1969 Morris Mini Cooper 1000 Mk2
Highlights
- Recent restoration in classic Tartan Red
- 4,000 miles since engine and gearbox rebuilt
- Huge history file including BMIHT certificate
- Smart and very usable Cooper 1000
The Appeal
Alec Issigonis likely never had race tracks, rally wins or hot Coopers in mind when he penned his iconic city car. Yet such was the brilliance of his design that the Mini excelled across all these arenas.
The Mk2 Cooper was little changed over the original, retaining the zingy 998cc A-Series that was so capable of embarrassing far bigger machines in the right hands. Today these cars are highly revered, many residing in high end collections.
Here we have a car that is much more usable, but still benefits from extensive restoration and maintenance. The attention of its eight owners is carefully recorded in the thick history file.
It was repainted in 2019 in Tartan Red following a lengthy restoration which included rebuilding the engine and gearbox and replacing the clutch. SInce then it has been used sparingly, including several classic car rallies, and has covered just 4,000 miles.
Today it presents in very good condition. It is a car designed to be used and enjoyed, just as John Cooper always intended.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 3rd January 1969
- Eight registered keepers
- Vendor acquired the car on 25th May 2018
- Record of previous owner changes shown in photographs of history file
- Original factory handbook
- BMIHT certificate dated January 2018 confirms original Snowberry and Black colour scheme
- The car’s certificate confirms it is a genuine Cooper
- Built in December 1968
- Thick history file including old MOTs, invoices and tax discs
- These document the 2019 restoration and more recent work
- Sunvisors signed by Paddy Hopkirk and John Cooper’s son
- Participated in Blue Bell Rally 2017 and Autumn Leaves Scenic Tour 2015
- MOT history verifies sparing use since 2006, covering less than 10,000 miles
- Last MOT expired 4th May 2018 with 27,961 miles showing on test
- Registered as Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
- Documenting listing repairs undertaken, possibly dating from 2019 restoration
- Colour change from Snowberry White recorded on 1st January 1996
- Engine reportedly replaced when colour was changed
Notable recent maintenance:
- Restoration dated June 2019 showing invoices for over £4,000
- Resprayed at the same time recorded in various purchases of Tartan Red paint
- Engine and gearbox rebuilt and clutch replaced December 2018 costing £4,470
- Brake discs and pads replaced September 2023
- Clutch master and slave cylinder replaced July to September 2023
- Two replacement tyres fitted in August 2022
The Condition
- Repainted in Tartan Red in 2019 during extensive restoration
- Sparing use since means it presents in good order
- Paintwork well kept
- Bodywork in similar order with no visible corrosion or damage to panels
- Chromework complete and in good order
- Underside in good order with no issues to report
- Fitted with a Webasto-style sunroof which is a later non-factory addition
- Sundymn front windscreen and halogen headlights
- Square cream-colour door decal plinths
- Steel wheels in cream
- Simple interior with some original features and later seats
- Velour seats to front with vinyl rear bench and Securon harnesses fitted
- Sliding side windows and autographed sun visors
- Auxiliary rev counter and Mountney four spoke, leather-rimmed wheel fitted
The Mechanics
- Replacement ‘99H’ prefix 998cc A-Series engine in Cooper specification
- Engine professionally rebuilt in 2019
- 4spd gearbox rebuilt 4,000 miles ago
- New clutch 4,000 miles ago with more recent slave and master cylinders
- Electronic ignition fitted
- Facet fuel pump
- Alternator fitted
- Regular but sparing use recorded on MOT history
- No reported running or driving issues
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1969
- Make Morris
- Model Mini Cooper
- Colour Red
- Odometer 32,002 Miles
- Engine size 998
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Kidlington
- Location Oxfordshire
- Country United Kingdom
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