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Not Sold (Est: £30,000 - £35,000)
1965 Morris Mini Cooper MK1 One registered keeper and 41,000 miles
United Kingdom • 10 May 2026 • Lot 72
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1965 Morris Mini Cooper MK1 is a remarkable find, boasting a single registered keeper from new and only 41,400 warranted miles. Enhanced with Radford accessories and maintained by its engineer owner, this unrestored Mini presents a unique opportunity for collectors seeking originality and provenance.
Condition
8
The car is described as highly original with a 'timewarp interior' and matching chassis and engine numbers, suggesting excellent preservation. It has had only one registered keeper and a warranted 41,400 miles, never having been restored, further indicating careful maintenance. While it has period modifications and was laid-up for a period, it has been thoroughly recommissioned, suggesting that any necessary reconditioning has been addressed.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
KA2S4748198
Odometer:
41,400 miles
Reg Number:
GBP 777C
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Surely a one-off, this remarkable Mini has had just one registered keeper from new, covered a warranted 41,400 miles and never been restored.
A twenty-first birthday present to himself, Keith Barnes Esq.
bought the Morris from Wadhams of Chichester with whom he had just completed a six-year apprenticeship.
Collected from the Longbridge factory, the Cooper was first registered as ‘GBP 777C’ on 11 th June 1965; the same day its pre-delivery inspection was carried out at 170 miles.
Doubtless swayed by the glamour associated with coachbuilt Minis – especially those crafted by Radford whose customers included Peter Sellers, Britt Ekland, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison and Mike Naismith – the first owner had the Morris immediately repainted Opalescent Silver Blue and set about festooning it with Radford accessories.
The exterior was visually enhanced with a Radford grille, Webasto sunroof, spot lights, wheelarch extensions, bumper overriders and Cosmic MK1 all...
Points of note
£12,320
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£22,760
Median Price (Since 2020)
£33,350
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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