Beschreibung
The Austin Mini debuted in 1959 and it was small by the standards of the time. Today it is even smaller. In a sea of SUVs and Crossovers, a classic Mini remains a 'toy car'.
But if its dimensions seem like childs play, the engineering and design are far from it. Thanks to the engine placed in a transverse position, a giant innovation in 1959, and the axles positioned at the ends of the body, the little English car easily accommodated four adults inside. In 2014, a group of 27 girls got into a classic Mini. A Record registered in the Guinness Book and which attests to how spacious the car is.
The truth is that the Mini also combined with its versatility driving dynamics worthy of a sports car. With an 848cc engine powered by a single carburetor, 34 hp and a 4-speed gearbox, the Mini 850 is not, nor has it ever aimed to be, a vehicle with sporting pretensions (for that we have the Cooper S). However, the low driving position, the light and direct steering and its short wheelbase guarantee an absolutely unique driving experience.
This 850 De Luxe, from 1967, is, as the name suggests, the most luxurious version, and is frankly ‘like new’. It has undergone a careful restoration that respects all the originality of the time. It is also carrying a certificate of historical interest.
