining popular music act – The Beatles – would all own examples of Alec Issigonis' motoring masterpiece.

But while it is relatively easy to carry your guitar around in a Mini, a set of drums is another matter entirely, and it is said that Ringo stipulated that his must be able to accommodate a drum kit, making it different from those purchased for the other members of the 'Fab Four'.

The solution to the lack-of-space/accessibility problem was a hatchback conversion, which coachbuilder Harold Radford was offering as an option on its up-market Mini de Ville GT, introduced in October 1965.

Radford was not the only firm offering modified and upgraded Minis at this time.

Another was Hooper & Co, widely acknowledged as Britain's finest coachbuilder un...