1965 MINI Cooper

44 500 EUR

1965 MINI Cooper

44 500 EUR
  • Model
    MINI Cooper
  • Year
    1965
  • Condition
    Restored
  • Body Type
    Sedan / Saloon
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol
  • Power
    n/a
  • Mileage
    91,000 km
  • Address
    Lijsterstraat 143620 Lanaken
  • Country
  • Published
    Aug 29, 2025
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VIN
N/A
Color
Blue
Metallic
No
Engine
989
Engine Number
N/A
Chassis Number
N/A
Gearbox
Manual
Steering Wheel
LHD
Drive Wheels
N/A
1st Reg. Country
Belgium
Doors
2/3
Interior Color
Blue
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Description

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

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