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Est: £40,000 - £50,000
1964 Mini Cooper 'S' - Ex-Manuel Lopes Gião
UK • 14 Nov 2026 • Lot 158
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A rare 1964 Mini Cooper S with significant race and rally history, driven by celebrated Portuguese racer Manuel Lopes Gião. This genuine competition car has undergone an extensive restoration, retaining its period correct Connaught Green paint and competition-inspired mechanicals.
Condition
8
Restored, competition spec, excellent
/ 10
Manual
BTL188B
1964
Auction
CA2S7L552062
RHD
United Kingdom
Description
A genuine multiple race and rally-winning Mini Cooper S with significant international competition history, this 1964 example offers a rare opportunity to acquire a car directly associated with one of Portugal’s most celebrated racing drivers, Manuel Lopes Gião.
Campaigned under the banner of Sporting Clube de Portugal, this is no replica or retrospective tribute, but the actual competition car with a fascinating story spanning Portugal and Angola during the golden era of Mini motorsport.
Finished in period-correct Connaught Green (paint code GN18), the Mini retains the purposeful character of a genuine competition Cooper S, complete with sliding rally-style windows and the distinctive twin external fuel fillers associated with the model.
Its restoration included a comprehensive rebuild of the bodyshell, subframes, suspension, steering and running gear, with an emphasis on retaining the car’s original character while preparing it for continued enjoyment. Under the bonnet is a compet...
Price Analysis vs Other Cooper Ss
£600
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,490
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£115,000
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