1962 Ogle SX1000
The Ogle SX1000 was a luxury-oriented, fibreglass-bodied Mini-based GT produced by Ogle Designs in limited numbers, with only 68 examples completed before production ended following the death of founder David Ogle. Chassis #MO/62/037, fitted with a 998cc Cooper engine, was prepared for a promotional tour of the United States in 1963, after which it competed in American club racing and SCCA events before passing through several owners in Florida and Ohio. Repatriated to the UK, the car underwent a full restoration to period racing specification and has since been campaigned at British circuits.
Ownership
- 2023-08-25Auction saleEstimate £45,000 – £55,000
- 1962 → 1963Factory deliveryDavid Ogle / Ogle Designspartial documentation
The car was prepared and tuned by Ogle Designs for a promotional marketing tour of the United States, intended to generate sales interest in North America.
- 1963 → 1963Acquisition unknownSir John Whitmorepartial documentation
Following the failure of the American promotional tour, Sir John retained the car briefly before being compelled to sell it to cover the cost of his return flight to the UK.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownUS dealers (multiple, unnamed)none documentation
After Sir John's sale, the car changed hands through several American dealerships before reaching its next private owners.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownMr and Mrs Gretkorppartial documentation
Florida-based motorsport enthusiasts who kept the Ogle for over 25 years alongside a collection that included the Paddy Hopkirk Sebring-winning Mini Cooper S; eventually sold both cars together.
- Date unknownPrivate saleCincinnati-based collectorpartial documentation
Purchased both the Ogle and the Cooper S from the Gretkorps but had primary interest only in the Cooper, leading him to sell the Ogle onward.
- Date unknownPrivate saleCurrent UK-based vendorfull documentation
UK enthusiast who acquired the car from the Cincinnati owner, commissioned a full restoration, and has used it at several British circuits; history file includes SCCA records, photographs, and global Ogle register documentation.
Competition
- —SCCASCCA club events and local sprints (USA)
While in American ownership the car was entered in local sprint events and SCCA club racing; photographs of these appearances are held in the history file.
- —Castle Combe circuit racingDriver: Current UK-based vendor
Used by the present owner at Castle Combe as part of ongoing historic club motorsport activity.
- —Blyton Park circuit racingDriver: Current UK-based vendor
Competed at Blyton Park under the current owner's stewardship.
- —Curborough Sprint CourseDriver: Current UK-based vendor
Car was taken to Curborough among other venues by the present owner.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Upon returning to the UK, the car received a comprehensive rebuild to accurate period racing specification, including fitment of a roll cage, high-back driver's seat, and fire extinguisher, while retaining the original 998cc Cooper engine.
Restoration is documented with photographs in the history file.
- —ServiceAcespeed
Ongoing careful maintenance carried out by a Yorkshire-based specialist during the current owner's tenure.
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