1965 | Austin Mini Cooper 998 MK1

If you speed up on curves instead of slowing down, you probably own a Mini
1965 Mini Cooper FIA Rally Car
Valid FIA HTP, Belgian registration, RACB book
Ideal entry for Monte Carlo, VHRS or any other Classic Rally

 This 1965 original Mini Mk1 was professionally prepared as a Mini Cooper 998cc Rally car in Turku Finland where it was campaigned and autographed on the dashboard by local flying Finn Rauno Aaltonen, the inventor of left foot braking and the Aaltonen spin.

In 2024 the car was exported to Belgium in 2024 where the body was restored and resprayed in its striking bright blue color.

The car comes with a valid FIA HTP, a Belgian RACB yellow booklet and Belgian Oldtimer registration with technical inspection valid to April 2029.

For some of its spectacular Rally action and left foot braking in Finland see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FuRU5RyIY4

Some specs

• Correct 998cc A series Mini Cooper Engine
• Twin SU carburetors
• Straight cut close ratio gearbox
• Original Mini Cooper front disc brakes
• Full welded in roll-cage with removable side bars
• 4 Rally headlamps
• Lowered Steering column
• Momo Steering wheel
• Sump guard
• 2 six-point safety harnesses
• Sparco competition seats
• Dual fire extinguisher
• Speedwell badges

Spares by separate negotiation

• Original Cooper S wheels and tires
• Gearbox
• Suspension parts
• Anti Roll bar
• SU Carburetors