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- 1963 Morris Mini Cooper
1963 Morris Mini Cooper
Lot Number: 597
1963 Morris Mini Cooper
Early 1963, Morris Cooper 997 lightly modified for fast road/club rally use and in need of recommissioning.
- Sold for: £12,432
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 25th September, 2021 at 11.00am BST at
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BODY COLOUR
Tartan Red -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
554 EUG -
ODOMETER READING
27077 Miles
SUMMARY
Early 1963, Morris Cooper 997 lightly modified for fast road/club rally use and in need of recommissioning.
DESCRIPTION
- Correct early 1963 Engine and Chassis numbers. Certified Copy of a Factory Record from BMI Heritage Trust
- Modified in the past for fast road/ Club Rally use. Modifications to engine and gearbox unknown
- Straight-through 'Maniflow' competition exhaust, K&N filters, FACET Gold-top electrical fuel pump, twin tanks, lightweight bonnet, Minilites
- OMP competition seats with LUKE 5-point harnesses. Safety Devices 'Classic Mini' 6-Point bolt-in Roll Cage. Modified dash, internal fuses, drilled pedals, map light. External ignition cut-off
- Built on 26/03/1963 and finished in Almond Green/OEW roof, later repainted in Tartan Red
- We understand that the vehicle starts and runs and all electrical systems work
- Tax disc in windscreen indicates last taxed to November 2000 and we assume was last used then
- Very sensibly guided for a Cooper of this era and a great opportunity
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 597
- Make
- MORRIS
- Model
- MINI COOPER
- Registration Number
- 554 EUG
- Chassis Number
- KA2S4 382213
- Engine Number
- 9F-SA–H/19021
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Tartan Red
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTSCORE:
53 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Light weight fiberglass bonnet. Tax disc in windscreen indicates last taxed to November 2000 (Assumed last used).
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Good condition OMP competition racing seats with LUKE 5 point harnesses. Safety Devices Classic Mini 6 Point Bolt-in Roll Cage.
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Vehicle starts and runs. Vehicle modified to fast road/competition spec. Modifications to engine and gearbox unknown. FACET Gold top electrical fuel pump. From visual inspection it looks like: Recent straight through MANIFLOW competition exhaust Recent twin fuel tanks Recent twin carburettors with K & N air filters
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
All electrical systems work.
Vehicle History
Remarks
Morris Mini Cooper 1963 554 EUG Chassis Number : K - A2S4 / 382213 Engine Number : 9F – SA – H / 19021 Body Number 14179 Tax disc in windscreen indicates last taxed to November 2000 (Assumed last used) Certified Copy of a Factory Record form BMI Heritage Trust Factory fitted Fresh Air Heater indicated on Factory Record, Fresh air heater is in the car so assumed to be the original.
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
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