Introduced in 1961, the Austin Mini Cooper 997cc was a performance-oriented collaboration between BMC and racing legend, John Cooper It transformed the standard 848cc economy car into a 55bhp, 90mph rally-bred icon, featuring a unique 997cc twin-carb engine, front disc brakes, and close-ratio gearbox.

Produced until 1964 before upgrading to 998cc Originally LHD and finished in Old English White with a black roof and tartan red interior, this example was manufactured on 08/11/1962 and exported to Philadelphia, USA just four days later Repatriated to the UK in in 2018 by a Mini enthusiast and subject to an extensive restoration, whilst retaining the original floors, sills, front/rear sub-frames and stainless steel seam covers Converted to RHD and the engine and gearbox sent to specialists, Somerford Mini, for a full rebuild back to original 997-spec, with a new wiring loom and a new Newton Commercial interior in authentic Tartan Red and Gold Brocade design Subsequently sold through our...