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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
Vehicle Details
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.

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
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,555
Median Price (Since 2020)
£15,300
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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