TOP 555 Limited, Burley Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7AA / Tel: 01572 774 830 / Fax: 01572 759 750 / sales@top555.co.uk
Year | 1963 (A) |
Mileage | 44,300 |
Exterior Colour | Morris Fiesta Yellow |
Interior Trim | Old English White Roof and Black Roundels |
Body Type | Saloon |
Fuel Type | Petrol |
Engine Capacity | 1.0 |
Transmission | Manual |
We are delighted to offer for sale this 1963 Morris Mini CooperS FIA Race Car, Winner of the 2009 St Mary's Trophy race at the Goodwood Revival at the hands of Nick Swift and Oliver Gavin. Built in 2008 as the Swiftune Works car for the 2009 season, this is a well known successful car on the button and ready to be very competitive. In the past few years it has been updated and lovingly developed into a stunning and rapid machine. Looked after by Simon Rudge Motorsport on event and for servicing.
Finished in an original Morris Fiesta Yellow with Old English White roof paint scheme and black roundels, the car is easily identifiable and whilst in the Ownership of Nick Swift gained the nickname ‘snot’
Currently in Appendix K specification with a valid HTP (valid through to 2028), the car is run to 1965 specifications.
In 2009 Winner of both all-Mini races at the Goodwood revival, pole position and fastest lap.
In 2019 it competed at the following events: 77th Goodwood Members Meeting, Betty Richmond Trophy. Setting a qualifying time of 1:34. 400, Masters Pre-66 Touring Cars, Brands Hatch, Donington Park, Silverstone Classic, Masters Pre-66 Mini Celebration Races, Silverstone Classic
The Engine is a full Swiftune race unit, having been recently fully rebuilt and with a new cylinder head fitted in 2018. The engine comes with MSA seals fitted with a sealing certificate making it ready to race. Gearbox has also recently been rebuilt with 2 new gears fitted
Full race Dog 'box fitted with race clutch. New remote reservoir AP Racing master cylinder arrangement fitted in 2019. New Swiftune aluminium fuel tank fitted in 2019. Sparco Seat and belts currently within date, with Corbeau endurance belts fitted new in 2018.
Fitted with a Racelogic Video VBox and OLED Predictive lap timer display and TranX 260DP Transponder.
Comes with 8 spare wheels and a good spares package - details and pictures on request.
Provides a great car to run immediately in series such as: Masters Pre-66 Touring Cars, Masters Pre-66 Mini's, U2TC, HRDC Coys Trophy, HSCC Historic Touring Cars, Peter Auto's Fifties Legends
Would also be a welcome and quick addition to Historic Hillclimbs.
Comes with current HTP renewed in 2018 (Expires 2028). Also accompanied by a comprehensive file of invoices, a manual of consumables, suppliers and part details
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As of Monday 11th November we are commencing the second stage of our Showroom update, which will mean our main Showroom will be out of action for a short period of time.
Whilst we remain fully operational, we will be working on an appointment only basis if you wish to view any of our current vehicles for sale.
This is so we can make sure the car is available for you to view on-site whilst the work is being completed.
Please get in touch with the sales team to arrange your appointment via the 'contact us' page, and many thanks for your understanding.