1966 AUSTIN COOPER Mk1 "S" 1275cc (Concours Winner)

Island Blue/ Old English White with Cumulus Grey & Gold brocade trim, This original UK home market example was built on the 25th May 1966, Ordered in B. M. C Island Blue/ Old English White with Cumulus Grey & Gold brocade trim and equipped with a fresh air heater, Originally supplied to Mr Anthony Masterson of Farnham by Swain & Jones Limited of Farnham, Surrey on the 14th June 1966 and issued with the registration number FHO 835D, A total nut & bolt photographic professional restoration was carried out by a highly regarded Mini enthusiast & expert Bryan Purves (Author of ‘The Last Works Mini’), with the original ‘S’ engine rebuilt to 1, 293cc Fast road specification by Bill Richards Engineering, On competition of the restoration the Cooper was inspected by Paul Sulma of the Mini Cooper Register and consequently awarded the Chief Judge’s Special award (John White Cup) at the 2019 National Mini Cooper Rally, Beaulieu, Complete with comprehensive provenance file including Original Green logbook, Original Green Continuation book, Original Austin Mini Cooper Driver’s handbook, Heritage Trust certificate, Restoration details, Restoration invoices, Restoration photos, Engine & Gearbox build specification, Various invoices and Mini Cooper Register details, Previously supplied by ourselves back in 2020, Shortly after purchase the new owner commissioned well known Mini Specialists MED & CCK Historic to further enhance the Cooper S with some carefully chosen upgrades to include: Mk1 Deluxe bumpers, Suede steering wheel, Lifeline quick release steering boss, Tachometer, MED level 3 handling pack, KAD rear anti roll bar to historic AppK spec, MED Quantum One. Zero dampers, New front and rear suspension cones, New front & rear Hi-Lo’s, Tie rod & track rod ends, Camber brackets & dampers, New "Rose Petal" Matt black racing alloys, New Yokohama A032R tyres, Suspension/ geometry setup and Rolling road set-up - this work costing in excess of £7, 500 (All original parts are supplied with the car), Remarkably, this beautifully restored Cooper ‘S’ has covered a mere 85 miles since restoration, An outstanding opportunity to acquire one of the very best examples of the iconic MK1 Cooper ‘ S’, restored to an exceptional standard, award-winning, matching numbers and ready for its next discerning custodian.