1964 Austin Mini 1071 Cooper S

Austin 1071 Cooper S. Concourse condition car in almond green with Old English White roof (original colour). High quality decals can be easily removed. All original interior seats, door panels, head lining, dashboard and parcel shelf from 1964. Carpets replaced with English Newton Commercial stock 1987. Faultless body and paintwork with fully rebuilt motor and box using NOS parts from NZMC main warehouse. Engine is as near as possible to factory setting and has only done approx. 500miles from brand new. All parts reconditioned/replaced with genuine BMC parts in 1984. Stainless steel hand-made exhaust system including manifold (3 into 1). Fitted with original 3.5-inch LP882 Cooper S wheel rims and Dunlop SP tyres x 5 with Caps Some Special Tuning Parts fitted including sump guard, new ST straight cut close ratio gearbox kit, Hardie Spicer drive shaft couplings. NOS parts include:

• Short stroke cylinder block
• Crankshaft
• Cylinder head (AEG163) fitted 2020
• Camshaft (AEG148 spec)
• Double-row timing gears and chain
• Stainless steel wheel arch trims
• ST straight cut close ratio gearbox kit Period options fitted
• Interior door handles (wooden knobs) Wooden steering wheel
• Wooden Cooper gear knob
• Fly-off handbrake lever
• Kenlowe fan blade Full ownership history and paperwork supplied from 1964 plus original UK plates
• NZ Importation Insurance papers from 1966
• Original NZ registration papers from 1966 to present day
• Original UK registration plates from 1964 to 1966

Highlights

• 1995 Winner 2nd National Mini Meeting “Best Restored”
• 1997 and 1998 Winner of NZ National Mini Meet, Show Shine competition
• Featured in 2001 English Mini World magazine article by Rob Hawkins
• Ellerslie Concours Masters Class entrant 2026
• Second best restored Mini at Lloyd Elsmore British and Euro Car Show 2026

Drives like a new car.

Comprehensive mechanical servicing in 1997, 2005, 2015, 2024 and early 2026 and regularly serviced by classic car specialists. Offers over $80k considered.