Mini Cooper S Mk III | 1971

Mini Cooper S Mk III | 1971

Highlights:

– 1.3-litre 4-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission

– Left-hand drive

– Produced in very limited numbers

– Two-tone paintwork in British Racing Green with a white roof

– Fitted with spoke-style alloy wheels

The seller offers for sale this 1971 Mini Cooper S Mk III, powered by a 1.3-litre 4-cylinder engine, paired with a manual transmission. Finished in British Racing Green with a contrasting white roof, this left-hand drive example presents a smart, classic colour combination and rides on a set of spoke-style alloy wheels. The seller notes that the Cooper S was produced in comparatively small numbers, adding to its appeal among Mini enthusiasts today.

Launched in 1959, the Mini was Alec Issigonis’s revolutionary answer to compact, efficient motoring, using a transverse engine and front-wheel-drive layout that maximised interior space within a tiny footprint, a formula that would go on to influence small car design for decades. The Cooper S variant, developed in partnership with John Cooper, transformed the humble Mini into a genuine performance car and motorsport icon, famously taking outright victory at the Monte Carlo Rally during the 1960s. This Mk III example dates from 1971, by which point the model was being built under British Leyland ownership, continuing the Cooper S’s reputation for punching well above its weight.

Despite its diminutive dimensions, the Cooper S offers a surprisingly engaging drive, with go-kart-like handling and a willing four-cylinder engine that made the model a favourite with enthusiasts from new. The compact two-door saloon body, round headlamps and simple, honest cabin remain instantly recognisable Mini hallmarks, and left-hand drive examples such as this one add a further point of interest for collectors. For a buyer looking for a usable, characterful slice of British motoring history, this Cooper S Mk III is well worth a closer look.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Condition of the interior

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

Overall condition

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

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This car is currently located in: North Rhine-Westphalia state, Germany.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

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