Classic Car Auctions has announced the line-up for its auction at the Practical Classics car show at the NEC on March 24-25. There's a handful of Minis up for grabs - see which one you like the best.
Three Minis and variants up for sale this weekend at Historics @ Brooklands.
Lot 294 - 1960 Austin Mini Seven Super Deluxe Lot Number 294 Registration 285 JYB Chassis Number AA25742246 Engine Number 8AM-U-H30416 Odometer reading 32,836 miles Estimate No Reserve
-- An excellent example of the very rare 970cc Mini Cooper S homologation special of which fewer than 1000 were ever built. -- Built in 1964 the Cooper S features a works specification interior and an updated high-performance engine. -- An original 970 S with matching engine and chassis numbers the Mini is offered for sale by Silverstone Auctions on 29th – 30th July with an estimate of between £43,000 and £50,000. The rarest of all flavours of the Mini Cooper S, a 970 S built in 1964 comes up for auction at the Silverstone Classic on 29th – 30th July. A fine example of the homologation special created to qualify the Cooper S for the under 1000cc category in racing and rallying, the car presented by Silverstone Auctions is one of less than a thousand ever built.
With engine and chassis numbers matching logbook records and an extensive history file including homologation papers, heritage certificate, 2004 FIA Historic Technical Passport and MoT certificates, the iconic Cooper 970 S is estimated to sell for between £43,000 and £50,000.
“This is a rare and very collectible car,” says Nick Whale, managing director of Silverstone Auctions. “This represents the rarest Cooper S of all time so an original car like this with matching numbers throughout is extraordinary.”
The Mini is in excellent condition having completed only 3,000 miles under its current ownership over the last 15 years. It’s been kept in a heated garage along with the vendor’s historic motor vehicle collection. The exterior is immaculately finished in Tweed Grey with a Old English White roof, enhanced by tastefully placed leather bonnet straps, Cibie spot lights, reversing lamp, and two Monza filler caps (originals also included).
Mini fans will drool over the specification of this historically important Cooper S. The engine has been uprated by renowned North Yorkshire motorsport experts AMAC Engineering and now features a 649 camshaft, baffled sump and lightened flywheel to produce a free revving unit up to 7500rpm with 95 bhp at the flywheel.
An alloy sump guard protects from underneath along with aeroquip brake pipes, and the suspension has been upgraded with a negative camber front setup, all finished off with an iconic set of Minilite wheels, including the spare. The authentic look is completed with FIA specification wheel arches, and under the bonnet there’s a further light with switch and an upgraded oil cooler and radiator, all vital for a night-time climb over the Col de Turini!
The interior also lives up to its Cooper S sporting heritage with a range of features including a full Safety Devices removable bolted in roll cage, a works specification dash with rev counter, retro trip meter, watches and a plug for a Don Barrow “Potty” map magnifier. Other period touches include a map light and spot light on the roll cage, Newton Commercial bucket seats, fire extinguisher and a Moto-Lita leather steering wheel. The original seats and steering wheel are included in the sale.
Classic Car Auction's June sale had a real treat for Mini enthusiasts with a number of the cars up for grabs. Take a look below to see what was available and what they sold for.
1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Lot: 210 Sold for (£): 3,300
Offered for sale is a .998L 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair manual. Coming with a partial history file, this lot's condition scores 90 / 135.
Classic Car Auctions says:
A fabulous, Mini Mayfair showing just 53,000 miles from new...
Based on the Mini 'City' with a number of bespoke 'Mayfair' options Two owners from new, one lady since 1989 and and in lovely condition throughout Good history file showing most MoTs until the late 1990s along with past service invoices and other documents. The mileage of 53,000 is believed to be correct but can't be warranted Fresh MOT valid until 1/05/2018
1999 Rover Mini Cooper Lot: 223 Sold for (£): 5,500
Offered for sale is a 1.3L 1999 Rover Mini Cooper manual that has been with the current owner for the last year. Coming with a partial history file, this lot's condition scores an impressive 112 / 135.
