1964 Mini Classic Mini

Coupe

4 - Cyl.

Manual

YKA2S1 4272

Other

Gasoline

You are bidding on a very original and complete, genuine 1964 Morris Cooper. This is an Australian Cooper that I purchased, along with several other Coopers and Cooper S cars about 10 years ago from a collector friend in northern Australia, and had them shipped to me in south Georgia at that time. If you’re not familiar with Australian Coopers and Cooper Ss, they were shipped from England to Australia in knocked down form. In Australia, they received Australian style VIN tags and engine tags, Australian upholstery, which on the Coopers did not include the brocade seats like the English Coopers but rather, a thicker, monotone vinyl instead because of the hotter, drier climate in Australia, which would have quickly destroyed the English style brocade interiors. Australian Coopers had a much wider variety of colors too, and the top and lower body colors were embossed on the VIN tag (see pictures). This is a true Morris Cooper with the original 55 HP, 998cc engine and transmission it came with from the factory in England. As you can see from the pictures of the various numbers, the engine number on the VIN tag matches the engine number stamped into the block (Australian assembled Minis did not use the England-supplied aluminum engine tags attached with rivets, but had the engine number stamped right into the block where the aluminum tag would ordinarily go.) You will also notice that the body number stamped on the firewall below the VIN tag matches the body number on the VIN tag. The carburetors are also the original, correct AUD 104 ones that came on the car from the factory (see picture). This car has never been modified in any way. The previous owner partially dismantled it, sanded it down, and primed it, but did nothing else to it. Rust is essentially non-existent on this car (see pictures) as would be expected, since the climate in northern Australia is similar to the climate in southern California. I have carefully gone through all the parts and have accounted for everything that is unique to the Cooper cars, including the correct 100 MPH speedometer, oil and water temp gauges, correct disc brakes and rotors, chrome trim that goes around the door windows, grill, engine, carbs, remote mount gearshift, correct transmission, etc, being present. The parts that were not unique to the Coopers are also present, like the lights, original steering wheel, signals, pedals, master cylinders, etc. The only things I couldn't account for were a few things that would not be saved when dismantling a car, like worn out rubber components that would ordinarily be replace during a restoration anyway. The car was originally dark green with a white top and light green seats, a beautiful combination. The seats still have the original light green upholstery on them, and part of the top, as well as the doors and hood, still have their original white and dark green paint, respectively. This would be an excellent car to restore back to original show condition since it has no rust to speak of and is complete with no modifications. I expect payment within 5 days of the end of the auction. The car can be picked up after your check has cleared my bank. Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer, but I can give the names of a couple good, reliable shippers if you wish. Buyer will be given a Bill of Sale and the Georgia Proof of Ownership. Georgia does not issue Titles for cars this old. If you have any questions, you can use the “Ask Seller A Question” box, or call me at (912) 638-7954 between 9 AM and 9 PM, Eastern time. I am starting the bidding at $1,000 with no reserve, but if I receive an offer that’s too good to pass up, I might be willing to sell the car before the auction ends.