1965 MINI Cooper

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