1968 Austin Mini Cooper MkII 998
A 1968 Austin Mini Cooper MkII, built on 3 July 1968 and originally finished in white with a black roof, that was converted early in its life into a rally car styled after the mid-1960s works competitors. Prepared in Tartan Red with Old English White roof, the car carries period-correct equipment including Minilite wheels, twin fuel tanks, and a full roll-cage. It was actively rallied in the late 1980s and early 1990s, claiming an outright victory in the 1990 Cumbria Classic, and has since formed part of a private Mini collection.
Ownership
- 2023-02-24Auction saleSold £18,000 (≈ $23K)
- 2005 →Acquisition unknownFather and daughter private Mini collectorspartial documentation
Kept as part of a private Mini collection and used occasionally on road rallies and regularity events. The current owners fitted Mk I Cooper rear lights and rear screen to enhance the period appearance.
- Date unknownEarly unidentified owner who converted car to rally usenone documentation
An early owner decided to prepare the car for motorsport use, equipping it as a rally car in the style of mid-1960s works Minis. The precise timing and extent of this preparation is unclear.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownNigel Chetwyndpartial documentation
Chetwynd owned and navigated the car during the late 1980s and early 1990s, with Peter Barker driving. The car achieved notable rally results during this period, and press cuttings from the era accompany the vehicle.
Competition
- 1990Cumbria ClassicDriver: Peter Barker1st overall
Navigated by Nigel Chetwynd, the car took an outright win at this event.
- —Solway RallyDriver: Peter Barker2nd in class
Also navigated by Nigel Chetwynd; the event took place during the late 1980s to early 1990s period.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Modification
Converted from standard road car to rally specification, including fitment of a full roll-cage, revised dashboard panel, Tartan Red and Old English White livery, Minilite wheels on extended arches, heavy-duty sump guard, Cooper S-style twin fuel tanks with quick-fillers, four Lucas auxiliary lights, roof-mounted spotlight, bonnet and boot straps, and hand-held fire extinguisher.
Timing of the conversion is uncertain; may have been carried out progressively or as a single preparation exercise.
- —Modification
Rear lights and rear screen sourced from a Mk I Cooper were fitted to reinforce the period works-car aesthetic.
Carried out during the current owners' tenure from 2005 onwards.
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