Rare and exquisitely distinguished
1962 Morris Mini Sprint Convertible

Body no. FE623954

• An early example of Crayford's Mini Sprint Convertible
• 998cc Mini Cooper engine coupled with other upgrades
• Restored with no expense spared in 2015/2016
• Concours winner at the Beaulieu National Mini Cooper Day 2016
• Converted to LHD and registered in Belgium

"Crayford Mini Sprint was developed and tested over many thousands of miles and has scientifically engineered chassis developments, to give improved rigidity. The superb roadholding and handling of the standard car is, if anything, enhanced. The wonderful spacious interior is almost exactly as standard. The car simply has a folding top. A sleek, clean design, built by leading hood manufacturers of England, in tough good-looking 'Vynide', with a rear window as large as the saloon. Easily let down, and if necessary, put up, from the driving seat. A real convertible for the family man – The Crayford Mini Sprint. The car to get you there quickly, safely, and more economically, with fresh air and sunshine to hand." – Crayford Engineering.
Founded in 1962 by Jeffrey Smith (engineer and designer) and David McMullan MBE (sales), coachbuilder Crayford was based in Westerham, Kent, specialising in the conversion of coupés and saloons into convertibles and estates.

According to its Belgian registration document, this Crayford Mini Sprint Cabriolet was registered for the first time on 14th September 1962. Its first owner, a Buckinghamshire resident, kept it until the 1980s. Lavishly restored between 2015 and 2016, it was fitted with various upgrades, such as a pair of reclining Microcell seats, a Les Leston Grand Prix steering wheel, 7.5" discs, and a Cooper speedometer. It also has two SU carburettors and a synchronised gearbox 1128. All this notably allowed the car to obtain first prize in the John White Trophy at the 2016 Beaulieu National Mini Cooper Day, when it was also selected to take part in that year's Goodwood Revival showcase.
It was sold via Bonhams to its current owner in 2019. Imported to Belgium, it was then converted to left-hand drive and driven regularly between Knokke and Antwerp.
Rare and delightfully elegant, this Crayford Mini Sprint is a choice model. Registered in Belgium, and accompanied with a spare key, it represents a wonderful opportunity for anyone looking for a leisure car, rarer and more comfortable than a Moke or a Mehari.