Stunningly lovely car. I used to have an 1100 clubman, not a sought-after model, but I absolutely loved it. I took out the engine and gave it a full rebuild, goodness knows those days are long gone for me. But that little car was so cheerful to own, I miss it so much. The Cooper S is every bit a classic as any E-Type and this one is a dream car.
Brilliant to see these absolute classics being loved and cherished by new generations. SUPERB car and your knowledge and enthusiasm are infectious. Utmost respect to you,sir.
New to your channel/site. I like your Ethos instantly. Restoring a Factory finish surviver. Is akin to a Capital Crime. They need to remain as they came from the Factory. Something that has already been a Project. Things upgraded, improved ect. Then it's an Open book, play with it to your Hearts content. I have Owned about 5 or 6 Minis and I am gutted I don't still own one..! But kids and Practical issues required a bigger and Safer car. ( But terribly Sad..!!) Now in Australia Minis are as Rare as Dinosaur Shite. And what is out there is Ridiculously expensive..! But now kids have Flown. I now own a Ford Capri Convertible XR2 Turbo. It's not a Mini but it is Front wheel Drive and kinda Rare being Factory Turbo with only 69.000 kilometers on Odometer. Cheers from Oz. 😎
A great car, however personally I'd always stick a Mk1, they're definitely the best. I'm glad that you intend using this one and not just keeping it as a museum/show piece. These cars were made to drive fast, in my opinion you can't beat driving an S in wet slippery conditions. I appreciate that you share a different opinion and I respect it. Good luck with the new car.
Company formed in the 60s by Glynn swift and raced successfully by his son nick.greatest mini driver of all was smokin John Rhodes still around in his 90s. I bought a 997 Morris mini cooper in 1965.very rare now.rog.
In 1969 I bought a Cooper S Mk3 in bronze yellow. After a few weeks I grew to dislike the constant vibration of the 1275cc A series engine only performing well when in high rev mode. My then, very trendy, Motorola 8 track stereo was totally compromised by the 'buzz, and the sound could only be enjoyed when cruising slowly. Having said that, I have fond memories of the car. Moving on several decades, I now own a 1997 Mini Mk7 1.3 mpi, also sold to me by Richard Williams. It has the same 1275cc engine but with much better gearing and will happily cruise at 70mph at just under 3000 rpm. This car has the performance of the Mk7 Cooper but without the b******t stripes, a bit like my old Mk3 Cooper S, no distinguishing marks on the exterior save for a little Cooper S badge on the boot and two fuel caps. I wish you the very best with your lovely car pand hope you get many years of enjoyment from it. I got to know Mick Swift from my years with Snap-On, he was a great believer in our tools and what he didn’t know about engines, you could write on the back of a stamp! You could not have bought your S from a better man than Richard who really is a 'top bloke'.
I had the same year on a J plate internal hinges, ignition in middle of dashboard(no steering lock) , wind down windows, loved it mind you was way back in 1981
And now ideas begin to shift with you son in the picture - Mini Paradigm shift - "My dream car is .... " to "I want a mini that my son will cherish one day..." Love everything about it.. Great taste Alex and Congrats on yet another beautiful mini....
Thanks Randy! I am looking forward to this one given its so usable, you will know what I mean about sliding windows in your pickup 😂 its not fun over here never mind in Texas baby!
Great car. Reminds me of my 73 mini 1000 I had in early 80s. It’s brilliant you can share these with us otherwise they’re never seen living undercover.
Great car ,reminds me so much of the 1275 GT with a sprinzel tuned eng same colour 1972 ( JLU 94K ) ,must been made NOT LONG AFTER YOUR CAR , GREAT TO SEE THANKYOU .
That was very good to as I’m 50 plus to see a original restoration of a classic mini never new about the dual fuel caps brilliant keep going many thanks made my day 😅🎉
Just heard you on classic mini breakdown mate, it’s great to hear your passion for these cars, I wish my two minis were as original as yours 😂 keep up the stunning work mate 👍🏽 Liam
Bronze yellow, great colour. Friend of my late parents had a new MK3s in late 1979 on a J plate. I liked the fact that it was so close to an 850/ 1000 in appearance. I like the MK3 S best. Did have a 68 MK2 Cooper for a while.
Going by the reg plate, i think my dad bought your white with black roof cooper s from new! He had it for a few years while working at the original downton racing, before heavilly modding early track racers with lengthened front end and a 1800 woolsey engine in them. I myself had 14 minis over the years, my last being the bmw last production batch, with 1.3i engine. Was the 3rd off the ptoduction line and the first with the cooper sports pack on it. So good on ya for keeping these cracking cars going.
