Highlights

No expense spared rally-spec build overseen by Irish Mini rallying specialists
1,380cc engine built by Mini rallying legend Lloyd Hutchinson, producing 140bhp
MED close-ratio dog gearbox with Quaife limited-slip differential
Barely used since full rebuild, with only a few hundred miles covered
Late 1969 manufacture, first registered in Ireland in January 1970

The Appeal

The classic Mini has long been a force to be reckoned with in rallying. Issigonis created a car that boasted diminutive dimensions, low weight and front-wheel-drive layout, which made for a bona fide giant-killer on the sports circuit. Rally-spec cars are still endlessly appealing, endlessly fun and loaded with character - so it's little wonder we expect this one to garner plenty of attention at auction.

This late 1969-manufactured car was first registered in Ireland in January 1970 and has since been transformed into a comprehensive rally machine under the guidance of some of Ireland's most respected Mini rallying figures. At its heart is a 1,380cc engine built by Lloyd Hutchinson - a name that needs no introduction in Mini rallying circles - producing a verified 140bhp on tap. Power is delivered through a MED dog gearbox with a Quaife limited-slip differential and heavy-duty driveshafts, while the chassis benefits from AVO coil-overs all round, KAD wide-track front hubs with six-pot alloy callipers, KAD rear disc brakes, reinforced subframes and a Stone Motorsport roll cage. Inside, there are OMP seats and harnesses, a Curley carbon-fibre dashboard, a Tilton fully adjustable pedal box and both handheld and plumbed-in extinguishers. It's an enviable competition spec.

Since the current owner's purchase, the car has covered only a few hundred miles and has benefitted from a new starter motor and racing clutch. The vendor notes that it's a remarkable car to drive, with instant power delivery and a wonderful soundtrack from the engine and gearbox - and is being offered for a fraction of what it cost to build.

History and Paperwork

Late 1969 manufacture, first registered in Ireland in January 1970
UK-registered
Dyno sheet available for the 140bhp engine
MOT exempt
Accompanied by plenty of invoices charting the car's build

The Condition

The vendor describes the shell as solid with no obvious corrosion
Finished in a sporty red with white stripes, accented by black wide arches and bumpers
Stone Motorsport roll cage fitted
Curley carbon-fibre dashboard
OMP seats and harnesses
Custom wiring loom
Fresh air roof vent
Handheld extinguishers and a plumbed-in extinguisher
Front bulkhead box to accept a ram-air system
Larger rear suspension turrets to accommodate AVO coil-overs
Avon CR6ZZ tyres mounted on new 10"x6" Minilite wheels

The Mechanics

1,380cc A-series straight-four engine producing 140bhp, built by Lloyd Hutchinson
MED dog gearbox with Quaife limited-slip differential
MED cylinder head
Weber 45DCOE carburettor with Maniflow inlet manifold
123 mappable distributor
Maniflow reverse-megaphone exhaust system
Radtec large-volume radiator
Lightweight flywheel and heavy-duty clutch
Heavy-duty driveshafts
New starter motor and racing clutch fitted since purchase
AVO coil-overs all round
Tilton fully adjustable pedal box
KAD wide-track front hubs with 6-pot KAD alloy callipers
Lightweight rear beam axle with custom billet alloy rear radius arms from Track Day Performance
KAD rear disc brake conversion with alloy callipers
Adjustable front lower arms
Reinforced front and rear subframes
Electric power steering pump

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