Classic Car Auctions says: An individual, retro-looking Cooper... 29,000kms / 18,000 miles...
Japanese import. Possibly a limited edition Retro style. Looks fabulous in white with a black roof and black 'Speedwell' mirrors Unusual details; red coach line, red insert in windscreen surround Check trim and red carpets. Bespoke dashboard with 'flock' appearance Imported from Japan last year, car UK registered with V5 and valid MOT issued with no advisories On arrival, was serviced and shock absorbers replaced Sensible guide, worth a look
2000 Rover Mini Cooper Sport 'Final Edition' Lot: 226 Sold for (£): 10,780
Offered for sale is a 1.3L 2000 Rover Mini Cooper Sport Final Edition manual that has been with the current owner for the last year. Coming with a partial history file, this lot's condition scores an impressive 107 / 135.
Classic Car Auctions says: One of only 2,091, right-hand drive, Final Editions ever made...
Superbly presented in Dark Metallic Green and Silver Subject to a total restoration including bodywork, engine, suspension and brakes Huge file available showing depth of restoration using parts from British Heritage Showing only 32,000 miles, approximately 1,000 since engine rebuild New MoT to be issued prior to sale Outstanding. One of the smartest we have ever seen
1995 Rover Mini 'Sidewalk' Limited Edition Lot: 282 Sold for (£): 5,170
Offered for sale is a 1.275L 1995 Rover Mini Sidewalk Limited Edition Sidewalk Edition manual that has been with the current owner for the last 5 years. Coming with a partial history file, this lot's condition scores 80 / 135.
Classic Car Auctions says: Very smart in Kingfisher Blue with a 'Blue Tartan' interior... Based on the 1275cc Mini Sprite. One of 1,000 UK cars Fully restored including engine rebuild, new sills and more New carpets. Mini 'Superlight' alloys. New exhaust system Lovely original Tartan Interior with Red seatbelts Low mileage of just over 50,500 Recent Mot issued to April 2018
NB....Previously the subject of an insurance total loss claim in 1995
1966 'Downton' Austin Cooper 998 Lot: 309 Sold for (£): 36,300
Offered for sale is a 0.998L 1966 Austin Mini Cooper (Downton 998) manual that has been with the current owner for the last 2 years. Coming with a partial history file, this lot's condition scores an impressive 120 / 135.
Classic Car Auctions says: **Lot Update - Fresh MOT until 30th May 2018 and a NOVA reference has been issued ** A very, very, rare original Downton-tuned Austin Cooper... A survivor from the era when tuning Minis was a cottage industry Fitted with a Downton 'Touring' conversion in October 1967 before export Shipped to Australia for a few years and subsequently to New Zealand until 2017 Although sound the bodywork was partially restored in 1997 Full mechanical restoration this year. Only 70 miles covered since, so will need running in It may be possible to reunite the car with its original registration - JGY 303D Accompanied by its original UK licence documents, detailed Downton invoices (1967), original service records, buff logbook, letters from the original and subsequent owners, and a 'Classic Car' magazine article featuring the car An important part of Mini history. An absolute gem
Latest News; The car arrived in the UK on Wenesday morning (31/05/17), started on the first turn (after 6 weeks at sea), and flew throught the MOT in the afternoon. In possession of its new MOT and NOVA, it's now being polished in readiness for the sale.
1999 Rover Mini 'Paul Smith' Lot: 318 Sold for (£): 7,480
Offered for sale is a 1.275L 1999 Rover Mini Paul Smith manual that has been with the current owner for the last 12 years. Coming with a partial history file, this lot's condition scores an impressive 95 / 135.