Hi Tooney, new addition to the fleet, beautiful !!! I think those wheels help set the car off. Looking forward to watching the videos of your work on your new car, keep on going. Regards, John from Southport.
Wow, wow, wow. What a find, with all the history and documents. Congrats. It is an absolutely gorgous car, and the color is amazing. I wish one could find such gems in the US. Enjoy it, and if you decide to sell it, let me know. 😉
Hey man, Kevin here from Australia. You certainly have stumbled onto a beautiful piece of kit. And I know what you mean about usability. My choice of ride is a 63 beetle and where it is spot on its not period correct so i can still take the grandchildren out and enjoy without having to worry to much. So congratulations enjoy. ✌ Peace
Great car Alex, you're definitely correct about having one of the best trio of Mini's! Not too many trio combinations better than a Mk1 Cooper S, Van, and Mk3 Cooper S!! Best bit of the video for me was your meat cleaver hanging on your garage wall.....good deterrent if anyone was thinking of breaking into your garage...... 😜
Great Color! I really like it. I think You made the right choice in letting the Mayfair go. It was nice Car, but this one is a Great Car! Have fun driving it. I'm pretty sure You will.
Nice one: I bought a Morris 1000 Traveller some 21 years ago before my son was born: it's good to see him now driving it and helping me refreshing it, keeping it as original as possible. My father and son bonding time.
i think theres a fine line between keeping a car original. i think a car having subtle changes over the years adds to the character and history of the car. My 970s was originally red and black but at somepoint in the 70s it got sprayed opelescent bronze. and thats what most people seem to love about it. lovely car id stick to the 1380
Hi Tooney, I’ve been admiring your channel for a while and really enjoy the humour and content. You’ve inspired me to take the plunge and I’ve recently bought a classic Mk1, so I’ll be glued to the channel to continue to get my fix of tips, hints and laughs! Really looking forward to the reveal later; I think I know what the new addition is and it’s stunning. Keep up the good work 👍
Hi Alex, I think that Richard Williams guy has you in the palm of his hand. Having said that perhaps it's a good thing as you get to have the option of buying some pretty nice Minis. Love your newest addition. Cheers, Midge
Great addition to your Mini collection Alex hope the Mayfair goes to a good home Wow it's lovely the Mk 3 Cooper S my Dad owned 3 Mk 1 Mini's in the 60's one was a Morris Cooper XDL 861 green with a white roof
I thought it was going to be a countryman with real wood. Great car. One of the last cooper S's before the 1275 GT. There weren't a huge number of Mk3 Coopers made, most had a short shelf life as they raced and crashed often. I remember the day when Mark Bowlen from T-Rex died in his 1275 GT. A great artist, sadly missed. Your right about the interior door handles, I remember them being black plastic, they were easily broken with constant use! Really love your car. I'm very jealous 😘
I didn't realise the number was that low. I must have been lucky to of had a mate with one! None of us had much money when we left school. I think he paid £500.
Hi from Scotland just started following your chanel on RUclips love your minis there minted especially that white Cooper s absolutely stunning I'm jealous! Amazing condition 😍👌
Hello there, good to watch, not to kean on the colour but ok, is the engine a true 1275cc Cooper S, 13 stud head, nitrided cross drilled crank, nimonic valves, five lobb oil pump plus many other things which made the 1275 cc S so special, Regards, RichardA.
A lovely car. The Mayfair is special but I'd have felt the same about it and wanted something to drive. Bronze Yellow isn't a colour I'd have considered but I think it looks great on this. I love the wheels too (hurry up and sort your MkI wheels out). I'll look forward to seeing and hearing this car running. You're a lucky man to have three excellent Minis.
Phew! Wasn't a Clubman 🍻😎😍 Looks like its Hydrolastic, that will make it nice a comfy to drive 👍 Think the overbore to 1380cc is more of a mod than the Sw5 😜
You have certainly bought a very nice car. I am not mad about black interiors, myself. I always liked the "brocade and leatherette" material in the very early cars. And I think the Mk 1 grilles look better, and especially much better than the anodised aluminium grilles which came in with the later ones. But good luck, anyway.
