Restored in 2018, including body, mechanics and interior
1,300 cm3 Metro engine with Cooper carburettors
Same registered owner since 1976
Stylish first generation Mini with Cooper design and power
Very good condition inside and out
The Appeal
Issigonis designed a small city car, but British Leyland - and the Mini's buyers - had other plans. On the road and on the racetrack, the factory Cooper and modified in-house models gave the Mini a new role: that of giant killer.
This pretty 1969 Mini Mk2 takes this theme to the extreme. Its pure Cooper looks hint at what's under the bonnet: a 1,300 cm3 Metro A-Series engine fitted with Cooper carburettors.
The car was acquired by the vendor in 1976 and used for a few years before being put out to dry. It was restored in 2018, body, mechanical and interior, and has been used only sporadically since. The result is a car that arrives on the market in very good condition, as the photos show. As a powerful alternative to a factory Cooper - and certainly a better performer - this car is stylish and well finished and should certainly offer plenty of fun.
The History and Paperwork
First registered on 5 February 1969
Acquired by the seller in 1976
Used for a few years, then stored in a dry garage
Restored in 2018, including bodywork, mechanics and interior
MOT expired on 19 April 2024
Full service history file as shown in the photos
Registration document in the name of the vendor
The Condition
Aesthetically restored to a Cooper in classic red with white roof
2018 restoration covered body and interior
Paintwork in good condition with no noticeable marks or scratches visible
The bodywork is very well aligned, indicating a good quality restoration
The underside is in very good condition with a clean finish and evidence of restoration work
Minilite alloy wheels in good condition with new tyres
Car well finished in detail with clean, bright chrome and bullet-style mirrors
Centre-exit sports exhaust
Retention of Mk2 features including pull handles, sliding windows and exterior hinges
Black bucket seats with red piping and matching rear bench seat, all in very good condition
Tidy red carpets with a headliner in similar restored condition
The Mechanics
Mechanics restored during the 2018 restoration
Originally a 998 cm3 Mini
Now fitted with a 1,300 cm3 Metro A-Series 4cyl engine
Runs on Cooper specification carburettors
4-speed manual gearbox
Front disc brakes
Hydrolastic suspension
Full service history file
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Auction Details
Year1969
Make
Morris
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Odometer
51,593 Kilometres
Engine size998
Seller TypePrivate
Town
Choisir
Country
France
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