Classic Car Auctions says: A rare classic 'Paul Smith' limited edition (300 in the UK) ... Finished in Paul Smith Blue with Lime Green details in the boot and engine bay Black Leather interior, magnolia dials, black and silver 'rose petal' alloys Reading just 16,500 miles with 15 previous MoT Certificates present Current enthusiast owner, long term ownership of 12 years Fresh MoT prior to Sale
NB. 5/10/2000. ***** This car was Category D Insurance Loss. "Vehicle Damaged But Repairable - Insurer Decided Not To Repair"
1968 Austin Mini Cooper MKII '998' Lot: 323 Sold for (£): Unsold
Offered for sale is a 0.998L 1968 Austin Mini Cooper Mark II 998 manual that has been with the current owner for the last 2 years. Coming with a partial history file, this lot's condition scores an impressive 131 / 135.
Classic Car Auctions says: Painstakingly restored and in classic Cooper colours... Full bare-metal, no expense spared, restoration just completed Floor is original as is the roof, bulkhead, rear body sections, doors, bonnet, and boot New boot floor, both inner and outer sills, A Panels, front wings, and front panel Parts alone cost £15,000. Mechanical restoration; see Vendor's Comments Finished in Tartan Red with a Black Roof Five keepers in total. Vendor believes indicated mileage of 72,418 (21/03/17) is genuine Heritage Certificate confirming 'Matching Numbers'
1991 Rover Mini Cooper RSP Lot: 343 Sold for (£): 3,190
Offered for sale is a 1.275L 1991 Rover Mini Mini Cooper RSP manual that has been with the current owner for the last year. Coming with a partial history file, this lot's condition scores an impressive 104 / 135.
Classic Car Auctions says: "Rover Special Project" LE Cooper; one of only 1,050 built for the UK market... MG Metro 1275cc Engine, Mini '30'interior and a few bespoke bits Black paintwork, white roof, black leather and cloth seats, red carpets, red leather steering wheel Recent body restoration with photographic record Four previous owners and reasonable service history with lots of bills Unusually, this particular "R.S.P." wasn't registered until 1991 Minis are still one of the most fun cars to drive....buy now and tick it off your bucket list! Further spec details http://www.rsp-cooper-register.co.uk/About_the_RSP.htm
1991 Rover Mini Mayfair Lot: 360 Sold for (£): 1,430
Offered for sale is a 1.0L 1991 Rover Mini Mayfair automatic that has been with the current owner for the last 6 years. Coming with an extensive history file, this lot's condition scores 85 / 135. Classic Car Auctions says: Low mileage example of Britains most iconic car... Mayfair specification with plush velour interior and other luxuriesOnly 43,000 and supplied with ALL MOTs since 1994 Automatic gearbox and glass tilting sunroof Supplied with some service history
Well-documented 1967 ‘Touring’ conversion complete with detailed Downton invoices and records.
Only 70 miles covered since a recent full mechanical restoration to strictly original specifications.
Offered for sale with an estimate of £35,000 to £40,000 at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre on Saturday 10th June.
An original and exceedingly rare 1966 Austin Cooper 998, once breathed on by the legendary Daniel Richmond at Downton Engineering, is attracting huge attention from classic Mini fans in the run-up to the Classic Car Auctions June Sale at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, near Leamington Spa, on 10th June, 2017.
There were a fair few classic Minis auctioned off last weekend at Brooklands with the new season whetting the appetite for new investment or treat. Let's see what went down.
1990 Rover Mini Cooper RSP Lot: 1026 Sold for (£): 9,020 Estimate (£): 8,000 - 10,000 Offered for sale is a 1.275L 1990 Rover Mini Cooper manual that has been with the current owner for the last year. Coming with an extensive history file, this lot's condition scores an impressive 101 / 135. Classic Car Auctions says: Just over 12,000 miles from new Gloss Black, White Roof and Stripes, Sunroof and Minilites. Looks great Lovely original interior Comprehensive history file from day one 2nd owner had the vehicle for 24 years Unrestored example of this popular classic This is a limited edition RSP model ( Rover Special Projects )
1967 Morris Mini Minor Lot: 989 Sold for (£): 5,280 Estimate (£): 5,000 - 7,000 Offered for sale is a 0.85L 1967 Morris Mini Minor manual. Coming with a history file, this lot's condition scores 42 / 135.