Cracking little car Alex, reasoned decision to let the Mayfair go, if your concerned that you can’t use it better to let someone else decide to maintain its originality or use it and it just becomes another mini like everyone else’s . Looking forward to seeing what you decide to do with this one, daily runner I think lol 😂 Take Care Stay Safe Everyone Regards Dave 👍😎🏴
Beaut Cooper S . Very tidy ...I had a 1969 1100....Bright red as my first car in 1978 .....Had ROH mag wheels on it and a black 8 ball as the gear knob ...Fun car but had all sorts of carby issues constantly ..brakes issues , lights issues ..rust issues ....Sold it and bought a Ford Escort Mk2 ...I'm in Australia .. Our most popular Mini was the 850 cc ....Back in the 1970s there were lots of them here .Many were the Leyland version . It's yonks since I've seen even one nowadays .. Now I have Ford Falcons ... two of them , A 2001 AU Series 2 Futura and a 2008 FG XR6 with the Barra DOHC 4.0 inline 6 and 6 speed sports shift .. The old pre 1990's cars are nostalgic but truly are pretty average with build quality and reliability ..
Hi Alex. Well , how can you not love this little beauty ! The only thing that baffles me is how on earth can someone manage to spend £40 k !😨😨 You're correct about the wheels colour and size . You'll love that roof ! And the interior door handles should be black. l think on that year the tyres would have been Aquajet but l don't think the're available . The Bloclkeys are very similar to Goodyear G 800's and would be 145 's in period .( think l suggested them to you a while back) As you say it' s hard to believe it's 52 years old ! .......but £40k !!!! One thing for certain you didn't pay that for it . I guess the Mayfair went in part ex ! So they must have given you the "S" and some dosh !😂😂 ....Your Mk 1 ...l noticed you should have a rubber gaiter between the radiatior and the painted shroud . (Not sure if you knew that ) . I have a " snap on" screw driver that l bought 40 + years ago specifically to undo the bottom hose clip. It's about 12to 15 inches long ! I don't use it , and haven't for at least 30years! It's yours if you want it . Let me know . Cheers !
Lovely Alex, completely agree with your purchase, I love Mini's but main passion is Land Rover S1's... my 3 year year old adores them but 71 year old Land rover aren't pratical for a family and will be getting a pratical classic to enjoy further afield... Can you get ISO fix brackets in the back? Andy
I had the big valve 1275 Mk1 Cooper "S" which alas suffered cracking between the knife edge valve seats. The Mk2 with its smaller valves solved the cracking issue. For me, maxxing out the revs in third gear and dropping into fourth was bliss, a sound not replicated on any other car I have owned. At over six feet tall the car had more than ample room for me after I fitted the seat extender brackets (not much legroom for a rear seat passenger, but this was really a car for the driver, not passengers).
I have the original 1275 big valve head off my mk1 s. It's running a later mk3 s head at the moment for the unleaded conversion. I am considering putting the original head back on!
@@classicminidetails8887 From memory the replacement head (as the original could not be repaired and no used item available) was the head from a 998 cc Cooper (casting 12G295(?). To fit required the additional bolt stud hole drilled as the Cooper "S" had an extra mount stud (I think eleven studs as against ten on a standard "A" series block. This all a recollection from around forty years ago. I remember having a leaking Hydrolastic cylinder on my Mini "K" (1100cc variant) and it was cheaper to fit four new Cooper "S" units than to buy the single unit for the Mini "K". When it came to inflating the system the dealer could not get the required road height. Unbeknown to me the Cooper "S" used a shorter actuating strut than the stock Mini. Downside I had to remove the four Cooper "S" units and buy the single Mini cylinder and refit all the serviceable stock units that I had removed. The worst job I can recall on the "A" series motor was replacing the cooling bypass hose between the head and the block. The new hose was always rock hard and not able to be compressed in to fit. For me it required the head to be lifted to insert the hose and then retorque the head. I recall pleasant memories of working on all my Minis but at the time the memories were maybe not so sweet.
hahaha, the final car ? Believe me its a virus much worse then Corona... I started with one and ended up with 7.. All UK cars ... Good luck with the new Mini
What a fabulous Mini.... that makes two MK3 Cooper S's in the North East !! If you need to know anything re the MK3 please just message me... most importantly enjoy this lad!!!
@@classicminidetails8887 DM me via Facebook on this profile (another hobby of mine during lockdown)... I look forward to chatting all things Mini and Cooper !!
