Beschreibung
A Morris Cooper S 1071 project for sale. Built June 1963. Offers over £25k.
V5c and heritage certificate present. Almond Green, comes with many rare and correct parts including the engine with all the correct numbers eg 179 inlet twin carb set up, 163 head, 151 block, 171 crank, 190 gearbox and, LP882 wheels, 120 'dead' speedo, original S recliners, LL steering wheel, piano hinge glass, Serck RH tank.
The DVLA database has 21x 1963 Morris Cooper S 1071 - most of which are restored, making this a very rare mini and even rarer, a project - in fact after research, this really could be one of the last 1963, Mk1 Morris Cooper S projects in the UK. BMC only made the 1071 from April 1963 to August 1964.
If you didn't know, 2023 will be the 60th anniversary of the Cooper S, the 1071 was the first 'S' model and, 2024 will be the 60th anniversary of Paddy Hopkirk winning the Monte Carlo Rally in 33EJB - a 1071 - aka The Giant Killer. People often think the 970S was the first 'S' model but it came out in 1964.
This 'Unicorn' mini will be eligible to take part in a number of prestigious races if the owner wishes eg Goodwood, Historic Masters, Monte Carlo Historique etc.
This car is the first 'Cooper S' model in the first 3 months of production, it is a Morris and all early mini race cars are Morris.
So this is a great time to buy a 1071S an iconic Mini that is set to make headlines over the next few years. Being a project, you can restore it to your own standards, specifications and add value. It would be great to make it an EV, a historic race car or as it left the factory example. You will have options, I believe this is a great investment that is set to get a bump up in values as it hits those significant anniversaries.
Offers over £25k. Located Bristol. Happy to work with international buyers.
