As a way to put a smile on the face of almost any driver, the original Cooper S is near impossible to beat. With its tuned 1,275cc engine, sporty styling and remarkable handling, it’s no wonder it was – and remains – incredibly popular.
This particular car has been lovingly and professionally restored and benefits from some choice factory options, making it not only a great survivor but a highly usable and collectible classic.
The History and Paperwork
Manufactured on 12th April 1966
First registered on 7th October 1966
Comprehensive professional restoration in 1995/96
Extensive photographic record of restoration
Dry stored since restoration and has only covered 1,000 miles in this time
Odometer reading cannot be confirmed, owner suspects it has gone “around the clock”
Matching numbers vehicle
Original green log book included
British Motoring Industry Heritage Trust Certified
Original handbook included
Current V5C present and correct
Numerous invoices for work carried out
Part independent service history
Historic vehicle statue: tax and MOT exempt
The Interior
Retrimmed red and grey vinyl upholstery with gold detailing
Optional factory-fit heater
Astrali wood-rimmed sports steering wheel
As part of the restoration, the interior of this Mini was completely retrimmed, bar the original headlining which was good enough to maintain.
The seats, dash fascia and door cards have been retrimmed in matching red and grey vinyl with gold detailing. All of the vinyl is in excellent condition, the car having seen little use since the restoration. It’s matched with light grey front seatbelts, red carpets and Mini Cooper branded black over-mats. As it is the original item, and therefore is 56 years old, the headlining does have some staining. Otherwise it is in good condition, with no signs of sagging.
All the rest of the internal trim, instruments and controls are original and presented in very good condition, with minor blemishes and signs of wear commensurate with the vehicle’s age. We’re informed by the owner that everything works as it should.
The Exterior
Red with contrasting white roof
New original style 10” wheels with new tyres
Front mounted spotlights
Originally supplied in Tweed Grey with a contrast white roof, the car was changed to its current red and white specification during the restoration. Having been garaged during the intervening 26 years, the bodywork and paint is in largely good condition.
There are one or two areas that a new owner may wish to address – the beginnings of surface corrosion on the A-panel seams and front valance, a crack in the paint on the near-side front wing top and various other minor blemishes and marks. However, there’s nothing we saw that indicated any notable corrosion or damage.
While new original style wheels and brand new Yokohama tyres have been fitted, the original wheels (optional 4.5” items) were retained, powder-coated and also come with the vehicle.
The external trim, badges, light lenses and windows all appear to be complete and in good, solid condition with no damage. There is some tarnishing and light pitting to some of the brightwork, predominantly because the majority of it is original. But overall all of the external elements look to be nice and solid.
The Mechanics
1,275cc 4-cylinder engine
Optional twin fuel tanks
4-speed manual transmission
Peco exhaust
Featuring the iconic 1,275cc engine, complete with its twin SU carburetors, this little pocket rocket offers a truly engaging and thrilling driving experience. With 76bhp and just 650Kg to haul along, it makes for a properly sporty machine. To make sure you can enjoy the experience for as long as possible, the car was factory-fitted with the optional extra fuel tank, meaning you have 22 gallons of fuel to play with instead of the standard 11 gallon single tank.
The vendor also informs us that a number of maintenance jobs have been recently completed, including: new fuel tanks, cylinder head gasket, radiator, oil seals and brake servo. The engine bay itself has clearly been well maintained, presenting very well indeed, looking clean and straight with no damage or corrosion evident.
Being a 1966 car, this Cooper S also features the advanced Hydrolastic suspension system, only available from 1964 to 1971.
Another factory option that was included from new is the oil cooler, which is an excellent thing to have. A Peco straight-through exhaust has also been added, ensuring you hear every bit of induction noise and engine roar. The vendor is also including a small box of maintenance items in the sale.
We’re assured by the vendor that the car drives very well, accelerating, braking and handling as it should, with no mechanical issues.
Summary
Enduringly popular, the original Mini Cooper S is a superb little classic – easy to work on, great fun to drive and increasingly collectible.
This particular example has a great history, has been extensively restored and driven minimally since. With some excellent factory upgrades and a uniquely trimmed interior, it makes it quite a rare and unusual car, and a fantastic opportunity for collectors and classic Mini fans alike.
