£30,000 - £35,000
1963 Austin Mini 850cc Historic Rally Car
United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026 • Lot 219
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Mini was built to Downton specs and prepared for historic rallying. It has a Downton engine conversion, competition drivetrain and interior, and FIA roll cage. Some recommissioning is required as it was in museum display.
Condition
6
Recommissioning will be required.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
AA2S7S427294M
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
NFF 592
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Built from the ground up to authentic period ‘Downton’ specification, inspired by Daniel Richmond’s legendary Downton Engineering Works, long regarded as the ultimate authority on A-Series performance tuning
Expert-led restoration, with guidance from modern Mini tuning maestro Nick Swift, ensuring technical integrity and period accuracy throughout the build
Full Downton engine conversion, dyno-tested at an impressive 72bhp, delivering performance comparable to a standard 1,275cc Cooper ‘S’
Competition-focused drivetrain, incorporating a competition gearbox, all-new transmission components and uprated brakes for serious historic rally use
Authentic competition interior, featuring a period-correct dashboard, rally instrumentation and triple spotlights, complemented by period-style heated green leather seats
Prepared for historic rallying, equipped with FIA full roll-cage, FIA cut-off switches, fire extinguisher, period footrest and rally-spec boot pan for mandated equipment
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Points of note
£3,600
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,096
Median Price (Since 2020)
£15,300
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on Jul 09 2014
Latest MOT Mileage
89,229 miles
Registration Date
1963-06-15
MOT History
Failed
On Jul 09 2014 with 89,229 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory:
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Underside of vehicle rusty
- Areas of repair appear inadequate
Passed
On Apr 18 2012 with 87,732 miles
Failed
On Apr 18 2012 with 87,732 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Failed
On Oct 09 2010 with 86,483 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Oct 09 2010 with 86,483 miles
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