Description
Hi, we are Classic Mini specialists Paul Higgs Cars based in New Milton in Hampshire.
We specialise in all things Classic Mini and always have a large selection available at sensible prices. We pride ourselves on offering a friendly environment with objective advice with the occasional cup of tea!
We have nearly twenty years of experience of working with these amazing cars and we always try and match the customer with there perfect Classic Mini.
All of our Classic Minis are carefully selected and prepared with a service, MOT and thoroughly checked prior to you starting your Classic Mini adventure.
We also offer full Classic Mini garage services and and after sales service keeping you and your Classic Mini motoring. Our current stock list and full details are available on our website.
We are very pleased to offer a Mini that needs no introduction: The mighty Mk1 Mini Cooper S. Finished in the ultimate colour combination of Old English White with a Black roof and its original Red and Grey Brocade trim. Registered new in May 1965 by Premier Motor Company in Birmingham and issued with its original Isle of Wight number plate where it has spent most of its life. This is a genuine Cooper S with its original shell, engine and body FE number and supporting Heritage Certificate. Owning and driving one of these amazing Minis is a real privilege and this example will not disappoint, they really are the Classic Mini Holy Grail and they give you a special fizz when you are powering along the twisty roads. This example has been carefully restored with only minimal panel replacement and has settled in nicely. It is highly detailed and benefits from a huge amount of new parts easily at a show condition but also ready to be driven and enjoyed as they were intended to be.
On the road the experience is addictive. The original 1275 engine was rebuilt at MED Engineering and given some very useful extra horse power. It has been sensibly bored to 1293cc with a lightened Crank and flywheel with a T76 cam. The cylinder head is to fast road spec with Bonze valve guides. This is all complimented with a straight cut gearbox with a 3. 44 final drive. The results are amazing, this is an amazing Mini to drive, it offers very smooth power and instant acceleration in any gear. The twin SU carb induction roar combined with the straight cut gears just encourages you to carry on driving. It has excellent oil pressure and sharp handling aided by a recent set of Yokohama A-0008 tyres. This S will happily keep up with anything on the twisty roads and is very well behaved around town but most of all it will be making you smile hopefully as much as it does me.
The interior is beautifully presented with and has its original Red and Grey Brocade seats which is very rare to find. It also has matching door cards and a quality Newton Commercial red carpet set. It has the all important 3 clock binnacle dash with that 120 MPH speedo, simple and functional is all that is required, the looks are finished off with the original steering wheel. The boot has the correct boot board brackets and board and has the obligatory twin tanks and the engine bay is very nicely detailed.
This Cooper has a very solid shell with vented sills, as new subframes and well presented paintwork. The underside is highly detailed and it belies its 61 year vintage. It gets huge amounts of attention wherever I have taken it not only from its beautiful presence but also from its amazing sound. This Cooper S it will be the envy of your friends. If, like me, you like to drive your Mini then this maybe the S for you.
The Mini is fully serviced, checked, tuned and driven and will be supplied with a full MOT. It is also MOT and Tax exempt.
Viewings are welcome and I am to happy to answer questions you may have either through here or on the details below or the details below (Paul)
Further images and walk round videos are available.
We also offer a delivery service.
We are constantly preparing Classic Minis for sale so please get in touch with your requirements as we are always happy to help.
Thanks for looking.
