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£31,500
1961 Morris Mini Cooper (997)
Silverstone Auctions • United Kingdom • 22 May 2021
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1961 Morris Mini Cooper 997 is a significant piece of Mini history, being the 3rd oldest known survivor and the 226th Cooper ever built. Fully restored with a focus on period accuracy, it features a Tartan Red exterior with a Black Roof and a Tartan Red and Gold Brocade interior, and is estimated to sell for £20,000-£25,000.

Condition
9
The car has been fully restored with emphasis on period accuracy and has very limited mileage since restoration. It is described as being in pin-sharp condition.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
KA2S4159703
Odometer:
45,640 miles
Reg Number:
OFL 94
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Early Mini Coopers were built in two batches, the first 150 in July 1961 followed by further cars in August/September 1961 #KA2S4 159703, was completed on the 21/09/1961, is the 76th built of the second batch and consequently is the 226th Cooper to be built Despatched to Reeds of Peterborough and onward to its first owner who registered it on 01/12/1961 Fully restored by our vendor with the emphasis on period accuracy.
The indicated mileage is 45,640 OFL 94 looks fabulous in Tartan Red with a Black Roof and the correct Tartan Red and Gold Brocade interior Very limited mileage since restoration.
F eatured in an article in ‘Miniworld’ 10 years ago Confirmed as the 3rd oldest survivor, this sparkling little Cooper would be welcome at any of the marque's forthcoming 60th Birthday celebrations Father of the Mini, Alec Issigonis, was firmly against the idea of a performance version of his new baby, despite several long evenings of animated discussion with his good friend, F1 guru, John Co...
Points of note
£15,018
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£30,375
Median Price (Since 2020)
£33,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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