1968 Austin Mini Cooper Sprint

Highlights

• Based on an original 1968 Austin Mini Cooper shell
• Metal-bodied Sprint conversion with glass windows throughout
• Three former registered keepers
• Current registered keeper of approximately 18 years
• Built 1070cc engine (Decked A+ block, 1071 Crank) and overhauled gearbox

The Appeal

The Mini Sprint is one of the most visually arresting interpretations of the classic Mini, achieved through the demanding process of sectioning and reshaping the original steel bodyshell to create a dramatically lower, sleeker silhouette. Unlike simpler fibreglass conversions, a properly executed metal-bodied Sprint requires extensive fabrication to the doors, pillars, window apertures, wheel arches and interior fittings, making such examples considerably rarer and more involved to produce.

This particular car is based on an original 1968 Austin Mini Cooper shell that has been de-seamed and converted to Sprint specification with glass windows throughout, not the usual perspex. Power comes from a built 1,070cc engine featuring a decked A+ block and 1071 crank, mated to an overhauled gearbox, both completed at the time of the build. The wider specification includes hydroelastic suspension, front disc brakes, twin fuel tanks and a period-correct working Harry Moss 8-track sound system. In the hands of its current registered keeper from 2008 until this year, the car has seen only very sparing use.

Key Information

• Mileage: 93,466 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT/road tax exempt
• Technical specs: built 1,070cc four-cylinder petrol (decked A+ block, 1071 crank), four-speed manual gearbox
• Paperwork: V5C, BMIHT certificate, MOT certificates, articles, restoration/build photographs, numerous invoices from specialists including Mini Spares

The Detail

• Metal-bodied Sprint conversion on a de-seamed 1968 Austin Mini Cooper shell
• Glass windows fitted throughout, not perspex
• Built 1,070cc engine with decked A+ block and 1071 crank, rebuilt at the time of the build
• Gearbox overhauled at the time of the build
• CSI classic sport ignition fitted
• Hydroelastic suspension
• Front disc brakes
• Twin fuel tanks
• Corbeau seats
• Mountney GT steering wheel
• Cooper style reverse rims
• Hinged rear number plate holder
• Working Harry Moss 8-track sound system
• Used very sparingly since 2018

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