1965 Morris Mini Cooper S 1275

KEY FACTS

• A highly desirable and characterful Morris Mini Cooper S 1275, reportedly presented following an extensive ‘nut-and-bolt’ restoration and finished in an eye-catching period colour combination.
• It is powered by a naturally aspirated 1,275cc inline-four driving the front wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.
• First registered in August 1965, this example has been with the seller and the fourth owner for two years.
• This Cooper S was reportedly restored to a very high standard by a previous owner, with the project later completed under the ownership of JD Classics with assistance from a Mk1 Cooper S specialist restorer.
• The odometer indicates 54,237 miles, though this is not warranted.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The Mini Cooper S 1275 represented the ultimate evolution of the original competition-inspired Mini performance model, pairing compact dimensions with sharp front-wheel-drive handling and a rev-happy A-Series engine.
• This example is finished in the appealing shade of Fiesta Yellow with a contrasting white roof, over a turquoise and grey vinyl-trimmed interior, featuring gold brocade details on the grey vinyl upholstery, a black dashboard, chrome trim, and turquoise carpets.
• It rides on a set of 10-inch eight-spoke alloy wheels finished in matte-black with machined lips, fitted with Dunlop SP Sport R7 tyres.
• Equipment includes a two-spoke steering wheel, Smiths gauges, sliding front windows, push-out rear windows, a basic heater, and a Radiomobile stereo.
• Included in the sale are the heritage certificate, the V5C, restoration invoices, a driver’s handbook, the original registration document, a selection of MOT certificates and tax documents, and two keys.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: the car received a full bare-metal repaint during its restoration. The interior was also fully restored during the refurbishment programme.
• The car’s last MOT test was conducted on 16 August 2018 at an indicated 53,957 miles, which resulted in a first-time pass with no advisories.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The seller states that the last maintenance was carried out in August 2025 at approximately an indicated 54,000 miles by an in-house mechanic, consisting of an engine oil and filter change along with the fitment of a new battery.
• The seller states that during their ownership, the car has also received new wheels and tyres.

SUMMARY

This Morris Mini Cooper S 1275 is an appealing example of the iconic 1960s performance city car, reportedly benefiting from an extensive restoration and presented in a distinctive colour combination. With its lively, naturally aspirated engine, direct front-wheel-drive handling characteristics, and strong visual presentation, it would make a rewarding addition to any collection of British classics or competition-inspired road cars. Equally suited to classic motoring events, weekend drives, and shows, it offers the opportunity to enjoy one of the most celebrated small performance cars of its era.

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