Hi Alex . I had an M reg 850 standard as my 1st car in this colour . Hated the dash was always losing pens and bits on that dash shelf. 0 to 60 too about 28 seconds ....yes i did time myself . rgds Don
Great video.. I once bought a mini for £3.25 a real one it WAS a 1984 A registration I sold it for £65 I think. Honestly the car was in a poor state in some ways like the tyres were flat the exhaust blowing terrible. I dropped my Cavalier off so I could pump tyres up and drive mini up to my garage I already had a spitfire in the garage and I recall the car just went in be a tad tight. It was red with really low profile tyres wider than normal mini.. I spent time cleaning the paintwork the interior I even had a new exhaust fitted but without warranty because engine mounts were weak. I advertised car for sale I never asked much I think £120 quid it was back in 2002. I then went on to buy a different car Montego MG efi 2.0 British racing green with grey bottom. £150 for that one..
On reflection just a few months back saw a very similar mini on market place for £1400 so although I made a few quid profit I could have possibly made much more. Cannot believe 18 years on and i could have made far more..at the time I was selling my home I grew up in due to health n work but had a couple of triumphs at the property which i had taken to an Austin dealer and never went back for them. If I am honest I bought the Triumph 2.5 TC back in 1994 for £460 quid and the spitfire 1500 cc tc for £500 in 2001 there about. And as I ended up in Hospital with burst Appendix I had a Daimler VDP 1978 I paid just £450 for that working hard as a private hire driver and my mum allowed me to have it towed to the garage and said it was temporary but because it had a little rust on it actually made me scrap it and sadly the guy doing the deal paid me £80 he had such a bargain. I had tears in my eyes.. Mum's hey..
Great and thanks very much for replying to my comment. I have a new video out now on the update of my layout plus a special remembrance too.. Hope you like and share.
That's a stunner! One of the best colours too! Did the 1970 Cooper S come with the alternator from factory, or is that an upgrade ? Also I like the remote brake servo - was that originally standard on the Cooper S in 1970 or an option ? Does it have a remote change or the later rod change ? Pretty sure the inside door handles should be black.
Hello Alex. I have one question. It's possible to clean someone the engine in mini. With water and soap. And your minis...... They are so dope. I want one❤️
Hey wait a minute there was no removable roof on the yellow mini in the NZ Movie. And how can you drive a Manuel Car when you don't have levers fitted in it?
Hi, came across your channel and as a Mini lover, I did subscribed immediately!!! I am looking for Mini cooper shell to build my own ... I have no experience but I will love to do it .... any advise where I can find a decent shape shell no too expensive that I can import to Orlando, Florida, US??
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You don’t ‘F##K’ about Alex 👌
Stunningly lovely car.
I used to have an 1100 clubman, not a sought-after model, but I absolutely loved it. I took out the engine and gave it a full rebuild, goodness knows those days are long gone for me. But that little car was so cheerful to own, I miss it so much.
The Cooper S is every bit a classic as any E-Type and this one is a dream car.
Brilliant to see these absolute classics being loved and cherished by new generations. SUPERB car and your knowledge and enthusiasm are infectious.
Utmost respect to you,sir.
Thanks Paul! Appreciate it
New to your channel/site. I like your Ethos instantly.
Restoring a Factory finish surviver. Is akin to a Capital Crime. They need to remain as they came from the Factory.
Something that has already been a Project. Things upgraded, improved ect. Then it's an Open book, play with it to your Hearts content.
I have Owned about 5 or 6 Minis and I am gutted I don't still own one..!
But kids and Practical issues required a bigger and Safer car. ( But terribly Sad..!!)
Now in Australia Minis are as Rare as Dinosaur Shite. And what is out there is Ridiculously expensive..!
But now kids have Flown.
I now own a Ford Capri Convertible XR2 Turbo. It's not a Mini but it is Front wheel Drive and kinda Rare being Factory Turbo with only 69.000 kilometers on Odometer.
Cheers from Oz. 😎
Thanks mate! I hope you enjoy the videos
A great car, however personally I'd always stick a Mk1, they're definitely the best. I'm glad that you intend using this one and not just keeping it as a museum/show piece. These cars were made to drive fast, in my opinion you can't beat driving an S in wet slippery conditions. I appreciate that you share a different opinion and I respect it. Good luck with the new car.
Mk1s definitely look the best!
What a little beauty! I knew it would be a ripper when I saw "Swiftune" on the rocker cover...😁
I am hoping so 👌
Company formed in the 60s by Glynn swift and raced successfully by his son nick.greatest mini driver of all was smokin John Rhodes still around in his 90s. I bought a 997 Morris mini cooper in 1965.very rare now.rog.
