THE CHRISTMAS CLASSIC CAR SALE 9th December 2023

108 CCA The Christmas Sale 2023 classiccarauctions.co.uk LOT 198 Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000 1997 ROVER MINI COOPER ‘BACKDATE’ A well-restored, later Rover Mini Cooper presented in the style of a classic ‘66 Cooper S. • Around £10,000 has been invested in ‘back dating’ this 1997 Mini Cooper to offer modern Rover mechanicals with all the charm and charisma of a mid-sixties 1275S • Rebuilt utilising a new ‘Heritage’ front end including the grille and bumpers, the windscreen panel and period rear quarters, all strengthened where required • Well finished in Almond Green with an Old English White roof and incorporating many period-correct styling cues including, Group 2 ‘Works’ arches covering a set of 6x10” Minilites wrapped in Falcon FK07E rubber, a dummy tank and filler (the 1275S often had twin tanks), leather bonnet straps, streamlined door mirrors, a period Lucas rear lamp, PECO-style big bore exhaust, an early British Vita rear window sticker and finally a 1966 registration number • The very smart grey leather interior remains essentially standard with some extra gauges • Mechanical modifications include an upgraded ECU, Stage 2 polished head with 1.5-1 high-lift roller rockers, a stainless exhaust, Cooper S discs and Minifin rear drums • This is a well-sorted package combining the comfort, reliability and affordability of a late-nineties car with the looks and excitement of the legendary mid- sixties1275S rally cars and seems very sensibly guided Lot Details Reg: HSR 91D Chassis no.: SAXXNNAZEBD137797 Mileage: MOT expiry: TBA Consignor: Simon Langsdale Telephone No: 07496 556325 Vendor Condition Report: Overall: 102/135 ««««¶ More Details Lot 198 Bid On Lot 198