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1966 Mini Cooper S Recreation

United Kingdom • 24 Jun 2026 • Lot Lot 7

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1966 Mini Mk1 Cooper S recreation has recently undergone an extensive, 1,200-hour restoration completed in March 2026, making it an exceptional example for show or motorsport use. The car is offered for sale due to the vendor's other commitments and collection, with an agreed insurance valuation of £25,000.

Condition

9

The car has undergone a comprehensive restoration completed in March 2026, involving approximately 1,200 hours of labor. Since completion, it has been driven locally and performed without issue, starting readily and stopping without problems. The vendor has over 50 years of experience with Minis, and the restoration aimed to retain original components. The car attracted significant interest at car meets. This aligns with 'Outstanding' condition (9) as it's near-perfect with minor signs of use (driven locally since restoration) and no mention of dents, paint damage, or wheel curbing.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

AA2S7S912874M

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

DGL94D

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description 1966 Mini Mk1 Cooper S recreation; 1,380cc engine; restoration completed in March 2026, involving approximately 1,200 hours of labour and love DGL 94D was purchased by the current vendor in 1990 from a local Mini enthusiast, already prepared in rally specification.

The car was used in several local road rallies before being placed into dry storage when a Mk2 Rally Escort took precedence, with the intention of returning the Mini to the road when time allowed.

However, due to business commitments running a busy Mini specialist business, combined with family life and limited spare time, the Mini remained untouched in dry storage at the vendor's premises until February 2025.

Having semi-retired and with over 50 years of experience working with Minis, the vendor decided it was finally time to undertake a sympathetic restoration.

The car was completely dismantled and carefully assessed, with the aim of retaining as many original components and body panels as possible.

The re...