1963 Austin Mini Super Saloon
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Highlights
- Recent restoration and upgrade to Cooper racing specification
- 998cc engine
- Very high specification across mechanicals, interior and suspension
- Modified for track use
- Attractive Smoke Grey exterior with blue/grey interior
The Appeal
This amazing little car is emblematic of the journey Issignosis’ original Mini took from suburban driveway to race track. It began life as a 1963 Mk1 850 Super De Luxe. Now it is a lively track day car with a great specification.
It was modified for use in the HSCC Touring Car Championship so meets the FIA requirements of that series.
The transformation has been executed recently, which means that the buyer gets a virtually box fresh competition car in very good condition. The subtle Smoke Grey aesthetics disguise its potency, delivered via a 998cc engine, uprated suspension and race-specification interior including Safety Devices roll cage.
The list of work is extensive and comprehensive. Few cars offer such David and Goliath entertainment like a well sorted racing Mini and this, the specification confirms, is a very well sorted Mini.
History and Paperwork
- Registered 1st July 1963
- 14 registered keepers
- Current keeper acquired the car on 5th October 2022
- Current V5c
- Originally an 850 Super Deluxe, now equipped with a 998cc engine and Cooper S spec parts
- Undergone a restoration of the running gear with poly-bushes throughout
- Safety inspection status and expiry date not provided
- BMIHT Heritage Certificate confirms authenticity of original shell and running gear
- Modified for HSCC Touring Car Championship
- Vendor advises that viewings are welcome
List of recent works advised by seller:
- All running gear and subframes tightened, greased and torqued
- Driver’s seat replaced with new Cobra FIA race seat and Mini-specific seat rail
- Safety Devices Harness Bar and 3 seat belt anchor nuts fitted
- New harness fitted and adjusted
- New steering wheel and boss fitted
- New battery installed
- New rear light unit fitted
- Fuel tank removed and refitted with padding, clamp and neck to body seal
- Fuel line modified, re-routed and refitted with correct fuel line clamps In-line fuel filter fitted before carburettor
- Carburettor removed, checked and refitted with new gasket and throttle return spring
- New air filter fitted
- Throttle cable replaced New clutch master cylinder fitted Hard brake lines replaced
- Front calipers stripped and rebuilt with new seals
- Vacuum advance line fitted
- New speedo cable fitted
- Front driveshafts stripped, cleaned, sandblasted and repainted
- Driveshafts assembled and fitted using new needle roller drive couplings
- Braided oil pressure feed hose fitted
- Dash loom modified to work with instrument cluster
- New switch panel installed with full complement of switches
- Rain light fitted and wired up
- Proper functionality of all switches checked, corrected and labelled
- Battery cut off switch fitted and cut off pull handle run from boot
- 70AMP relay for ignition switch fitted 40amp relay for lighting circuit fitted
- Dynamo charging rate checked
- Basic tracking alignment to front end undertaken
- Full exhaust system fitted
- Tappets adjusted and new rocker cover gasket fitted
- Wiper motor stripped, inspected and refitted
The Condition
- Smoke Grey exterior appears in smart condition for its age and displays racing roundels
- Vendor states that the car is not a show queen - it is a working track car
- Blue/grey interior fitted with a bucket seat, roll cage, harness and fire extinguishers
- Cage features removable door bars, all painted in BMC Farina Grey
- New 2020 dated Lifeline fire extinguisher due for service in 2024
- Polycarbonate racing windows on original sliders
- LED rain light
- Rear seat lightened and original trim refitted
- Cobra Monaco FiA Legal seat fitted
- Steering wheel and boss replaced
- New Safety Devices 6 point bolt in cage and harness bar
- New OMP 6-Point Race Harness
- Switchgear replaced inside on fabricated switch panel
The Mechanics
- 998cc Mini engine on HS4 Carburettor to Cooper S specification
- Replaced wheel bearings throughout
- Rear arm pivots and bearings renewed
- Rear brake cylinders replaced
- New aluminium finned rear brake drums
- Braided brake lines renewed throughout
- New front hubs
- 7.5” front brake discs fitted
- Rebuilt 7.5” correct 2 pot Cooper S front calipers
- Seals replaced and stainless pistons fitted
- Brake hard lines replaced throughout
- Uprated front adjustable HILO Suspension trumpets
- Adjustable front tension rods and caster rods
- Suspension knuckles front and rear replaced
- Full exhaust system replaced with quiet system
- Needle roller rubber couplings renewed
- Front CV joints & boots replaced
- New battery cut off fitted
- Polybushed throughout
- New front balljoints
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1963
- Make Austin
- Model Mini
- Colour Grey
- Odometer 75,849 Miles
- Engine size 998
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Location Hampshire
- Country United Kingdom
15
bids
from 8
bidders
- jackson•••• £9,000 29/04/24
- invento•••• £8,500 29/04/24
- NigeC&C £8,200 29/04/24
- invento•••• £7,500 29/04/24
- jackson•••• £7,250 29/04/24
- Derek H•••• £7,100 29/04/24
- jackson•••• £7,000 29/04/24
- nedboc £6,500 28/04/24
- jackson•••• £6,000 28/04/24
- nedboc £5,500 27/04/24
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