1964 Morris Mini Cooper Mk1 1071 S
A right-hand drive, home-market Morris Mini Cooper 1071 S, built on 5 March 1964 and originally retailed through Morris Garages of Oxford, this example remained within one family for roughly 26 years before being converted to full FIA-specification race trim. Its most notable outing came at the 2009 Goodwood Revival St Mary's Trophy, a special edition run exclusively for Mini Coopers to mark the model's 50th anniversary, where American IndyCar champion Bobby Rahal drove it to 13th place on the Saturday. The car retains its race specification and comes with period documentation stretching back to 1976.
Ownership
- 2025-08-22Auction saleSold £23,500 (≈ $29K)
- 1964-03-05 → 1964Factory deliveryMorris Garages Ltdpartial documentation
The car was sold new through this Oxford dealership as a home-market right-hand drive example.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownFamily owner (circa 26 years)partial documentation
A single family retained the car for approximately 26 years, during which time the decision was eventually made to commission a full FIA-specification race build. MOT records in the history file extend back to 1976.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownConsignorpartial documentation
Current vendor commissioned the FIA race build ahead of the 2009 Goodwood Revival. The car has seen limited use since that event and is offered with a comprehensive history file including build photographs and invoices.
Competition
- 2009Goodwood Revival2009 Goodwood Revival St Mary's TrophyDriver: Bobby Rahal13th (Saturday race)
The 2009 St Mary's Trophy was run exclusively for Mini Coopers to celebrate the model's 50th anniversary. Bobby Rahal drove the Saturday leg, finishing 13th ahead of a field that included Jochen Mass, Vern Schuppan, Tiff Needell, Andy Rouse, John Cleland, Warwick Banks, and Stephan Johansson.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Full professional build to FIA race specification, incorporating an 8007 ET engine with tuftrided crank, race pistons, stage 3 cylinder head, lightened and balanced flywheel, twin HS4 carburettors, oil cooler, wide radiator with multi-blade fan, close-ratio four-speed gearbox, competition differential and clutch, Hi-Lo adjustable suspension, front disc brakes with S-type calipers, Minifin rear drums, full roll cage, internally routed brake lines, heated windscreen, plumbed fire suppression system, and Vortz rose-petal wheels.
Work was undertaken prior to the 2009 Goodwood Revival in response to the St Mary's Trophy being opened exclusively to Mini Coopers. Build photographs are included in the history file. Described as having been carried out at considerable cost.
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