1967 Mini Austin Cooper S

Make

Mini

Model

Austin Cooper S

Year

1967

Listed price

$13,500

Location

Oxnard

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

0 miles

The Mini Cooper S, particularly the Mark I, stands as an automotive icon, forever etched in history for its giant-slaying performances on rally stages and race tracks alike. Conceived by Alec Issigonis and breathed upon by John Cooper, the Cooper S was the ultimate expression of the Mini's sporting potential. Its larger 1275cc engine, introduced in 1964, provided a significant boost in power, cementing its dominance at events like the Monte Carlo Rally, which it famously won three times in the mid-1960s. The Mark I, produced until 1967, is especially coveted for its external door hinges and classic aesthetic, representing the purest form of the original Cooper S vision. This 1967 Austin Mini Cooper S 1275 Mk I represents a truly special opportunity for the dedicated enthusiast. Documented by a Heritage Certificate, this factory left-hand-drive example was originally dispatched to the USA, making it a rare find on American soil. Showing just 1,000 miles, this genuine Cooper S project retains its original factory colors of Island Blue over an Old English White roof, with a Grey and Gold interior trim, as confirmed by its build date of May 18, 1967. While currently in non-running project condition, its reported racing history and the intriguing de-seamed bodywork hint at a storied past, adding another layer of character to this authentic Mini. This is a chance to acquire a genuine piece of motoring history and bring a legend back to life.