Notice to bidders
Although every care is taken to ensure this listing is as factual and transparent as possible, all details within the listing are subject to the information provided to us by the seller. Car & Classic does not take responsibility for any information missing from the listing. Please ensure you are satisfied with the vehicle description and all information provided before placing a bid.
As is normal for most auctions, this vehicle is sold as seen, and therefore the Sale of Goods Act 1979 does not apply. All bids are legally binding once placed. Any winning bidder who withdraws from a sale, is subject to our bidders fee charge. Please see our FAQs and T&C's for further information. Viewings of vehicles are encouraged, but entirely at the seller's discretion.
Consulta le nostre FAQ
qui
e i nostri Termini e condizioni
qui
Il modo più sicuro per acquistare un'auto d'epoca online
Il sistema di pagamento sicuro di Car & Classic protegge acquirenti e venditori. Al termine dell'asta, l'offerente vincente trasferisce il pagamento su un conto vincolato di terzi. Una volta completato il trasferimento del veicolo, entrambe le parti confermano di essere soddisfatte della vendita e il denaro viene rilasciato al venditore.
Maggiori informazioni su come acquistare con noi
1966 Austin Mini Cooper S
Come funzionano le offerte massime
Il processo di offerta massima ti permette di fare offerte senza preoccupazioni.
Inserisci la tua offerta massima e il sistema farà offerte automaticamente per assicurarsi che tu sia il miglior offerente - fino all'ammontare da te stabilito come tetto massimo.
Anti-sniping
Car & Classic contrasta il fenomeno dello “sniping”, ovvero il fenomeno dei rilanci all'ultimo secondo per vincere l'asta.
Se viene fatta un'offerta nei 3 minuti prima della chiusura dell'asta, la scadenza di questa viene automaticamente estesa di 2 minuti per permettere agli altri offerenti di reagire e, se lo desiderano, di rilanciare.
Incrementi di offerta automatica
Se la sua offerta massima è uguale o inferiore al prezzo di riserva, la sua offerta massima sarà applicata per intero se lei è il miglior offerente.
Se siete il miglior offerente e fate un'offerta massima superiore a quella di riserva, la riserva verrà automaticamente inserita come prima offerta.
Una volta raggiunta la riserva, Car & Classic si assicurerà che tu sia il miglior offerente utilizzando solo gli incrementi di offerta indicati di seguito.
Vi terremo in testa fino alla vostra offerta massima O all'incremento più vicino alla vostra offerta massima, a condizione che la vostra offerta massima sia sufficiente a coprire il valore dell'incremento.
Ammontare dell'offerta
Incremento
Da £0 a £9,999
£100.00
Da £10,000 a £49,999
£250.00
Da £50,000 a £99,999
£500.00
£100,000 +
£1,000.00
Superamento immediato dell'offerta
Quando piazzi un'offerta massima e questa viene immediatamente superata, questo significa che un altro offerente ha impostato una soglia di offerta massima superiore alla tua.
Puoi fare nuovamente un'offerta o impostare una soglia più alta di offerta massima e il nostro sistema rilancerà fino alla nuova soglia, cercando di portarti a essere il miglior offerente.
Offerte massime di pari ammontare
Quando ci sono due offerte massime di pari ammontare, quella impostata per prima è quella che viene considerata “migliore offerta”.
Pre-autorizzazione
Potremmo trattenere un piccolo importo di pre-autorizzazione sulla tua carta fino alla fine dell'asta, quando quest'ultimo verrà poi stornato. Se vinci, verrà prelevata una caparra che verrà detratta dal pagamento del prezzo di vendita per il veicolo e non comporta costi aggiuntivi per te.
Cosa sono le Offerte pre-asta?
Offerte pre-asta significa che avete la possibilità di fare offerte prima dell'inizio ufficiale dell'asta.
Verrà comunicato se si è il miglior offerente o meno all'inizio dell'asta.
Problema con l'offerta
Le offerte sono contrattualmente vincolanti. Per tutelare l'utente, sono previste alcune regole nel caso in cui si ritenga che sia stato digitato in modo errato. Si prega di controllare e modificare quanto inserito.