Austin Mini 1963 850

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2026 on Saturday the 21st of March Sunday the 22nd of March, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. , Built from the ground up to authentic period Downton specification, inspired by Daniel Richmonds legendary Downton Engineering Works, long regarded as the ultimate authority on ASeries performance tuning,Expertled restoration, with guidance from modern Mini tuning maestro Nick Swift, ensuring technical integrity and period accuracy throughout the build,Full Downton engine conversion, dynotested at an impressive 72bhp, delivering performance comparable to a standard 1,275cc Cooper S,Competitionfocused drivetrain, incorporating a competition gearbox, allnew transmission components and uprated brakes for serious historic rally use,Authentic competition interior, featuring a periodcorrect dashboard, rally instrumentation and triple spotlights, complemented by periodstyle heated green leather seats,Prepared for historic rallying, equipped with FIA full rollcage, FIA cutoff switches, fire extinguisher, period footrest and rallyspec boot pan for mandated equipment,Proven in competition, with shakedown at the notoriously demanding Winter RAID St Moritz, where the allfemale crew secured the Ladies Prize on snow and ice,Offered from museum display, some recommissioning will be required prior to active use complete with photographic restoration history, FIVA passport and expired FIA HTP papers (Period E).,