1969 Morris Mini Cooper 1275S Mk II
- Engine
- 1.275L inline-four
A second-generation Mini Cooper S, finished in British Racing Green and fitted with a 1,293cc A-Series engine built by Bill Richards Racing. Believed to have been fully restored in the early 1990s, the car was subsequently refreshed to HRCT Category II specification by Bill Richards around 2005–2006, encompassing a complete engine and transmission rebuild. It competed in the 2003 BSW Motorsport Saloon and Sportscar Championship, finishing third. Equipped for both circuit and rally use, it carries a full roll cage, bucket seats, and a works-style dashboard.
Ownership
- 2025-08-22Auction saleSold £23,500 (≈ $29K)
- Date unknownPrevious owner(s) from the 1980spartial documentation
History file contains documentation tracing the car back to this period, though no named individuals are identified.
Competition
- 2003BSW Motorsport Saloon and Sportscar Championship (Circuit Racing)BSW Motorsport Saloon and Sportscar Championship3rd
Car was entered and run by Bill Richards Racing during this season.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Believed to have undergone a comprehensive full restoration, though precise details and the workshop responsible are unrecorded.
Reportedly carried out in the early 1990s; date is approximate and unconfirmed.
- —Engine rebuildBill Richards Racing
Complete engine rebuild to 1,293cc specification, incorporating Power Max pistons, a Piper 285 camshaft, and a close-ratio gearbox with limited-slip differential, as part of a broader HRCT Category II refresh.
Work carried out in the 2005–2006 period alongside a full transmission rebuild and suspension and safety equipment upgrades.
- —MechanicalBill Richards Racing
Comprehensive mechanical and safety refresh to HRCT Category II specification, covering transmission, Hi-Lo suspension, adjustable dampers, braking components, roll cage, harnesses, fire suppression, and a bespoke wiring loom with works-style instrumentation.
Carried out in the 2005–2006 period concurrently with the engine rebuild; wiring diagrams for the custom loom are retained in the history file.
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