Highlights

Carefully upgraded and restored to 1,275cc Cooper specification
Aesthetics modified with lots of great Cooper details inside and out
Professionally restored metalwork and body components
Recently driven to Florence from UK for international Mini show
Starts and runs well and ready to enjoy

The Appeal

The joy of a good Cooper replica is that it is as much a homage to the superb originals as a neatly uprated car. This ‘70 car is a case in point. It would presumably have been far easier to lightly copy the original details, but that hasn’t happened. Instead the body has been reworked and the interior uprated to accommodate the lights and trim that make it virtually indistinguishable from a genuine Cooper.

The story continues beneath the bonnet where you’ll find a 1,275cc A Series, just like in a Cooper. The result is a very capable car that has all the benefits of a genuine one, without the excessive price premium.

The vendor acquired the car three years ago and has since taken it on a fuss-free trip to Florence for an international Mini show. He reports that the car runs and drives well.

Here is a very pretty Cooper replica that will benefits from some well-chosen details.

The vendor tells us:

Turns heads wherever you go! everyone stops for a chat.

“The car definitely has its own character, and as such I would love the car to go to a loving home that will continue to drive and look after her. She's ready to drive away and be appreciated by the new owner.”

The History and Paperwork

Originally built as a Mini 1000
First registered 4th March 1970
Current keeper since April 2022
Driven by current keeper from UK to Florence for an international Mini meet
V5C in current keeper’s name
Various invoices and MOTs as shown
Previously painted white which was changed in 2008
Stored off the road in a gated estate under a cover

The Condition

Overall looks in very good order with a few minor age-related marks due to regular use
Finished in red with black roof and range of period-correct Cooper features
Wide arches, Cooper badges, front bumper nudge bar and ‘moustache’ grille
Features wider tyres and wheel arches with Minilite-style wheels
Modified Mk1 styling including oval rear lights, aforementioned grille, bumpers, over-riders, and bullet mirrors
Large chrome fuel cap , Austin Cooper badging and Lucas reversing lamp
Paintwork is well kept with few indications of age as shown
Bodywork is also well kept with minor signs of age such as front valance as shown
Well kept interior with high-quality original style Cooper seats fitted
Interior appears to be free from notable defects
Sporty, three-spoke steering wheel and drilled chrome window winders amongst interior features
Dials in working order with additional voltmeter to monitor battery
Two subtle USB charging ports
Hidden speakers under back seats with wiring in place for a radio (radio included)
Switches working as expected (headlight on/off switch broke, so a separate one was fitted)
Over-sills and all rusted metal underneath professionally cut and new metal welded in
Work has included replacing boot lid, repairing the rain rails at the rear, and repainting these components professionally to look as new

The Mechanics

Previous keeper fitted 1,275cc A-series engine
4spd manual gearbox
Equipped with a sport exhaust
Starts and runs first time, every time
Vendor reports that car sometimes takes a moment in the cold sometimes
The vendor states it is a beautiful car to drive;
Driven to Italy and back without a single issue (included up and over a mountain)
No reported running or driving issues

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