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- 1968 Morris Mini Cooper S 1275
1968 Morris Mini Cooper S 1275
Lot Number: 241
1968 Morris Mini Cooper S 1275
With its incredible rarity, fabulous restoration and timeless colours, this MkII Mini is really rather special to say the least.
- ESTIMATE: £15,000 - £20,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 1st June, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Bicester Motion, OX26 5HA
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BODY COLOUR
Connaught Green/White -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
KCY 522F -
ODOMETER READING
31939 Miles
SUMMARY
With its incredible rarity, fabulous restoration and timeless colours, this MkII Mini is really rather special to say the least.
DESCRIPTION
- A rare and desirable, Australian-built Morris Mini Cooper S MkII, UK-registered with the odometer showing just 32,002 miles
- Presented in timeless Connaught Green with a gloss white roof and correct black interior
- Subject to a meticulous nut and bolt restoration including a bare-metal strip down, powder-coated subframes, engine and gearbox rebuilds and all suspension, brakes and ancillaries refurbished or replaced to a high standard with all bills on file
- Retaining its original body shell and factory sills, with its chassis number confirming its provenance as a seldom seen MkII example built at BMC's Zetland factory in Sydney
- Uniquely configured for the Australian market with wind-down windows, quarter lights and exterior door hinges, while retaining sought after MkI features such as smaller tail lights, grille, rear window and twin fuel tanks
- Formerly part of a private Collection in Florida before returning to the UK, the V5 correctly lists the car as a 1,275cc Morris Mini Cooper S
- Subtly uprated during its time in the US with Hi-Lo dry suspension and Spax shock absorbers in place of the original Hydrolastic system (fluid lines preserved for easy reversion) and fitted with period-style Australian Minilite alloy wheels
- Recognised as one of the rarest Mini Cooper S models, it features in The Car: A History of the World in 150 Cars by Key Publishing
- An exceptional and highly collectible Mini, blending rarity, provenance, originality and expert restoration — ready to show, drive or preserve
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 241
- Make
- MORRIS
- Model
- MINI COOPER S
- Variant
- Australian Built
- Registration Number
- KCY 522F
- Chassis Number
- YG2S41297
- Engine Number
- 12YTAH5147
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Connaught Green/White
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Harry Fox-Edwards
- Car Specialist
- 07398 872032
- harryfe@iconicauctioneers.com
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SCORE:
108 / 135
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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
Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 2nd June. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.
If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on 2nd June, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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