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£33,750

1968 Morris Mini Cooper 1275 S Mk I - Anthony Hamilton Collection

United Kingdom • 25 Jul 2026 • Lot Lot Number: 290

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AI Listing Summary

This 1968 Morris Mini Cooper 1275 S Mk I is a fastidiously restored example with a documented ownership history from new. It has undergone a recent engine and gearbox rebuild and is described as being in outstanding show condition.

Condition

9

The car is described as being in outstanding show condition after a fastidious restoration. It has a documented ownership history and recent engine/gearbox rebuild. While not 'Pristine' as it has been restored and repainted, it is very close to perfect with minor signs of use expected after restoration and minimal mileage since.

/ 10

Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

957043

Odometer:

2,235 miles

Reg Number:

UMM 338F

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The Collection has examples of all the Mini Cooper S derivatives and this delightful Morris Mini Cooper S 1,275cc completed the set.

It was dispatched to the dealer Stewart & Arden Ltd in Ilford on 23rd February 1967 and the Heritage Certificate confirms that it was originally finished in Old English White with the options listed as an oil-cooler, fresh air heater and the extra fuel tank that was nearly always selected on the 1275 S.

We believe that the car may have been a demonstrator or a Dealer Principal's car as the next owner (the first private owner) was a Mr Hart of Southend-on-Sea who purchased it on 1st April 1968.

In 1973, he moved to Cornwall taking his beloved Mini Cooper with him where it remained until purchased by dealers, Wheel Garage of Ashton, in 1977.

They subsequently retailed the Mini to a Mr Lloyd of Porthleven who enjoyed it for a few years before storing it in his garage awaiting a bit of work.

By 1991, it was obvious that the little Cooper wasn’t going to...