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1964 Morris Mini Cooper S 1293 FIA Cooper S & previous St Mary's Trophy entrant driven by Bobby Rahal

United Kingdom • 20 Oct 2022

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1964 Morris Mini Cooper S is a professionally adapted FIA race car, previously driven by Bobby Rahal in the St Mary's Trophy at Goodwood. Featuring a 1293cc Swiftune engine and close-ratio gearbox, it boasts significant racing upgrades and a well-documented history, including restoration photos and a Heritage Certificate, with an estimated value between £45,000 and £55,000.

Condition

6

While the car has been restored and professionally adapted for racing, including significant expenditure, it has seen little competition use since completion. The description notes moderate wear on the exterior, interior, and/or wheels, along with a few small dents, light paint scratches, or noticeable curb marks.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

K-A2S4-488687

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

8007 ET

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The chance meeting between John Cooper and Aurelio Lampredi at the 1959 Italian GP is now an established part of Mini folklore.

Having charmed a very early 850cc model out of BMC and driven it to Monza, Cooper was accosted by Fiat engineer (and ex-Ferrari F1 designer) Lampredi.

Infected by his old enemy's enthusiasm, the Italian asked to borrow the new wonder car.

Returning several hours later, he heralded it as the future of automotive design before adding "if it weren't so ugly, I'd shoot myself".

Unperturbed Cooper continued to harass Issigonis and BMC until they agreed to build a 'hot' version.

Initially conceived as a homologation special, the Mini Cooper was launched in July 1961.

Powered by an enlarged 997cc engine and benefiting from front disc brakes, it gave way to a succession of ever quicker variants culminating in the 1275 'S' of 1964.

Manufactured on 5th March 1964 and sold through Morris Garages Ltd of Oxford, ‘8007 ET’ was supplied new to the home market, in righ...