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1972 Austin Morris Mini 850

United Kingdom • 13 May 2026 • Lot Lot 24

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1972 Mini 1420 Special is a purpose-built hillclimb and sprint car with a heavily reworked 1,420cc engine producing around 115bhp at the wheels. It features performance enhancements throughout and has been dry-stored since 2018, requiring light recommissioning.

Condition

6

The car has had restoration work including a respray, new front wings, outer sills, and a replacement rear subframe. There is mention of the bodywork presenting well. There is a recommendation of light recommissioning before returning it to full use or competition.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

XA2S1641290A

Odometer:

75,767 miles

Reg Number:

KYT771K

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description 1420 Special, a purpose-built hillclimb and sprint car; DN Griffiths of DNG Race Engine; around 115bhp at the wheels; covered less than 1,500 miles in the past 16 years A purpose-built hillclimb and sprint machine engineered by the late DN Griffiths of DNG Race Engines.

Registered KYT 771K, this highly modified classic represents one of the most iconic British performance platforms taken to an extreme level of development, blending lightweight charm with serious motorsport intent.

At its heart lies a heavily reworked 1,420cc engine built to a substantial specification, reputed to produce around 115bhp at the wheels.

The unit features Omega pistons, a lightened and balanced crankshaft, rods and flywheel, a high-performance camshaft, and a big-valve ported cylinder head fitted with upgraded valves, guides and springs.

Fuel is delivered via a large Weber 45 DCOE carburettor, supported by an Aldon distributor, racing clutch assembly and straight-cut drop gears, all combinin...