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BMC Austin Cooper S 1275 — 1965

Don’t miss out! A more or less untouched 1965 Cooper S with just over 90,000 km on the odometer. How often do you see one like this for sale?

Nisse Brandt
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"A one-of-a-kind — or rather a ‘unicorn,’ as the English like to say."

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28 JAN 10:00
144 444SEK
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VÄSTERÅS
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Nisse Brandt
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Robin Gidebrant
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"A one-of-a-kind — or rather a ‘unicorn,’ as the English like to say."

Description

The condition of this car cannot simply be described casually as a well-kept vehicle found in an advertisement — this is a reference car, a time capsule. An untouched example like this is extremely difficult to track down. The vast majority of Cooper S Mk1 cars have been restored to varying degrees, most often starting from very poor bodies with many missing original parts.

This example has ‘matching numbers,’ meaning that the correct part numbers and month stamps correspond to the car’s production date. When the car was re-registered in 2006 it was assigned the model year 1965, but the original documents state 1966. Together with its history — having had only one real user, who then sold it to a Mini/‘doghouse’ collector, who has essentially kept it stored in his heated garage since the year 2000 — this creates an unbroken chain in which the car has not been modified or altered.

If you have a great deal of money, you can restore a wreck to a condition that is often better than when it was new. But it will still only be a very fine car that has lost its soul and lacks a genuine history. This Cooper S is a benchmark for how these cars looked when they were a year or so old, before they had deteriorated or been worn out in more or less organized racing.

The car comes with two sets of original keys and some documentation, including a ‘Heritage Certificate’; see photos. For those interested in P.O. ‘Pilot’ Nilsson, the first owner, you can read about him via this link:
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Carfaxrapport Free history (6)

Technical data

  • Year
    1965/1965 
  • Registration date
    2006-05-24 
  • Mileage
    95734 km 
  • Registration Number
    GWS655 
  • Chassis Number
    799558 
  • Kw / hp
    57 / 77 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Vinyl 
  • Colour
    Red 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    The car is currently not inspected by the official vehicle inspection authority and has therefore only been driven outside its storage garage. The car starts easily and the gears function as they should. Due to the long period of inactivity, the car requires a thorough inspection and overhaul of its various systems, but it rolls and the brakes are operational. The brake servo is disconnected. The left front parking light is not working. The Hydrolastic suspension has sagged somewhat after many years of standing still.

  • Interior condition:

    The original interior is in very good condition. It is rare — if ever — to find such a fine and intact interior from the mid-1960s in this state. The upholstery, carpets, door panels, and headliner are all very well preserved, although there are a couple of loose seams in the front seats and a small dirt stain on the rear seat and the floor mat; see photos. The steering wheel and dashboard are also in very good condition, apart from a few small blemishes in the vinyl in front of the steering wheel; see photo.

  • Exterior condition:

    The Cooper S still wears its original paint, except for the right front fender, which was repainted at some point before the year 2000. What happened or why this was done is unknown to us, but the fender has not been replaced. There is some paint flaking, mainly around the car’s hinges and along the roof drip rail. There is also some light rust here and there, but this does not appear to be of a serious nature; see photos.

    There is a longer scratch on the left side of the car, and there are also creases in the roof that are visible in certain light/angles; these occurred during the first owner’s time — see photos. The chrome trim is in somewhat worn condition with a few small dents, and there are a couple of small holes in the front bumper; see photos.

    The body as a whole is unwelded and unrepaired, possibly with the exception of the front fender, which is quite remarkable

  • General condition:

    I cannot tell anyone who buys this very unique Cooper S what they should do with it, but in my opinion this is a car that should not be restored or repainted. It deserves to be preserved as it is, with some maintenance, and used sparingly on dry, sunny days. A true ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity for a genuine enthusiast.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2006-05-24
Ursprungsbesiktning: 2006-05-16 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 2006-05-24 (660117)
Senast godkända besiktning: 2006-05-16
Besiktigad tom: 2008-05-31
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Ja
Antal ägare: 1

Facts about the model

They were produced under the BMC umbrella under the names Austin and Morris, as well as the luxury versions Wolseley and Riley. This was known as ‘badge engineering,’ since in practice only the nameplates and grilles were changed.

The first ‘doghouse,’ or Mini as it was called in the rest of the world, was introduced in 1959. It was revolutionary thanks to its clever, space-saving design, for which Alec Issigonis was responsible. Issigonis’s idea was that it should be a simple and inexpensive car with good road manners. And that is exactly what it became.

One person who truly appreciated the car was John Cooper, who at the time ran a top-level Formula racing team. He himself used BMC engines in those cars and knew their potential. An idea was born. John Cooper contacted Alec Issigonis, who was not at all interested in fitting a more powerful engine into his beloved Mini. He believed it was a car for the people, not a racing machine as John Cooper envisioned it.

In 1961, however, John Cooper finally got his way, and an enlarged 997 cc (57 hp) version of the original 850 cc (37 hp) engine was developed. The new Mini Cooper was thus born. The Cooper received different upholstery, disc brakes, and a contrasting roof color.

A sharper version was introduced in 1963 and was built in a shorter production run. This was the Cooper S 1071 cc, which also received larger and more powerful disc brakes.

In 1964, many things happened. Three new engine variants were developed: the Cooper S 1275 cc and 970 cc, as well as a more civilized road engine of 998 cc for the regular Cooper. The reason so many engine variants were produced was the different class divisions based on engine displacement used in motor racing. There were classes for cars up to 850 cc, 1000 cc, 1150 cc, and 1300 cc. In other words, there was a Mini for every class.

Location and viewing Information

Location: Västerås

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Nisse Brandt
+46 707 50 89 99
nisse@bilwebauctions.se

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Collection must take place before: 2026-02-11.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

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