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1966 Mini Cooper S BMC Competition Department

COYS • United Kingdom • 14 Jan 2017

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1966 Mini Cooper S, chassis 850926, boasts a distinguished rally history from 1966-1968, driven by legends like Timo Makinen and Paddy Hopkirk in events such as the Alpine, RAC, and Swedish rallies. It later served as a publicity car and has been under long-term ownership, featured in publications, and signed by Walter Rohrl, adding significant provenance and collector appeal.

Condition

7 / 10

Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

850926

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

JMO 388D

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Launched in March 1963, the 1,071cc Mini Cooper S was the ultimate Mini, at its heart a much higher specification engine than the plain Cooper’s unit, and slightly larger but much more efficient front disc brakes.

The increased potential of the S was quickly demonstrated by Rauno Aaltonen’s outright win on the 1963 Alpine Rally, followed by Paddy Hopkirk’s 1st place overall on the Monte Carlo, 3rd on the Tour de France and 4th on the RAC.

Manufactured in 1966, 850926 has the distinction of being a Works Mini Cooper S and campaigned from 1966 through to 1968 in some of the greatest rallies piloted by two of the greatest names in Rallying history.

In 1966, 850926 first Works outing was at the 27th Alpine Rally in early September with Timo Makinen at the wheel and Paul Easter carrying out co-driver duties but due to head gasket issues it was forced into an early retirement.

Rally legend Paddy Hopkirk took the wheel for the RAC rally on the 19th November 1966.

No fewer than seven work...