Description
H&H Classic Auction @ The Imperial War Museum, Duxford/ Cambridgeshire
9th October, 2024 13:00
1963 Morris Mini Cooper S 1071
Matching chassis and engine numbers
Estimate
£35, 000 - £40, 000
Registration No: 7285 AP
Chassis No: K-A2S4/ 384943
MOT: Exempt
RHD Home Market Deluxe example
1 of just c. 4, 030 1071 Cooper S' built between 7th March 1963 and 27th August 1964
Offered with British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate
Despatched on 28th August 1963
Matching chassis and engine numbers
The 1071cc Cooper S was the first Cooper S produced by BMC, and the first of the Minis to succeed at the Monte Carlo Rally. Externally, the ‘S’ iteration looked very much like the 997cc standard Cooper, except for the inset vented wheels and the ‘S’ badge on the bonnet and boot. The 1071(cc) only stayed in production until 27th August 1964, by which time it had been joined by the 1275 S in February 1964 and the 970 in June 1964. Although in production for a little over a year, some 4, 030 1071 (Austin and Morris) Cooper S' were built.
A desirable 1071 example of the 'S', ‘7285 AP’ (body no. 18291) was built on 28th August 1963, ordered in the iconic Old English White with a Black roof, striking Red and Gold trim and with a heater before being despatched to Caffyns Limited, Tunbridge Wells, on 4th September 1963. The Deluxe ‘AP’ comes from a private collection, before which a previous attempt to restore it had stalled. Subsequently, 'AP' was sold to the current vendor who evidently achieved a fantastic result and with patience and knowledge completed the 1071 Cooper S. Just c. 25 miles was completed following the final recommissioning before the owner decided to install it in his Mini collection to admire more than drive. The very discerning owner, who enjoys the restoration process more than the driving of the car, would never dream of taking the Mini out in the rain, so ‘AP’ has resided in temperature-controlled storage for a long time. We have had the 1071 running and driving for photography and all seems to be in great order.
The 1071 is still quick enough to keep up with modern traffic on the way to your local club or event and an easy and fun-to-drive iconic classic. ‘AP’ would be a great addition to any Mini collection of quality and is offered with a V5C, British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate and invoices relating to the final finishing of the build.
