1960's/1985 Mini Cooper S Recreation

Everything that can be said about the immortal Mini has already been said. From the word go Mini's were astoundingly successful on the race track and maybe even more so on the rally scene. The development of the Mini has carried on ever since and this car is an example of what can be achieved.

What we have here is a superb 1960's Mark II Mini Cooper S Replica fitted with a 1,380cc engine. The engine, gearbox, suspension and interior have all been highly modified to an exceptionally high standard. More than £19,000 has been spent in parts alone to achieve the standard to which this car has been prepared and a large file of invoices and history substantiate this expenditure.

It started life as a 1985 1.3 Litre Mini Mayfair and has emerged as a 120+bhp flying machine that if the Nitrous Oxide kit, which is installed but not active, is used will give it a further 25-30bhp in quick bursts. That should be enough to see off the opposition! It was originally planned to be a track machine but that never materialised, instead it is a perfectly road legal, albeit rather wild, beast that looks exactly like an authentic Mk.II Cooper S.

The top speed may only be a mere 100mph or so but it only takes around 5.0secs to get to 60mph and that is without any hefty contribution from the currently disabled Nitrous Oxide system. The build was completed in 2003 and the current owner tells us that it has covered fewer than 1,000 miles since.

The new owner has various options as to where to go next with this car... It could be an entertaining track day, sprint, time trial or rally car or maybe used as a weekend toy going to Classic Car and "Mini Meets' and club Concours events. This great little car that has been exceptionally well built at enormous cost, is highly developed, but above all it is road legal and is absolutely guaranteed to put a smile on your face as you comfortably hold your own against any significantly more horse-powered foe. If the new owners do plan to take it racing they would be well advised to make sure the car complies with current MSA and FIA regulations.