£37,950 (Est: £35,000 - £45,000)
Single family ownership since 1967 1966 Austin Mini Cooper S 1275 'Downton' Sports Saloon
United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1966 Austin Mini Cooper S, owned by one family since 1967, boasts a rich history, including a BTRDA Flather Star Autotest Championship win and period tuning by Downton Engineering. Displaying 64,900 miles and presented in original condition, it has an interesting provenance.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in original condition, and having moderate wear. This indicates it's in good condition, but it's not clear how the interior or wheels are, which could affect the score.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
C-A2S7931961
Chassis No:
Odometer:
64,900 miles
AGS 186D
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
• Owned by one family since 1967 with only two registered keepers • Tuned in period by Downton Engineering Works • Used to win the BTRDA Flather Star Autotest Championship • Original condition To many - its designer Alec Issigonis included - the notion that the Mini might have a future as anything other than basic transport was anathema, and the idea of a high-performance version was laughable.
One man though, saw it quite differently.
Racing car manufacturer John Cooper already knew quite a bit about tuning BMC's A-Series engine - he was running the company's Formula Junior effort at the time - and a test drive in a prototype Mini convinced him of the car's competition potential.
The result, launched in September 1961, was the Mini Cooper.
Its prodigious roadholding and excellent power-to-weight ratio enabled the Mini Cooper to compete successfully with larger-capacity rivals, and on tight twisting circuits the car was often a candidate for outright victory.
The marque would culm...
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£8,599
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£25,583
Median Price (Since 2020)
£143,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Mar 04 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
64,924 miles
Registration Date
1966-10-01
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 05 2026 with 64,924 miles
Passed
On Jul 18 2016 with 64,796 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear fuel line to pump perished
Failed
On Jul 18 2016 with 64,796 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory:
- Rear fuel line to pump perished
Passed
On Jul 04 2012 with 64,796 miles
Passed
On Jun 29 2011 with 64,617 miles
Passed
On Jun 09 2010 with 64,453 miles
Passed
On May 13 2009 with 64,410 miles
Passed
On May 22 2008 with 64,228 miles
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