1964 Austin Mini Cooper 1071 ‘S’ Registration Number: APB 1...

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£22,000

1964 Austin Mini Cooper 1071 ‘S’

Registration Number: APB 178B
Chassis Number: TBA
Recorded Mileage: TBA

- Rare early 1071cc variant 
- In current ownership since 1964
- Subject of previous restoration

The 1071cc Cooper S was the first Cooper S produced by BMC, and the first of the Minis to succeed at the Monte Carlo Rally. Externally, the ‘S’ iteration looked very much like the 997cc standard Cooper, except for the inset vented wheels and the ‘S’ badge on the bonnet and boot. The 1071(cc) only stayed in production until 27th August 1964, by which time it had been joined by the 1275 S in February 1964 and the 970 in June 1964. Although in production for a little over a year, some 4,030 1071 (Austin and Morris) Cooper Ss were built.

Acquired by our vendor’s father in the late 1960s, this rare 1071 ‘S’ has been loved by the same owner over a 55+year period. A garage owner by trade, the owner maintained the Mini himself on his premises, in the 1990s restoring the mechanics and bodywork, whilst keeping as many of the original features as possible. Having been dry stored since his sad passing earlier this year, the Mini will no doubt benefit from some light recommissioning prior to being pressed into action once more. A rare variant of the legendary Cooper and a fantastic opportunity to own a piece of motoring history.

Additional information: The Cooper was acquired by our vendor's father in 1964, and used as daily transport for many years. The Mini was uprated over the years, and entered into local motorsport events. In the 1970s the car suffered minor rear damage which was repaired, and the car fitted with MkII lights to the rear. The Mini has always been garaged when not in use, and is offered with original steel wheels, number plates, grilles, and other minor small parts.