Description
1966 MORRIS COOPER S
Chassis Number: 1408
Registration Number: PUB 536D
Recorded Mileage: TBA
- First delivered to New Zealand
- Matching engine and chassis
- Subject to previous comprehensive restoration
First registered in 1966, this lovely Mini Cooper S was built under licence from BMC for the Australian market. As per standard production methods, the body and suspension were assembled in Australia, with a Cooper S 1275cc engine and gearbox shipped from the UK for completion. This Cooper S was specified with wind-up windows, twin fuel tanks, unique trim items and hydrolastic suspension.
Delivered new to New Zealand and first registered on 1st January 1966, we understand this early example covered around 100, 000 miles over a 35 year period. By the turn of the millennium a restoration was due, and so in 2001 the Mini’s paint was stripped, repaired as required, repainted and reassembled. The engine and other mechanicals were stripped and rebuilt to factory specifications. According to the Australian Cooper S register, the engine and body numbers are matching.
After completion the Cooper was on the move to join a collection in the U. S. where it remained for a number of years, prior to being sold to a Canadian gentleman who had a passion for British cars. The Mini was used sparingly in Canada, mainly for car meets in the summer months. On the move once more, the Mini was acquired by a local British enthusiast who imported the car into the UK, attended to a number of minor detail items, fitted a rev. counter and retrimmed the dash covering. Tuned on a rolling road not long ago, and supplied with a V5C registration document, history folder and jack, this well travelled Cooper S looks lovely and we are sure will prove to be hugely enjoyable to own and drive.
This motor vehicle will be sold at auction with Dore & Rees in Frome, Somerset, on Saturday 13th April 2024. For more details contact the Motoring Department via the above details.
