• Period competition history at Jarama, Monaco and Montjuïc Park• Comprehensive engine and gearbox rebuild incorporating Swiftune components• Sympathetically restored

Few British motor cars have earned such an enduring reputation as the Mini Cooper S.

Combining compact dimensions, responsive handling and spirited performance, it became a favourite with enthusiasts and competition drivers alike.

The Mini’s ingenious layout provided the foundations, while the association with John Cooper helped transform the small family saloon into a formidable sporting contender.

On both rally stages and racing circuits, the Cooper S demonstrated that agility and balance could challenge considerably larger and more powerful opposition, establishing a competition pedigree that remains central to its appeal today. The 1275 Cooper S is closely associated with this reputation.

Its performance appealed to private entrants as well as established teams, and many examples enjoyed competition careers in th...