1964 AUSTIN MINI COOPER MK1 - MIGLIA SPECIFICATION

KEY FACTS

• A 1964 Austin, rebuilt to Mini Miglia racing specification.
• It is powered by a fully prepared 1.3-litre Longman Racing engine, producing around 128bhp, coupled to a Jack Knight straight-cut gearbox with a limited-slip differential.
• The car has not been raced or rallied since its restoration and upgrade to Mini Miglia specification, but has had a recent fluid change.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Its 1.3-litre engine features a short inlet manifold, matched and flowed to a 40DCOE Weber carburettor. It has Cooper S castings, and the engine is mounted to a new Jack Knight transmission and LSD.
• The car now has fully adjustable rose-jointed suspension, professionally corner weighted for fast road use. It rides on Force Racing 10-inch alloys with new Yokohama tyres, with a second set of wheels also included.
• Braking is by four-pot callipers with vented discs.
• The exterior features Jim Barrett Bespoke Leather bonnet straps, and Italian Job-style mounted triple front spotlights.
• It has been upgraded with a carbon-fibre and fibreglass front end with separate bonnet, professionally fabricated inner metal wings, carbon-fibre boot floor, and fibreglass doors and boot lid. There are also custom Perspex side and rear windows, which have all been professionally bonded.
• Inside, there is a bespoke dashboard with analogue stopwatches, a full FIA-compliant roll cage, and a plumbed-in Lifeline 2000 fire extinguisher.
• There are Sparco Sprint V racing seats with four-point harnesses, a Momo quick-release steering wheel, aluminium passenger footrest, and a master battery cut-off switch.
• Its British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate is included, along with a raft of maintenance documents, a battery operated fuel filler and a sump guard protector.

CONDITION

• The bodywork has undergone a seven-coat repaint in Audi Alpine White and Land Rover Bali Blue, also benefiting from a Gtechniq ceramic coating and a layer of PPF on the bonnet and roof.
• It now presents in superb condition, with no wear or damage.
• The bespoke interior is in good order, and all of the switchgear controls work as they should.
• The most recent MOT test was on 4 March 2019 at an indicated 657 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• In 2019 and 2020, the car has been given fresh Mobil 1 oil and AP Racing Formula Dot 5.1 performance brake fluid.
• It remains in great shape following its restoration and conversion to racing specification, and has not yet seen any competition.

SUMMARY

This Austin Mini has been fully rebuilt and enhanced to Cooper Mk1 ‘Mini Miglia’ specification with bespoke bodywork and a number of high-performance modifications. Unraced since its conversion, it presents in fantastic condition, and represents a great opportunity for someone seeking a first step into the world of historic motorsport.

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