A 1964 Mini Cooper S valued at as much as £80,000 is one in every of 4 automobiles owned by the late Barrie “Whizzo” Williams going underneath the hammer on the Silverstone Traditional sale on the finish of July.
Whizzo, who died in September 2018 simply two months in need of his 80th birthday, was well-known and cherished all through the world of motorsport having competed in additional than 800 races.
Mini Cooper S ordered from hospital mattress
Together with the Mini Cooper S, which he ordered from his hospital mattress whereas recovering from an accident, the Whizzo assortment features a 1972 Lancia Fulvia, Fastakart and field trailer, and his favorite paddock moped.
In 1964 Barrie entered the Mini Cooper S, reg 120 MNP, in its first rally, the Worldwide Welsh Rally. With co-driver John Griffiths the pair romped dwelling to win.
It was the primary worldwide win by a Mini Cooper S and got here earlier than Paddy Hopkirk’s works win in Monte Carlo the identical yr.
Whizzo used the Mini for the subsequent two seasons, competing in main rallies each within the British Isles and overseas. In 1965 he bought it to a buddy, who in flip bought it on.
Whizzo re-bought Mini Cooper S years later
Some years later Whizzo re-bought the Cooper S and restored it to the 1964 Welsh Rally spec utilizing authentic parts.
Whizzo used the Mini Cooper S as a street automotive and infrequently went in it for lunch on the British Race Drivers’ Membership – the invitation-only members membership for racing automotive drivers – the place he was a member.
Silverstone Auctions Normal Supervisor Man Lees-Milne mentioned: “Barrie was an distinctive racer who touched the lives of many individuals together with his bigger than life character.
“We're honoured to be auctioning this history-making and really particular Mini Cooper S at our Silverstone Traditional sale.”
Whizzo’s Lancia Fulvia joins Mini Coop S at public sale
The second automotive from Whizzo’s property is the restored 1972 Lancia Fulvia which has been completed to a superb normal in Rosso with black leather-based inside. The engine is close to concours situation. The estimate is £30,000 to £35,000.
The following lot from Whizzo’s Cooper S assortment and one thing much more private is his Fastakart and field trailer being provided at no reserve.
The Fastakart enterprise was based by Whizzo’s father within the late 1950s and was an enormous success producing karts which fared effectively in opposition to different British and American designs.
The 1961 kart is fitted with the Villiers 197cc engine and gearbox and comes with a historical past file together with a lot of household images.
2007 Gilera Stalker paddock bike completes assortment
The ultimate lot from the gathering is Whizzo’s paddock bike, a 2007 Gilera Stalker. That is additionally being provided with no reserve.
The Silverstone Traditional Public sale takes place on Saturday and Sunday, July 27 & 29, 2019, providing an unique number of basic automobiles, sports activities automobiles and supercars and automobilia. The tons could be previewed on Friday, July 26, from 9am till 6pm.
When you plan to make a bid for Whizzo’s Mini Cooper S, or any of the opposite classics going underneath the hammer, it could be a good suggestion to be sure to can organize the fitting insurance coverage cowl simply in case yours is the successful bid.
All photos courtesy of Silverstone Auctions
Actress Juley Ross makes fairly an entrance in her basic 1981 Mini
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