A virtually 100% correct replica of the famous Abingdon works rally cars of the mid-1960s, this genuine Mk1 Austin Cooper S has been totally restored by the present owner to concours standards.

(The owner has previously been an Autoglym National Concours Finalist with an MG TC).

By 1967, when this car was built, the production Mini Coopers had ‘wet’ Hydolastic suspension, though the works drivers unanimously preferred the earlier ‘dry’ rubber cone type - as fitted to this car - which continued to be available to them as and when required.

The car is currently fitted with a four-synchromesh, helical-cut gearbox for ease of use in normal road conditions, but the correct (and rare) 22G333 three-synchromesh, ‘triple three’ bare gearbox casing is included in the sale, thus enabling the new owner to build a straight-cut gearbox if he/she so desires.

The current final drive ratio is 3.44:1.

An original John Aley three-point roll cage is fitted to the interior as are the correct Irvin sea...