Austin Mini Cooper 998 MK1
(1964 - 1967)
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Small, loud and leaky - objectively, there wasn't much to be said in favor of the Austin-Healey Sprite. However, there was this very difficult-to-measure criterion of driving pleasure, which rendered all bourgeois criticisms meaningless. What other sensible car could drift around bends so effortlessly and in such a controlled manner at a slightly higher walking speed? This historical test report explains what makes the little imp so likeable and why a lot of good compromises are sometimes better than a mediocre new development.
Squeezing into the 3.5 meter short and just 1.35 meter narrow MG Midget with a wheelbase of just over two meters is reminiscent of the small sports cars of the pre-war era. And when you set off, there is little to protect you from the roaring windstorm that hits you. A good 50 years ago, however, the MG Midget and its twin brother, the Austin-Healey Sprite, were the gateway to the world of sports cars and therefore extremely attractive. And they still are today, as this driving report with many historical and current photos shows.
Can a car just three meters long justify a price of over 10,000 marks? Especially when, on top of that, the equipment is meager and the comfort moderate? When looking at the Austin Cooper S, the voice of reason must be ignored for once. Because for its high price, it offers one thing above all: an incredible amount of driving pleasure. This historic test explains what makes this speedster so special.
In 1959, the Mini revolutionized the car world. But it did not remain alone, not even at the BMC. Over the years, many variants were created, one of which was the extended estate called the Morris Traveller or Austin Countryman, which could compete with many larger cars in terms of load capacity and was even superior to them in terms of elegance and driving dynamics. This driving report describes the history of the versatile little car and shows it in many current and historical pictures, supplemented by a sound sample.
When the Austin/Morris Cooper appeared in 1961, it was already seen as a very fast car. When the Cooper S was presented two years later, journalists described it as a rocket for the road. With 76 hp and just over 600 kg, it was capable of a lot more than 50 years ago, including three victories at the Monte Carlo Rally. Today, the Cooper S is a first-class cult car. This driving report is about a Morris Cooper S Mk I from 1967. It tells the story of the fast Minis and shows them in current and historical pictures. The sales brochure and sound samples are also included.
For most people, the VW Beetle is the Volkswagen par excellence, in every sense of the word. A car for the people, a people's car. And the Beetle was indeed an above-average success. But before it, Ford's Model T had already passed the 15 million mark, and in modern times the Toyota Corolla, VW Golf and Ford's F-series even managed to reach over 30 million, although they were not the only people's cars to do so. This report looks back at some selected production successes in car history and shows them in 200 pictures. A feast for the eyes!
Between 1964 and 1993, almost 50,000 Mini Moke vehicles were built, rustic leisure cars with little weather protection and dimensions and performance typical of small cars. The car, once designed as a military vehicle, is still popular today and now fetches prices that are more than ten times the original price. This report describes the varied history of the British anti-terrain vehicle and shows a vehicle from 1971 in many photos.
The Morris 1300 Traveller was suitable for moving house, but also as a double bed on long journeys. The estate version of the ADO 16 series amazed with its extensive variability and plenty of interior space. However, the three-door estate was significantly more expensive than the saloons. As a result, it remained rare, and today it is even really rare. This driving report focuses on the Morris Traveller and Austin Countryman, showing the vehicles in historical and current pictures and in the sales documents from back then.
Current market prices for Austin Mini Cooper 998 MK1
2-Door Sedan, 54 PS, 998 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 76 PS, 1275 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 54 PS, 997 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 76 PS, 1275 cm3
null, 34 PS, 848 cm3
null, 38 PS, 998 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 38 PS, 998 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 34 PS, 848 cm3
Panel Van, 34 PS, 848 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Austin Mini Cooper 998 MK1
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Mini Cooper 1275S Mk1 transit-damaged roof 1966 Not Sold H&H Classics Buxton Auction (October 30, 2013) |
Mini Cooper 1275S Mk1 transit-damaged roof | 1966 | Not Sold | H&H Classics Buxton Auction (October 30, 2013) | |
| Austin Mini Cooper S Mk1 (1,275cc) 1965 Not Sold Silverstone Auctions Race Retro Classic & Competition Cars (February 24, 2023) |
Mini Cooper S Mk1 (1,275cc) | 1965 | Not Sold | Silverstone Auctions Race Retro Classic & Competition Cars (February 24, 2023) | |
| Austin Mini Cooper 1275S Mk1 1965 Not Sold Brightwells Herefordshire Sale (July 17, 2013) |
Mini Cooper 1275S Mk1 | 1965 | Not Sold | Brightwells Herefordshire Sale (July 17, 2013) | |
| Austin Mini Cooper 1275S Mk1 1966 Sold Charterhouse Classics at the Castle Car Show (July 21, 2013) |
Mini Cooper 1275S Mk1 | 1966 | Sold | Charterhouse Classics at the Castle Car Show (July 21, 2013) | |
| Austin Mini Cooper S Mk 1 1966 Not Sold RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads Februar 2021 (February 19, 2021) |
Mini Cooper S Mk 1 | 1966 | Not Sold | RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads Februar 2021 (February 19, 2021) | |
| Austin Mini Cooper S Mk 1 Ex-Merseyside Police Car 1966 Not Sold Iconic Auctioneers Silverstone Festival Classic Sale (August 25, 2023) |
Mini Cooper S Mk 1 Ex-Merseyside Police Car | 1966 | Not Sold | Iconic Auctioneers Silverstone Festival Classic Sale (August 25, 2023) | |
| Austin Mini 850 Mk1 1965 Sold Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (August 24, 2013) |
Mini 850 Mk1 | 1965 | Sold | Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (August 24, 2013) | |
| Austin Mini Mk1 Super De Lux 1966 Sold Coys The Spirit of Motoring (October 26, 2013) |
Mini Mk1 Super De Lux | 1966 | Sold | Coys The Spirit of Motoring (October 26, 2013) | |
| Austin Mini Countryman Mk1 1967 Sold Bonhams (March 2, 2013) |
Mini Countryman Mk1 | 1967 | Sold | Bonhams (March 2, 2013) | |
| Austin Mini Cooper 998 1967 Sold Silverstone Auctions NEC Classic Motor Show Sale (November 12, 2022) |
Mini Cooper 998 | 1967 | Sold | Silverstone Auctions NEC Classic Motor Show Sale (November 12, 2022) |
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