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2 Mini Austin Cooper S for sale 1964 & 1965. 

Genuine Mk1 'RED' Cooper 1071 ‘S’ professionally adapted for racing in 2009 in preparation for the St Mary’s Trophy Race at Goodwood, when it was
driven by Indy 500 winner, Bobby Rahal.
On offer here is an interesting example of an original, right-hand drive, home
market supplied Mk1 Morris Mini Cooper 1071 ‘S’ built on 5th March 1964 and
sold through Morris Garages Ltd of Oxford. Having been in the same family for
some 26 years, the decision was taken to have the car professionally built to a full
race FIA-spec at a not inconsiderable expense. This decision was prompted by
an announcement from Goodwood that the 2009 St Mary’s Trophy two-driver
race would be run exclusively for Mini Coopers in celebration of the Mini’s 50th
Birthday. The normal format is that there are two separate races over two days with
the first part usually involving motorsport celebrities and the Sunday race for the
cars owners.
We have no idea who may have been asked to share the drive, but the Saturday
seat was offered to multiple CART Champion and 1986 Indy-winning Bobby Rahal.
Front-wheel drive Mini Coopers don’t seem to appear anywhere on Mr Rahal’s CV,
however he managed to finish Saturday’s race in a respectable 13th ahead of some
talented drivers including Jochen Mass, Warwick Banks, Vern Schuppan, Andy
Rouse, Tiff Needell, John Cleland and Stephan Johansson. Following this race, the
car has seen little use and remains in good condition.
8007 ET is powered by one of Swiftune’s legendary 1,293cc engines and includes
a Tuftrided crank, race pistons, Stage 3 head, lightened and balanced flywheel and
twin HS4 carburettors. Additionally, to keep temperatures under control, it benefits
from an oil cooler accompanied by a wide radiator coupled with a multiblade
fan. The gearbox is a close-ratio 4-speed coupled to a competition diff and clutch.
Handling of this nimble little car is controlled by Hi-Lo adjustable suspension and
braking by way of ‘S’ discs and calipers up front and Minifins to the rear. It is fitted
with a full roll cage, internally routed brake lines, heated front screen, plumbed
in fire extinguisher and genuine Vortz ‘rose petal’ wheels. Supplied with the
accompanying registration number of 8007 ET, a history file including restoration/
build photographs, MOTs dating back to 1976, numerous invoices and a copy of
the Mini World article where it was featured as the cover car in June 1996.
There can’t be many racing drivers who, with the appropriate equipment and
adequate funds, wouldn’t relish trawling through a list of motorsport personalities, Le
Mans and Grand Prix drivers in order to negotiate a shared drive in the St Mary’s
and spending time on the grid and the Paddock Club with some great names. Well,
the opportunity is here.

Blue Mini:

The Mini 'BLUE' Cooper has been a mainstay of the Motorsport scene around the world
for over 50 years. Its prodigious roadholding and excellent power-to-weight ratio
enabled the little Cooper to compete successfully with larger-capacity rivals and
on tight twisting circuits, the car was often a candidate for outright victory. From
enthralling battles with much larger competition in period, to latter-day giant-killing
performances in Historic Touring Cars, the Mini Cooper represented an opportunity
to compete at high levels for privateers with cars not far removed from the Works
entrants, enhanced by a plethora of emerging tuning companies and race/rally
parts. Driven by names such as Hopkirk, ‘Whizzo’ Williams and ‘Smokin’ John
Rhodes, Coopers and the ubiquitous Cooper ‘S’ have firmly cemented their place
in motorsport folklore and their supreme driveability and user-friendliness have kept
them in the forefront of historic saloon car racing ever since.
On offer here is a well built Mini Cooper 1275 S with FIA papers valid until 31st
December 2028. The car boasts an all-steel TBR engine fitted with a Swiftune
CNC-ported head casting, proper Cooper S block, Swiftune gearbox, restored
shell with Owens fabrication cage, Quantum historic shocks, 120mph speedo and
an MSD box.
Eligible to compete in a variety of top class historic motorsport with its FIA papers
and impressive specification, you couldn’t build this car for anywhere near this
guide price, representing great value in today’s marketplace.

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