1959 Mini Classic

⭕ THE SALE

1959 Austin Mini Seven (Rally Spec) is for sale on our website, Trade Classics. The price listed here is our guide price. Please view Trade Classics to read more about the car with more photos of the car that will show you the full condition, with the option to directly ask the seller any questions you may have.

⭕ VEHICLE SUMMARY

Few cars have had an impact on motoring and motorsport quite like the original 1959 Austin Mini Seven.

Launched as a revolutionary answer to practical, affordable transport, the Mini quickly evolved into something far greater, a motorsport legend. Its lightweight nature, nimble handling, and innovative engineering made it a formidable competitor on rally stages around the world, earning a reputation for punching far above its weight.

This particular car stands firmly within that heritage. With authentic rally modifications, purposeful character, and unmistakable patina, it captures everything that made the Mini an icon both on the road and in the heat of competition.

Coming to market after almost 25 years with our vendor, who has cared for and embraced its rally character, this example remains a wonderfully evocative survivor. Though documentation is limited, its specification, period features, and mechanical details strongly support its status as an early rally-prepared car.

Purpose-built for rallying while retaining much of its early Mini charm, it remains functional, characterful, and very much in keeping with a classic motorsport machine, showing honest signs of use from both its age and its rallying life. Finished in its original colour and fitted with lightweight panels and practical rally modifications, it presents as an honest, competition-used car that wears its history proudly.

⭕ VEHICLE DETAIL

We've written a longer and detailed description about this vehicle on our website that will have all of your burning questions answered. To see the car on our site then just click the 'Website' link on this listing - it will take you directly to the car without searching, or you can search for us, Trade Classics, on Google.

⭕ BEFORE YOU CALL US

We love to speak to buyers about our specialist cars, however, we sell lots of cars each week across the UK and mainland EU, so we'd really value you helping us out by checking out the full listing on Trade Classics first. This is because we have written additional information about history, condition and specification. Don't worry, if you still have a question and you want to speak to us then no problem - please just give us a call during office hours.

⭕ ABOUT US

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