Registration No: BRT 971C
Chassis No: K-A2S4/563438
MOT: Exempt

• Among the last Cooper S 1071 cars made and so not registered until January 1965
• Originally specified with an oil cooler, 4.5 inch wide wheel rims and 3.44:1 final drive ratio
• Self-evidently the subject of much past restoration work

Introduced a year before its ‘1275’ and ‘970’ siblings, the ‘1071’ was not only the original Cooper S derivative but also the first to conquer the Monte Carlo Rally. As well as subtle ‘S’ badges and inset vented nine-slot steel wheels, the newcomer sported overriders and corner nerf guards to its front / rear bumpers. Inside, the four-seater featured a 120mph speedometer, solid ashtray lid and carpeted boot board etc. Powered by a productionised (1071cc) version of the Formula Junior race unit that Morris Engines had developed, the model was primarily intended for competition use with Cooper S cars (in both Austin and Morris guises) soon becoming a familiar sight on racetracks and rally stages alike. Rarer than a ‘1275’ and more tractable than a ‘970’, the Cooper S ‘1071’ was only in production from March 7^th 1963 – August 27^th 1964 with a mere 4,030 or so being completed.

According to its accompanying British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, chassis K-A2S4/563438 was built on 23^rd June 1964 complete with a fresh air heater, oil cooler, 3.44:1 final drive ratio and 4½ wide wheel rims. Despatched to The Morris Garages Ltd of Oxford two days later, it was not issued with the East Suffolk number plate ‘BRT 971C’ until January 1^st 1965. A photocopied continuation logbook on file shows that the Mini has been repainted from its initial Tweed Grey to Red by the early 1970s. Self-evidently the subject of an extensive restoration in the past with parts being replaced or refurbished as necessary, the Cooper S remains highly presentable. Starting readily and running well during our recent photography session, the diminutive saloon is nicely detailed with a 1964-dated wiper motor, period ‘Paddy Hopkirk’ throttle pedal and authentic Coopers air filter sticker etc. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, BMIHT Certificate and sundry paperwork.

For more information, please contact:
Damian Jones
damian.jones@handh.co.uk
07855 493737