THE ICONIC & CLASSIC SALE AT SUPERCAR FEST 16th May 2026

161 + buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) Lot 731 1962 Austin Mini Cooper 997cc •Introduced in 1961, the Austin Mini Cooper 997cc was a performance-oriented collaboration between BMC and racing legend, John Cooper. It transformed the standard 848cc economy car into a 55bhp, 90mph rally-bred icon, featuring a unique 997cc twin-carb engine, front disc brakes, and close-ratio gearbox. Produced until 1964 before upgrading to 998cc •Originally LHD and finished in Old English White with a black roof and tartan red interior, this example was manufactured on 08/11/1962 and exported to Philadelphia, USA just four days later •Repatriated to the UK in in 2018 by a Mini enthusiast and subject to an extensive restoration, whilst retaining the original floors, sills, front/rear sub-frames and stainless steel seam covers •Converted to RHD and the engine and gearbox sent to specialists Somerford Mini for a full rebuild back to original 997 spec, with a new wiring loom and a new Newton Commercial interior •Subsequently sold through ourselves in 2019 and purchased by our vendor who has enjoyed the car since, with occasional, sparing use as part of his extensive Collection •Recently converted to electronic ignition with the carbs cleaned and stripped and we understand that it’s running well as a result •Supplied with a current V5C (correctly classed as Historic), a Heritage Certificate and various other items of paperwork •Superb opportunity to purchase a well-sorted example A very well restored, early production, matching numbers Mk1 Austin Cooper 997 that is driving well and ready to be enjoyed. Seller Rating: ««««¶ Score 113 / 135 Registration: 682 XVG Chassis No.: CA2S7L328916 Estimate: £16,000 - £20,000 Specialist: Dan Towers Telephone No: 07973 859602 Lot 732 1982 Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk1 - 1,600cc •Now regarded as the definitive ‘hot hatch’ benchmark, the Golf GTi created a whole new performance genre, offering sports car responses with hatchback practicality, and this smart 1982 Mk1 represents the model in its purest early form •Finished in Black (Schwarz), PCU 780Y is one of the sought-after 1,600cc cars, built shortly before the arrival of the later 1.8-litre version, making it especially appealing to collectors of the first- generation GTi •Current ownership since 2016 and showing just four former keepers, the car has been the subject of an extensive ground-up restoration by its engineer owner, with the body professionally refinished and the mechanicals comprehensively rebuilt •Pleasingly, originality has clearly been a guiding principle throughout, with original components retained and rejuvenated wherever possible, supported by a detailed history file containing numerous invoices for the all-important finishing details •Remaining largely in standard trim, the only notable concession to modern use is a discreet Blaupunkt Bluetooth head unit, neatly integrated and entirely in keeping with the car’s period presentation •With the odometer indicating 57,935 miles at the time of cataloguing, though now somewhat secondary to the quality of the restoration, this is a fine opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented early Mk1 GTi — the first chapter in what became a hot hatch dynasty A superb Mk1 GTi in gleaming Schwarz Black, among the last of the desirable 1,600cc models, subject to a detailed restoration and featured in Classic & Sports Car Magazine. Seller Rating: ««««¶ Score 98 / 135 Registration: PCU 780Y Chassis No.: 17CW671014 Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000 Specialist: Alex Lucocq Telephone No: 07739 344627 More Details Lot 731 Bid On Lot 731 More Details Lot 732 Bid On Lot 732