The car we offer is an original example of the short-lived and rare 1,071cc Cooper S, built between April 1963 and the end of August 1964. 'YEE 522' was first built on 16th January 1964 and dispatched on the 27th January to Roland C. Bellamy Ltd of Grimsby. Still wearing its original registration numbers and ordered in Surf Blue and Old English White with Powder Blue and Gold interior which is all detailed by the accompanying Heritage Certificate and copies of all old logbooks detailing owners and details back to purchase in 1964.
The condition of this particular 1071 is exemplary having been fully restored between 2003 and 2006 (under 1000 miles ago) a process that is detailed by both photos and invoices found in the history file. One important feature that remained un-restored is the completely original interior, which itself is rare. The current vendor who purchased the vehicle in 2012 for a significant sum at the time, has never actually sold a motor car in his life, exchanged one, scrapped two and levied a car in payment for building works but never sold, so this in itself is something of a landmark for him, let alone the car.
Supplied with an MoT test certificate with no advisories and valid until August 2017, even including a Morris Mini Cooper driver's handbook in the detailed history file. This Cooper S is described by the vendor as: "simply a joy to drive, turning heads and raising smiles whenever it graces a show." It has been stored/covered in a well-lit, heated garage and any inspection is welcome. Mk 1 Cooper S' of this quality are an increasingly rare find, especially as values continue to soar.
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