Est: £26,000 - £30,000
1966 Austin Mini Cooper S 1275
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 10 Dec 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Est: £26,000 - £30,000
1966 Austin Mini Cooper S 1275
UK • 10 Dec 2026 • Lot 224P
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Austin Mini Cooper S underwent a significant restoration post-import, evidenced by over £20,000 in documented expenditure and matching numbers. It has been driven very little since restoration, presenting as outstanding.
Condition
9
Nicely presented, high-quality restoration.
/ 10
83 miles (via 2026 MOT)
CA2S7L931862
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
VAM 958D
1966
Auction
Est: £26,000 - £30,000
1966 Austin Mini Cooper S 1275
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 10 Dec 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
Registration No: VAM 958D
Chassis No: CA2S7L931862 MOT: Exempt
Benefiting from documented expenditure of over £20,000 since 2017 Notably nicely presented example
Supplied with a significant history file, including BMIHT Certificate Matching engine and body numbers to the Heritage Certificate
The chance meeting between John Cooper and Aurelio Lampredi at the 1959 Italian Grand Prix is now an established part of Mini folklore.
Having charmed a very early 850cc model out of BMC and driven it to Monza, Cooper was accosted by Fiat engineer (and ex-Ferrari F1 designer) Lampredi.
Infected by his old enemy’s enthusiasm, the Italian asked to borrow the new wonder car.
Returning several hours later, he heralded it as the future of automotive design before adding “if it weren’t so ugly, I’d shoot myself.” Unperturbed Cooper continued to harass Issigonis and BMC until they agreed to build a ‘hot’ version.
Initially conceived as a homologation special, the Mini Cooper was launched in July, ...
Price Analysis vs Other Mini Cooper Ss
£8,599
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£25,583
Median Price (Since 2020)
£143,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 31st Aug 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
83 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 1st Sept 2026, 83 miles
Failed
On 26th Aug 2026, 81 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Central Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On 26th Mar 2024, 42 miles
Passed
On 18th Nov 2022, 27 miles
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