Morris Mini 1966

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 on Sunday the 9th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. , When the previous owner’s genuine Mini Cooper S was written off, a 1966 Mini 850 was sourced, restored and converted to a Monte Carlo rally car replica,Many of the genuine Cooper S parts were salvageable and utilised including the engine which was rebuilt and expanded to 1,340cc and mated to a new straight-cut gearbox,Lots of details - 130mph Cooper speedo, twin fuel tanks, Cooper S badges, grille/boot board, chrome mirrors, front spot and fog lights, leather bonnet strap, 10" Minilite wheels, bonnet mounted engine cut-off switch, sump guard, two towing eyes, heated windscreen, wheel arch extensions, mud flaps, Sabelt racing belts, roll cage, rear seat-delete, fire extinguisher, pace note reading lights, stop watches, full bank of racing switches, twin fuel tanks, centre exit exhaust and rear spot/reversing light,This is a superb homage and not a competition-spec car, but ‘cuts quite a dash’ and would be lots of fun,