1968 Morris Mini Cooper S (MK1)

This has matching numbers throughout, including the original Engine (Engine number also matches).

Have a look at the others on the Morris Cooper S Register. For more information, see Classic Register's MK1 Cooper S guide.

This vehicle is in good original condition. Car details are included in Cooper S register. Car delivered in the 02/1969 batch (was last 150th car of the MK1's). Repainted British Racing Green with White Roof - repainted in 2004. Paintwork is in average condition, Original colour was Special Burgundy (1/SPEC.BURG.RED/3). Strong engine with 63,175 miles. Engine (and whole car) has all MK1 equipment, with a few modifications: Wheel arch flares added with minilites, steering column with column ignition barrel fitted, everything else is MK1 standard. Has correct twin 1 & 1/4 SU carburettors. Car runs very well and is regularly serviced by "Melba Motors" in the ACT. I have had this vehicles since 2007, unfortunately I have not driven it much, other than once every couple of weeks, to keep the engine running. Black interior with correct and complete Cooper S Mk1 instrumentation and heater. Please note, the optional MK1 woodgrain dash was originally purchased with this vehicle, and is still there. All round good (patina condition) straight body, Cooper S Mk1 with almost all original features. The paintwork (not original Burgundy colour) will need to be redone Burgundy and white, as it has been 14 years since it was repainted, and to also get it back to concourse condition. Currently this vehicle has just turned 50 years old, and she holds her age well. Cooper s mk1 1968 great little car has the original 1275 motor, good body, very minimal rust (slightly on the sills), beautiful black trim. This vehicle is ACT Historic registered with the Mini Club of the ACT until January 2019. See all photos, and inspections are welcome anytime. This is as good as you will find for a MK1 original with all matching numbers.

Vehicle details

Added on 12 May 2018

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Vehicle Location: Country: 
Australia
Build date: 
built in 1968
Transmission: 
Manual (floor shift)
63,000 miles
Paint Colour/Code: 
White over BRG
Interior Colour/Code: 
Black vinyl
Engine Type: 
4 cylinder
Engine Fuel Type: 
Petrol (4 stroke)
Engine Number: 
9FSAY51127
Chassis Number: 
YKG2#######