1965 Morris Mini Cooper S 1275

Lot details
Registration No: DRY750C
Chassis No: K-A2S4/732245
Mot Expiry: May 2019

- Fully restored in 2001 with Heritage Certificate

- Recent refurbishment works by original restorer to high standard of finish

- Maintained regardless of cost by long term owner

- Interesting history file with photographs of restoration and refurbishment

This fine example of the legendary Mk1 1275cc Cooper 'S' was built on 29th April 1965 (finished in Old English White with Black roof and Red and Gold / Grey trim) and despatched on 1st May that year to supplying dealer H A Hamshaw Ltd of Leicester. An original RHD Home Market car, it was treated to a comprehensive restoration completed in 2001 and is said to retain the original chassis number and engine number as detailed on the Heritage certificate issued in 1996. The certificate further records the non-transferable registration DRY 750C as being issued in Leicester in May 1965.

The restorer informs us the car has been sympathetically enhanced with period-correct modifications, including 'Bill Richards' big valve, ported, polished, chambered and unleaded cylinder head, 4-synchromesh, Cooper 'S' remote, straight cut gearbox with central oil pickup and Hardy Spicer differential, adjustable suspension, performance exhaust and quad auxiliary lighting. The car has just been the subject of a refurbishment, by the original restorers, to bring it to a high standard of finish. The works completed this year include stripping and repainting the floor pan and subframe together with repainting of the engine bay.

Finished in White / Black with Red / Grey interior, DRY 750C is described as having "very good" bodywork, paintwork, engine, transmission and interior. An attractive example of an appreciating classic which has been maintained regardless of cost by a long term, enthusiast owner.