• Complete restoration • Mechanically faultless • Low mileage of 41,881 miles
The Background
As recognisable as Big Ben and the Union Jack, the Mini Cooper is a legend not only in the automotive world but as a style icon in its own right. Born in 1959 the perennially popular Mini has earned its place among the greats and the Cooper performance version was hugely successful in motorsport.
The MkII was released in 1967 and continued that legacy with aplomb.
The car regularly participated in competitions in England. Located in Foggia in Italy this Morris Mini Cooper is fully registered and available immediately.
Refreshed as part of the restoration work the front and rear upholstery has been replaced along with a new headliner and sun visors, all the while conforming to the original spec. The car also comes with sports-style front seats, in addition to those currently fitted, and a spare wheel.
A Moto-lita steering wheel and aftermarket rev counter complete the look and the interior presents well throughout.
The bodywork has been comprehensively restored, including the fitting of new bumpers and chrome details and the panel gaps all look spot on. The sills have been replaced and as such there is not a spot of rust to be found anywhere on the car.
The blue paintwork has a deep shine and the contrasting white roof looks great paired with the darker bodywork and Minator eight-spoke wheels. The underside appears to be clean and tidy and is in keeping with the rest of the exterior.
The mechanics, including a complete cooling system overhaul have been thoroughly revised and they work well without the need for any further tinkering.
The car is now 100% reliable as a result. The A-Series engine retains its factory green paint and along with all of the ancillaries appears to be in excellent shape.
There's just something special about an original Morris Mini Cooper. Even more so when the car in question has benefited from a full, top quality restoration, as this one has.
An investment piece if continuously cherished, it's also a car that's practical enough to use every day without fear. You could even kit it out and take it racing, as per its luminous heritage.
Whatever you decide, however, this MkII Mini Cooper is not only a great introduction to classic car ownership, it would also take pride of place in any collection, alongside any other piece of automotive history, guaranteed.
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1969 Morris Mini Cooper
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