This wonderfully evocative transitional-model Cooper Monaco – presently equipped with Buick V8 power unit and Halibrand-made McKee transaxle - is offered here as a potentially very competitive Vintage and Historic racing projectile.

It is a continuous-history, unchallenged identity sports-racing car which has been rebuilt and prepared for renewed competition after 11 years within a compact but fine-quality private enthusiast's collection.

The car has been accepted by the British-based Cooper Car Club and is identified by a dedicated chassis identity plate sanctioned by this highly respected Club.

Cooper Monaco chassis serial 'CM-2-62' was delivered new to American customer Van Housen Motors of Sacramento, California, in April, 1962.

Its chassis featured the latest model modifications including the most desirable coil-spring independent rear suspension system which makes these late-model Monacos so desirable and sought-after within their current competition class.

The aluminum body...