1965 Morris Mini Cooper S 1275
- Engine
- 1.3L inline-four
A 1275cc Mini Cooper S delivered new to the United Kingdom in June 1965, finished in the uncommon combination of Fiesta Yellow coachwork with an Old English White roof and a Powder Blue/Gold Brocade Grey interior — a specification confirmed by an accompanying BMIHT Certificate. The car has undergone a comprehensive restoration to original factory specification carried out by specialist Scott Turner, and retains its original colour scheme throughout.
Ownership
- 2024-02-24Auction saleSold £37,500 (≈ $47K)
- 1965-06-01 →Factory deliveryUnnamed ownerfull documentation
Delivered new to the UK in June 1965 per the BMIHT Certificate; original specification included an optional fresh-air heater and the rare Fiesta Yellow/Old English White roof colour combination.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationScott Turner
Complete restoration to original factory specification, retaining the car's original colour scheme and trim throughout, carried out to a high concours standard.
The car reportedly changed hands privately for £75,000 following the restoration, suggesting the work was completed prior to that sale.
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