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1962' MINI Classic

£16,000

Published 18 April 2026ID: 2ym2x0

Warwickshire
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Information from the owner

Age: 64 years

Mileage: 34795 km

Displacement: 997 cc

Transmission: Manual

Exterior color: Red

Seller's comments about 1962' MINI Classic

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at Supercar Fest 2026 on Saturday the 16th of May, Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northampton, NN6 0BN.Introduced in 1961 the Austin Mini Cooper 997cc was a performance-oriented collaboration between BMC and racing legend John CooperIt transformed the standard 848cc economy car into a 55bhp, 90mph rally-bred icon, featuring a unique 997cc twin-carb engine, front disc brakes, and close-ratio gearbox. Produced until 1964 before upgrading to 998ccManufactured on 08/ 11/ 1962 and exported to Philadelphia, USA just four days later. Originally LHD and finished in Old English White with a black roof and tartan red interiorRepatriated to the UK in in 2018 by a Mini enthusiast and subject to an extensive restoration, whilst retaining the original floors, sills, front/ rear sub-frames and stainless steel seam coversConverted to RHD and the engine and gearbox sent to specialists Somerford Mini for a full rebuild back to original 997 spec, with a new wiring loom and a new Newton Commercial interior in authentic Tartan Red and Gold Brocade designSubsequently sold through ourselves in 2019 and purchased by our vendor who has enjoyed the car since, with occasional, sparing use as part of his extensive collectionRecently converted to electronic ignition with the carbs cleaned and stripped and we understand that  it's running very well as a resultSupplied with  a current V5C (correctly classed as Historic), a Heritage Certificate and various other items of paperworkA superb opportunity to purchase a well sorted early M1 Cooper that is looking and running very well and ready to be enjoyed.