1967 Morris Mini Cooper S MK I

This 1967 Morris Mini Cooper S MK I retains its numbers-matching 1275cc engine and a 4-speed synchromesh manual, both rebuilt in June 2016 by Heritage Garage in Costa Mesa, California at a cost of over $8k. The car is driven regularly and has covered about 7,000 miles since the rebuilds. All mechanical systems have been checked within the last two years, and an oil change was done three months ago along with a new air filter. Restored once in the 1980s, this Mini received a second refurbishment in 2003. The car was taken to bare-metal and repainted Balboa Blue with white roof and bonnet stripes. The driver-side front fender was damaged during paint prep and replaced. Both rocker panels and front floor boards have also been replaced. Exterior flaws include a nick on the hood, and a 2â?³ scratch on the passenger-side right rear quarter as shown in a gallery photo. Brakes are original Cooper S discs in front, with rear drums and hubs upgraded to aluminum Mini Fins for better performance. A hi-low suspension kit, rubber cones, and GAZ shocks have been added. The newer exhaust includes a glasspack muffler and Monza chrome dual tailpipe. Painted mag wheels are 10Ã?6. 5â?³ and wear Yokohama Advan HF Type-D A008 tires all around. Front seats are Corbeau reclining / adjustable buckets with headrests, and two original seats in used condition are included in the sale and pictured in the gallery. A Rokee wood dash fitted in 1978 remains in good shape, while the electric windscreen washer is not working. The original kph speedometer was swapped for a mph unit in 2005, and the 12,600 miles shown on the 5-digit odometer are not accurate. This June 2014 British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate includes this build information for:Engine No â?? 9F-SA-Y 45371Specifications â?? LHD, ExportExterior â?? Island Blue and Old English WhiteTrim â?? Cumulus Grey and GoldDestination â?? GermanyFactory Equipment â?? Fresh Air HeaterA BMIHT Technical Data sheet shown in the gallery, provides these additional details:A-Series 1275cc 4-cylinder engine, overhead valves, side camshaft, positive crankshaft ventilationTwin SU HS2 carbs9. 75:1 compression78hp @ 5,800 rpm4-speed synchromesh gearboxFront disc, rear drum brakesRack and pinion steering, 31 ft turning circleThis tag matches the BMHIT certificate above, confirming the car retains its original engine. The â??9F-SA-Yâ? prefix decodes as a 1275cc Cooper S unit. A June 2016 rebuild of this original 1275cc engine included. 060 pistons and was completed by Heritage Garage, with a $5,756 receipt shown in the photo gallery. Heritage conducted a $2,427 transmission rebuild at the same time, and a new alternator and coil were also added in 2016. Under-hood upgrades include radiator, auxiliary cooling fan, oil cooler, spin-on oil filter, roller rocker valve assembly, and long center branch (LCB) headers. Twin 1-1/4â?³ SU carbs have been installed, and padding was added both under the hood and behind the dash.