1968 AUSTIN MINI Cooper S Replica 1275cc
£19,995
Vehicle Specifications
- Year: 1968
- Mileage: 11,696 miles
- Fuel: Petrol
- Transmission: Manual
- Colour: Red
- Body Type: Saloon
- Seller: Rfh Classics Ltd
Description
With us here at RFH Classics we are pleased to present this fascinating 1968 (G) Mini Cooper S Replica presented now in Tartan Red with a contrasting White Roof. We are lead to believe that the car was the subject of carefully planned and developed rebuild that took place in the early 80’s to a specification that is remarkably close to that of an original Cooper S. The rebuild, which incorporated many genuine Cooper S components and we would highly recommend that you take the opportunity to inspect the car to understand how well it has been done. The Tartan Red and White roof finish now on the car was undertaken around 2016 when the car changed hands and was purchased by the owner of a a Mini Specialist in North Somerset. Under Ian’s ownership the car, which was White with a Black, was the subject of some extensive additional work and developed to be this car characterful and excitement replica of the iconic hot Mini but at a far more accessible level. He went on to maintain and own the car for around two years selling it in 2018 to the last registered keeper. When the car was sold in 2018 it formed part of a small private collection of cars that were then subsequently parked up at the start of Covid and there the car stayed until earlier this year when we unearthed the car from its long term storage. Having collected the car from long term garage storage, we have since undertaken a careful programme of recommissioning the car including fuel drain, new brake master cylinder, service and a fresh motor test in preparation for sale. We understand that the mechanical specification was done faithful to Cooper S standards with a 1275cc 1300GT based engine complete with 11-stud head, twin 1¼” SU carburettors, Maniflow LCB manifold, twin fuel tank set up and Mini-Sport exhaust system. The braking system is handled by the correct 7½” Cooper S discs while the suspension has been rebuilt on new subframes and retains the desirable dry set-up. Visually the exterior o
