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£4,950 (Est: £6,000 - £8,000)

1966 Mini 850 Automatic

United Kingdom • 15 Oct 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This 1966 Mini 850 Automatic, sold for £4,950, is a rare survivor with its original registration and believed to have covered only 500 miles since 1992. It comes with extensive historic paperwork and service records, making it an appealing find for collectors.

Condition

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The car is described as a 'rare survivor with no modern upgrades,' suggesting it's well-preserved for its age. It has been MOT'd and serviced every year since 2011, indicating good maintenance. However, the presence of servicing invoices from 2014 to 2025 implies that some level of repair or maintenance has been required, and there is no information about the current cosmetic condition. Overall solid condition with slight wear visible in paint, interior, or wheels.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

A2S7S874653

Odometer:

83,000 miles

Reg Number:

FOX 959D

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The MkI Mini was the first iteration of BMC’s ubiquitous Mini model.

Characterised by sliding windows, external door hinges and "moustache" grille, a revolution at the time was it's transverse engine and front wheel drive, allowing for a spacious cabin in a small shell.

The MkI was produced between 1959 and 1967 at the Longbridge Plant near BMC's headquarters, with production in Australia continuing until 1970.

A rare survivor with no modern upgrades and wearing it's original registration number, with a believed genuine c.83,000 miles on the odometer, FOX 959D is understood to have covered no more than 500 miles since 1992.

In current ownership since 2011, it has been MOT'd and serviced every year since.

Unusually, the early history is present with copies of the Registration Of Sale dated 2 May 1966, BMC Maintenance Voucher (1966), After Sales Service at 982 miles (26 May 1966), 3000 mile service by BMC Service Dept, 6000 miles service receipt by Austin Motor Co Ltd etc.

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