Description
1967 Morris Mini Cooper S Mk2 74, 650 miles Island Blue Restored, Fast Road Spec, Provenance Overview: 1967 Morris Mini Cooper S Mk2 finished in Island Blue with Snowberry White roof, as confirmed by Heritage Certificate. Built 15 December 1967 and dispatched 19 December 1967. Showing 74, 650 miles. A genuine, well-documented Cooper S with long-term ownership, restoration history, and sensible fast road upgrades. Factory Specification & Background: Genuine 1967 Morris Mini Cooper S Mk2 (1275cc) Heritage Certificate confirming build and original specification Built 15 December 1967, dispatched 19 December 1967 Supplied new by Aberdeen Motors Ltd RHD, UK home market car Original colour: Island Blue with Snowberry White roof Original trim: Black Twin fuel tanks Ownership & History: Long-term ownership since 1998 Extensive history file including 1993 coachworks overhaul invoice (£2, 500) Numerous supporting invoices from 1993 including replacement front and rear subframes Full rebuild carried out during long-term ownership Photographic record showing car as a bare shell during restoration Car has completed four trips to Monte Carlo organised by the Mini Cooper Register Also used for European touring including trips to Milan with Mini club members Photographs on file of the car on these European trips Engine & Performance Upgrades: Engine upgraded from original 1275cc to approximately 1340cc (rebored) Gas-flowed, ported and polished cylinder head 1. 4 ratio high-lift rockers Long Centre Branch (LCB) manifold Performance exhaust system Gearbox rebuilt to correct specification Chassis & Driving: Spax adjustable gas suspension Steering wheel lowering bracket Condition: Bodywork in beautiful condition No visible signs of rust Black interior in excellent condition New trim fitted during restoration Dashboard updated to earlier-style design Modern CD head unit discreetly mounted under dash Recent engine service Starts, runs and drives very well Summary: A genuine, Heritage-certified Cooper S Mk2 with long-term ownership and an extensive, well-documented history. Restored and tastefully upgraded for fast road use, this is a properly sorted, enthusiast-owned example that has been driven across Europe and enjoyed as intended.