Classic Car Auctions says: A great restoration project for one of the last Mk1 Minis... A great contender for restoration. Last of the Mk1 Minis Original floor tags This vehicle has had an identity check carried out by VOSA The V5 will state "substantially repaired and/or accident damaged: identity checked in 2004 (Showing as Insurance write off on HPI)
Want to know how much these little classics are going for...? This 2000 Rover Mini Cooper Sport 500, with just 439 miles on the clock, sold for £23,800.
This MkI Cooper S with nearly 90k on the clock sold for £48,720.
This December Barons is hosting its annual Christmas Auction. Held at Sandown Park on 13 December, there's at least one Mini in the auction to have a goosey at.
Lancaster Insurance, headline sponsor of the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, has announced that its raised a whopping £12,938 for Prostate Cancer UK. The specialist insurer auctioned its Mini restoration project on Saturday (12th) at the show through Silverstone Auctions, and after a thrilling bidding war, Mr Davies from Wales became the new owner.
2000 Rover Mini Cooper Sport Lot: TBA Estimate (£): 9,000 - 11,000
Offered for sale is a 1.275L 2000 Rover Mini Cooper Sport manual that has been with the current owner for the last 14 years. Coming with a partial history file, this lot's condition scores an impressive 107 / 135. Classic Car Auctions says: A collectable car with just 15,700 miles from new...
Described as being in excellent condition
Classic colour combination of Cooper Green/White Roof with Silver/Black leather
Used sparingly during current long term ownership of 14 years
All MOT certificates present
Minilites, spot lights, side stripe, all the "Sport" bits
1990 Rover Mini Cooper Lot: TBA Estimate (£): 8,000 - 10,000
Offered for sale is a 1275ccL 1990 Rover Mini Cooper manual that has been with the current owner for the last year. Coming with an extensive history file, this lot's condition scores an impressive 101 / 135. Classic Car Auctions says: One of Sir Alec Issigons's best...
Only 12,000 miles from new
Comprehensive history file from day one
2nd owner had the vehicle for 24 years
Unrestored example of this popular classic
1963 Mini Cooper S Evocation Lot: TBA Estimate (£): 20,000 - 24,000
Offered for sale is a 1.071L 1963 Morris Mini Cooper S Evocation manual. Coming with a partial history file, this lot's condition scores an impressive 104 / 135.
Classic Car Auctions says: Fresh from a full, ground up, nut and bolt restoration...
Evocation project turning 998cc Cooper into a Cooper 'S'
Meticulously pieced together, with every effort made to replicate a genuine Mini Cooper 1071S
Rebuilt correct 1071cc engine and head with new oil pump and overhauled genuine 'S' gearbox
New wiring loom and Cooper 'S' specification brakes
Silverstone Auctions will auction a 1969 Morris Mini Super Deluxe at the Classic Motor Show on 12th November to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK.
‘Margo’ the Mini has been restored by Lancaster Insurance and is now ready to find a new owner.
The 33,000 mile, one family owned Mini will be offered without reserve with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to the charity.
Silverstone Auctions will be offering a special ‘life saving’ Mini for sale at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show at Birmingham NEC on 12th November to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK.
Britain’s most bizarre car auction will take place in Hampshire next week with lots including a dilapidated Batmobile, a giant bowl of Spaghetti Bolognese and a Nissan dressed as a dog.
Registration: YYU 292H Chassis Number: KA2S6-1321285 Engine Number: 9F1SA1Y-54194 Number of cylinders: 4 CC: 1275 Year of Manufacture: 1970 Estimate (£): 45,000 - 55,000 Synonymous with the Mini badge, Wood & Pickett have been converting, tuning and supplying parts for Minis since the 1960s. Proprietors and founders, Bill Wood and Les Pickett mastered their craft at Hooper & Co in London before joining forces and setting up their own company in 1947. Spotting a gap in the market, they were determined to offer Mini conversions better than that of leading rival Radford and the 'Margrave' Mini was their first offering, featuring a distinctive leather & walnut fascia panel, leather or Dralon seating and front and rear nudge bars, to which customers were invited to add from a long list of individually-priced options. Bill and Les retired in the early 1980s but the business still remains strong under the stewardship of Mike Standring and currently operates from its home in Leatherhead, Surrey. from where it is still able to supply a full list of parts for the early W&P Minis.
