Highlights
- Restored pickup with neat detailing inside and out
- Only two UK keepers with first for 50 years
- Used as a commercial vehicle for a bike and scooter business
- Recent recommissioning including engine rebuild, new suspension, and cabin retrim
The Appeal
Much as the classic Coopers are magnetically appealing, there is something about this restored Pick Up that makes it seriously stand out. Neatly detailed with its Cooper S wheels, retrimmed interior and ply-lined load area, it would work as a mobile advertising hoarding for a business or a weekend show star.
First registered in 1974, we’re told that it spent the first 50 years of its life working for its living delivering scooters and bikes for a business. Acquired by the second keeper from a deceased estate, it was subsequently moved to the Isle of Man and extensively recommissioned, Work included a full engine rebuild, new suspension and a cabin retrim. The renovation work has been done sympathetically, giving the buyer a very tidy, tasteful Pick Up with some neat upgrades.
Presented in good condition and with the option of commercial use or show stardom, we suspect this Pick Up will appeal strongly to fans of Issigonis’ brilliant invention.
Key Information
- Mileage: 91,062 miles indicated
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
- Technical specs: 998cc four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual, front-wheel drive
- Paperwork: DVLA letter confirming single-keeper status; original V5C retained by DVLA
The Detail
- Engine reportedly rebuilt prior to the current keeper's ownership
- New fuel tank and fuel lines reportedly fitted
- New suspension reportedly fitted
- Resprayed in khaki green with contrasting white roof
- Paintwork presents well with some chips to note such as to scuttle
- Cabin retrimmed with new carpets and reupholstered seats piped in green
- Load bed lined in ply for protection and practicality
- Black frame fitted over the load bed for a potential canvas tilt
- Fitted with wider Cooper S wheels wrapped in matching Yokohama tyres
- Small water pump leak when hot
- Vendor notes the paintwork could be completed to a higher standard
- A few marks and blemishes noted on the exterior
- Brightwork appears in good order
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