1967 MORRIS COOPER S RALLY CAR – TRIBUTE – 58,973 MILES SHOWING
This example is a UK built car, first registered on the 5th of September 1967. The last UK registration number was NRX291F and the last MOT Test Certificate completed in April 2012.
Built from UK Mini parts, this car has received a lot of attention to make it a tribute car to the factory rally cars of the 60’s, in particular the car Paddy Hopkirk and Ron Crellin won in the 1967 Alpine Rally. The Hopkirk car was registered LRX827E and its two sister cars LRX828E and LRX829E came to Australia to compete in the 1967 Southern Cross Rally.
This particular car was believed to be a Press or Pool car for BMC/BLMC Competition’s Department at Abingdon. It was driven from John O’Groats to Land’s End in October 2010 to help raise money for Cancer Charities. It was also used as a reference point for well known artist Fran Richley, who was commissioned by Paddy Hopkirk to paint their winning car in the 1967 Alpine Rally.
Set up as a rally car, is has been registered for the road in Queensland by the current owner as a two seater, as a roll bar is fitted in the rear.
Additional features include:-
Fiamm air horns that can be operated by driver or navigator
Driver switch box with Smiths rev counter (all switches work apart from the front window heater).
Navigator’s switch box
Butler map reading light for navigator
3 fuse boxes in front of the navigator
Lucas windscreen washer at navigator’s feet
Knee protector for driver and navigator
Protectors on the doors
Cobra seats for driver and navigator
Halda twin master works but not connected to speedo (halda adaptor fitted to cable)
24hr manual wind clock (operates)
2 stop watches
Navigator’s pencil holder
Les Leston steering wheel
Quick release front grille
4 Front Lucas spot and driving lights all now with LED bulbs (relays under bonnet)
Rear reversing Lucas spot light
Quick lift car jacks on front and rear of car
“P” lights for driver to see route card (switch on driver’s side)
Headlight protectors fitted
Front mud splash flaps fitted
Correct BMC anti-fog panel on rear window
Exterior side mirror correct for UK Cooper S
Navigator stick on rear view mirror
Belt down holders for bonnet and boot
Aluminium sump guard
Roll cage
Stickers as per “Coupe de Alpes” Rally
Dry suspension with new Bistein shock absorbers
BMC rear mud flaps
Painted in period correct BMC “Works” Mini colours (Tartan Red and white roof)
This would make an ideal classic rally car as it has had a lot of experience to date in the UK. With some possible modifications, a road car of great interest too.
Available to view on on showroom floor in Adelaide.
We can arrange transport door to door Australia wide.
We welcome the opportunity to consider your trade in.
| Make: | Morris |
| Model: | Cooper S |
| Built: | 1967 |
| KM: | 58973 miles |
| Engine Size: | 1275cc |
| Cylinders: | 4 |
| Transmission: | Manual |
| Price: | Sold |