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• Auction House:
  Mossgreen
• Sale Name:
  Collectors’ Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia
• Sale Date:
  27 Nov 2016 ~ 2.30pm
• Lot #:
  55
• Lot Description:
  1965 MORRIS MINI COOPER S 'TRIBUTE'
  Car no: 137495 20793; Engine no: 8AM/U/H 389716
• Notes:
  It was impossible to imagine that the iconic Morris Mini, designed by the brilliant Sir Alec Issigonis (knighted in 1969) and released in 1959 as a minimalist economy car, would become one of the most successful touring cars on motor racing circuits around the world. But the ground-breaking Mini was not limited by conventional design, it bristled with innovation, evidenced by its transverse front engine with front-wheel drive and revolutionary rubber cone suspension. The overall result was nippy and agile performance with outstanding road-holding, the likes of which had never been experienced by most drivers before. It is not surprising, therefore, that five and a half million Minis were produced. With its excellent handling characteristics, it was inevitable that Minis would be modified and used in motor sport but the relationship that was forged by BMC with John Cooper was a master-stroke. Widely acclaimed as a constructor of extremely successful rear-engine racing cars ranging from 500cc to F1 Grand Prix cars, BMC identified the opportunity to market a higher-performance version of the Mini and commissioned Cooper to carry out a number of mechanical and appearance modifications. The 997cc Mini Cooper, with an improved BMC A-series engine and two-tone paintwork, was released in 1961 and the increase in performance from the standard Mini was considerable. This program was enhanced in 1963 with the introduction of the 970 S and again in 1967, when the 1275 S with its larger capacity engine which developed 76bhp, was released. The introduction of Hydrolastic suspension in place of the rubber cones was a major technical change that was introduced on the 1275 S. Works and privately entered Mini Coopers dominated motor sport in the 1960's winning the Monte Carlo Rally in 1964, 1965 & 1967 along with countless successes on tracks around the world. This highly modified 1965 Mini Cooper S 'Tribute' car has been set-up for competition events with the necessary roll cage, racing seat and full-harness safety belts. This work was expertly carried-out in Tasmania by Mr. Doug Shepherd. In the current ownership, comprehensive mechanical work has recently been undertaken including a new brake master cylinder & rebuilt booster; rebuilt clutch master cylinder; new radiator hoses; cap and coolant; fuel filter; distributor cap and leads; new battery and exhaust system repairs. At the ready to enter in club and historic races, this super little car is accompanied by its own little trailer included in the sale. This vehicle will be sold unregistered
• Estimate:
  A$20,000 - 25,000
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Automobiles & Accessories

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