£10,528
1963 Morris Mini Cooper S (Recreation Racer)
Historics • UK • 20 Aug 2016
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£10,528
1963 Morris Mini Cooper S (Recreation Racer)
UK • 20 Aug 2016 • Lot 254
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1963 Morris Mini Cooper, initially an 850cc Mk. I, was upgraded to a 1293cc Cooper S spec with performance enhancements in the 1970s and 1980s. Featuring a Bryan Slark head, Weber carb, and adjustable suspension, it has a racing history and is ready for road, track, or hill climb use with a recent MoT.
Condition
6
The car has been modified and raced, indicating potential wear and tear despite being well-maintained. The listing mentions that it is 'ready to use either on the road, track or hill climb' which suggests it's in good, usable condition but not pristine due to its history and modifications.
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28,780 miles
MA2S4S228631
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
DRX 507C
1963
Auction
£10,528
1963 Morris Mini Cooper S (Recreation Racer)
Historics • UK • 20 Aug 2016
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Designed by Alex Issigonis in 1959, a new concept in car design was born.
With a monocoque shell, transversely mounted engine and front wheel drive, the new 'Mini', as it was commonly known, soon became popular across a broad spectrum of the population.
The potential for competition use was soon seen by John Cooper and although Alex Issigonis was less keen, BMC were finally persuaded by John Cooper and the two worked together in culminating the birth of the Austin Mini Cooper and the Morris Mini Cooper in 1961.
The S had a 1071cc engine with a strengthened bottom end to allow for further tuning.
Victories in the 1964, 1965 and 1967 Monte Carlo Rallies set the Mini on the road to fame but probably the greatest publicity was gained from their (somewhat unfair) disqualification for lighting irregularities in the 1966 event after coming in 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
This Morris Mini Cooper was manufactured in 1963 but was not registered in the UK until 1965; the first owner, an army officer ex...
Price Analysis vs Other Mini Cooper S Replicas
£9,507
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£16,234
Median Price (Since 2020)
£39,100
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 16th Jan 2021
Latest MOT mileage:
14,379 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 1st Jul 2019, 14,379 miles
Passed
On 17th Jul 2018, 14,188 miles
Passed
On 14th Jul 2017, 13,908 miles
Passed
On 10th Mar 2016, 13,553 miles
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