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Not Sold (Est: £30,000 - £35,000)

1963 Austin Mini 850cc Historic Rally Car

United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026 • Lot 219

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AI Listing Summary

This 1963 Austin Mini 850cc is a historic rally car built to Downton specification, boasting a full Downton engine conversion and competition-focused drivetrain. Recently displayed in a museum, it requires some recommissioning but comes with a photographic restoration history and FIVA passport.

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Condition 

8

The car is described as a highly developed, beautifully executed Downton Mini that has been restored with guidance from experts. It is also equipped with FIA full roll cage, FIA cut-off switches, fire extinguisher, period footrest and rally-spec boot pan. However, it is noted that some recommissioning will be required prior to active use, which indicates that it is not in pristine or outstanding condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

AA2S7S427294M

Odometer:

89,907 miles

Reg Number:

NFF 592

RHD/LHD:

RHD

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 Proven in compet...

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£1,175

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£6,555

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£15,300

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