Highlights

FIA Works replica with Historic Technical Passport
Comprehensively restored between 2010 and 2012
Upgraded to Cooper S 1,293cc specification
In current ownership for approximately sixteen years
Competition history in period-style motorsport events

The Appeal

The BMC Mini Cooper Works cars of the 1960s are among the most celebrated competition machines in motorsport history, their giant-killing exploits at Monte Carlo and beyond cementing the Mini's legendary status in rallying. This 1967 Morris Mini Cooper has been built as a Works replica, upgraded from its original 998cc Cooper specification to full Cooper S 1,293cc trim, and comes with an FIA Historic Technical Passport.

Purchased by the vendor in 2010 from an English seller, the car was stripped down and rebuilt over a two-year period, with a comprehensive specification that included Cooper S brakes, a Weber DCOE45 carburettor, twin fuel tanks, adjustable suspension, and FIA-compliant safety equipment. The vendor reports having competed in several motorsport events with good results, and states the car functions correctly in all respects. Having been dormant from competition for approximately eight years, this Mini represents an opportunity for someone looking to enter historic rallying or circuit racing with a well-prepared machine. The FIA HTP will need to be updated by the new owner.

Key Information

Mileage: 82,000 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: Italy (registered since 2012; right-hand drive car originally sourced from England)
Technical inspection status: Offered without Revisione (expired)
Technical specs: 1,293cc four-cylinder petrol (upgraded from 998cc Cooper), Weber DCOE45 carburettor
Paperwork: FIA Historic Technical Passport (FIA-CSAI, requires updating), Italian registration document with roll cage and harnesses certified

The Detail

Stripped to bare metal and comprehensively rebuilt between 2010 and 2012
Cooper S braking system fitted throughout during restoration
Weber DCOE45 carburettor installed
Twin fuel tanks fitted
Adjustable suspension installed
Dashboard reconfigured to Works specification
Sports seats with four-point harnesses, certified on the Italian registration document
FIA-compliant internal roll cage, also certified on the registration document
FIA HTP (FIA-CSAI) present but requires updating by the new owner
The vendor reports the bodywork is in very good condition overall
A corroded section with associated paint flaking is noted on the floor pan (driver's side) at the roll cage mounting plate, which the vendor advises should be addressed
One steering arm was replaced following a minor rally incident during the vendor's ownership
The car has not been used in competition for approximately eight years and is currently garage-stored
The vendor states the vehicle functions correctly in all respects

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