Classic Car Auctions’ (CCA) September Sale on Saturday 24th September at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre has a number of Minis up for sale. Here's the lowdown on them.
Offered for sale is a 0.998L 1977 Leyland 1000 manual that has been with the current owner for the last 6 years. Coming with a partial history file, this lot's condition scores 81 / 135.
Classic Car Auctions says: A rare find - just two owners and 15,000 miles.
Offered for sale is a .850L 1966 Austin Mini MK1 manual that has been with the current owner for the last 2 years. Coming with a partial history file, this lot's condition scores 79 / 135.
Classic Car Auctions says: This 1966 Austin Mini 850 Mk.I Super Deluxe was purchased by our vendor in late 2013, after having been discovered in a barn in Le Mans, where is had been dry stored since the early 1990s. The bodywork of the car was in good condition and so, to retain its originality, it was decided that a sympathetic restoration was necessary. The car was stripped down, subframes, glass, brightwork and rubbers removed and a full respray carried out. The original interior was also in fair condition and so it was cleaned, repaired where necessary and put back into the car. The engine was dismantled, a bore inspection done, and the cylinder head rebuilt before being reassembled with new gaskets. A new clutch was also fitted at this time.
The early part of this Mini's history is unfortunately not present, however, there is a photographic record of all the work carried out since our vendor took ownership. Supplied with a UK V5c, this charming, and well-restored Austin Mini 850 Super Deluxe is now ready to be enjoyed by its next owner for years to come.
Offered for sale is a .998ccL 1986 Mini Mayfair manual that has been with the current owner for the last 29 years. Coming with a partial history file, this lot's condition scores an impressive 96 / 135.
Classic Car Auctions says: A fabulous, one lady owner since 1987, Mini Mayfair showing just 53,000 miles from new presented in remarkable condition throughout with an equally impressive history file. Described as "Good to very good" all round by our vendor, this little blue Mini Mayfair has obviously been looked after, and would make an ideal first car for a younger member of the family.
Offered for sale is a 1.275L 1999 Mini Mini manual. Coming with a partial history file, this lot's condition scores 83 / 135.
Classic Car Auctions says: A charming Mini Cooper reading just 38,046 miles from new - 1 former owner.
This charming 1998 Mini has covered just over 38,000 miles and has had just 1 former keeper. It has just had a service and fresh MoT and is ready for summer motoring. Supplied with a good history file with previous bills, old MoTs, x2 sets of keys and the original service book with handbooks. The car has been driven by a CCA employee and it performed very well when being photographed. These late minis represents superb value for anyone looking for an original car that runs and drives as it should.
Offered for sale is a 1.6L 2013 Mini Clubvan Cooper manual that has been with the current owner for the last year. Coming with an extensive history file, this lot's condition scores 82 / 135.
Classic Car Auctions says: Perfect for a lifestyle business...with its striking looks, covered rear windows and a generous load bay, this 2013 Mini Cooper Clubvan is ideal for business use. On its launch in 2012, the Mini Clubvan filled a niche for smart stylish small load carrying vehicles. With its 6-speed manual gearbox and 1.6 petrol engine, the Clubvan can handle motorway cruising as well as be nippy enough for city traffic. If you are a photographer, florist, mobile hairdresser, IT consultant or just require a stylish lifestyle-van, this 4,500-mile car is for you. An MoT will be required on the 31st January 2016.
Classic Car Auctions is hosting its next event on Saturday June 18 where there are at least two classic Minis up for sale. www.classiccarauctions.co.uk