Highlights
- One of the last 1071cc Cooper S cars produced
- Factory options include 4.5" wide wheels and a close-ratio gearbox
- August 1964 build, initially used as a dealership demonstration vehicle
- Comprehensively restored in 2015
- Immaculately presented
The Appeal
Every so often, a car comes along that ticks all of the right boxes. This is one of them.
Here we have a 1965 Morris Mini Cooper S, one of the last 1071cc Cooper S cars produced. Built in August 1964, it initially served as a demonstration vehicle for Haslemere Motor Company in Guildford, and was later registered in February 1965. This highly specified Cooper S showcased desirable factory options including 4.5" wide wheels, a close-ratio gearbox, and a fresh air heater. it hails from the era of Paddy Hopkirk's rallying success and the height of the 'Swinging Sixties' for which the Mini was a totemic symbol of youth culture. Paul, John, George and Ringo all had Minis, as did Peter Sellers, Steve McQueen and Clint Eastwood. This was one seriously cool car.
Following a comprehensive restoration in 2015 that included a colour change to what is believed to be Connaught Green, this Mini presents in very good condition throughout. The current owner, who acquired the vehicle in 2018, has maintained it fastidiously with servicing by marque specialists TC Juner & Son of Edinburgh and The Mini Works in East Lothian.
Here we have a 1965 Morris Mini Cooper S, one of the last 1071cc Cooper S cars produced. Built in August 1964, it initially served as a demonstration vehicle for Haslemere Motor Company in Guildford, and was later registered in February 1965. This highly specified Cooper S showcased desirable factory options including 4.5" wide wheels, a close-ratio gearbox, and a fresh air heater. it hails from the era of Paddy Hopkirk's rallying success and the height of the 'Swinging Sixties' for which the Mini was a totemic symbol of youth culture. Paul, John, George and Ringo all had Minis, as did Peter Sellers, Steve McQueen and Clint Eastwood. This was one seriously cool car.
Following a comprehensive restoration in 2015 that included a colour change to what is believed to be Connaught Green, this Mini presents in very good condition throughout. The current owner, who acquired the vehicle in 2018, has maintained it fastidiously with servicing by marque specialists TC Juner & Son of Edinburgh and The Mini Works in East Lothian.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in February 1965 after initially serving as a demonstration vehicle
- Built in August 1964 and shipped to Haslemere Motor Company Ltd, Guildford, Surrey
- One of the last 1071cc Cooper S cars produced
- Will be supplied with a current MOT: road tax and MOT exempt
- Second fuel tank added after original purchase
- Original 1.1/4" carburettors replaced with 1.1/5" carburettors
- Originally Almond Green in colour
- Colour changed to believed Connaught Green during 2015 restoration
- Current owner purchased in 2018
- Serviced by TC Juner & Son of Edinburgh and The Mini Works in East Lothian
- Currently located in Suffolk
The Condition
- Presents in very good condition overall
- Immensely straight-looking bodywork and trim
- Few paint blemishes consistent with the vehicle's age
- Refinished to a good standard in what is believed to be Connaught Green
- The vendor understands the car to be exceedingly solid
- Chromework in very good visual order
- Interior is completely standard except for Moto-Lita steering wheel
- All switches and instrumentation are working, we are told
- Heater recently overhauled with a new element installed
The Mechanics
- 1,071cc A Series
- Four-speed close-ratio gearbox (factory option)
- Engine runs very smoothly and benefits from the larger carburettor setup, we are told
- The vendor reports good power output throughout all gears
- The engine idle is reportedly consistent and smooth, and responsive under load
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