In 1969 I bought a Cooper S Mk3 in bronze yellow. After a few weeks I grew to dislike the constant vibration of the 1275cc A series engine only performing well when in high rev mode. My then, very trendy, Motorola 8 track stereo was totally compromised by the 'buzz, and the sound could only be enjoyed when cruising slowly. Having said that, I have fond memories of the car. Moving on several decades, I now own a 1997 Mini Mk7 1.3 mpi, also sold to me by Richard Williams. It has the same 1275cc engine but with much better gearing and will happily cruise at 70mph at just under 3000 rpm. This car has the performance of the Mk7 Cooper but without the b******t stripes, a bit like my old Mk3 Cooper S, no distinguishing marks on the exterior save for a little Cooper S badge on the boot and two fuel caps. I wish you the very best with your lovely car pand hope you get many years of enjoyment from it. I got to know Mick Swift from my years with Snap-On, he was a great believer in our tools and what he didn’t know about engines, you could write on the back of a stamp! You could not have bought your S from a better man than Richard who really is a 'top bloke'.
I had the same year on a J plate internal hinges, ignition in middle of dashboard(no steering lock) , wind down windows, loved it mind you was way back in 1981
THAT Colour is FANTASTIC, BRILLIANT.
The Colour Makes the Car. I LOVE IT.
Thankyou!
Oh boy fantastic..I had a 1968 mk 2 in 1968.. reg WLM 916G In case it’s still in existence somewhere..so much fun to drive..
Lovely late Cooper S. I'm with you, the wind down windows are worth the loss of the original door bins. Enjoy!
Definitely nice to have windows that wind all the way down! Definitely made the right choice for being usable
And now ideas begin to shift with you son in the picture - Mini Paradigm shift - "My dream car is .... " to "I want a mini that my son will cherish one day..." Love everything about it.. Great taste Alex and Congrats on yet another beautiful mini....
Thanks Randy! I am looking forward to this one given its so usable, you will know what I mean about sliding windows in your pickup 😂 its not fun over here never mind in Texas baby!
Great car. Reminds me of my 73 mini 1000 I had in early 80s.
It’s brilliant you can share these with us otherwise they’re never seen living undercover.
Thanks mate!
Great car ,reminds me so much of the 1275 GT with a sprinzel tuned eng same colour 1972 ( JLU 94K ) ,must been made NOT LONG AFTER YOUR CAR , GREAT TO SEE THANKYOU .
No thank you!
What a stunning Mini with a full history. So hard to find one that good. Well done Alex 👏
Thankyou! I can't wait to bring it to a show!
That was very good to as I’m 50 plus to see a original restoration of a classic mini never new about the dual fuel caps brilliant keep going many thanks made my day 😅🎉
Just heard you on classic mini breakdown mate, it’s great to hear your passion for these cars, I wish my two minis were as original as yours 😂 keep up the stunning work mate 👍🏽
Liam
Thanks Liam! Cheers for coming checking out my channel
Bronze yellow, great colour. Friend of my late parents had a new MK3s in late 1979 on a J plate. I liked the fact that it was so close to an 850/ 1000 in appearance. I like the MK3 S best. Did have a 68 MK2 Cooper for a while.
Going by the reg plate, i think my dad bought your white with black roof cooper s from new! He had it for a few years while working at the original downton racing, before heavilly modding early track racers with lengthened front end and a 1800 woolsey engine in them.
I myself had 14 minis over the years, my last being the bmw last production batch, with 1.3i engine. Was the 3rd off the ptoduction line and the first with the cooper sports pack on it.
So good on ya for keeping these cracking cars going.
I don't think it was this car mate as it was sent to the USA for the first few years of its life. Maybe the registration is similar?
Hi Tooney, new addition to the fleet, beautiful !!! I think those wheels help set the car off. Looking forward to watching the videos of your work on your new car, keep on going. Regards, John from Southport.
Thanks John
STUNNING colour! I love bronze yellow! It's so gorgeous! You and your son are going to love it!
100 Brake!!!!!!! That's mental
Beauty! Got an 850 of the same age, same early mk3 features. Great work mate
Thanks mate
Cracking videos lad,keep up the good work pal 👍
That's a really really beautiful little mini you've got there my friend. I'm seriously jealous. Great vid too. 👌
Thanks Dan
Wow, wow, wow. What a find, with all the history and documents. Congrats. It is an absolutely gorgous car, and the color is amazing. I wish one could find such gems in the US. Enjoy it, and if you decide to sell it, let me know. 😉
Yeah it's very hard to find good ones now!
Hey man,
Kevin here from Australia.
You certainly have stumbled onto a beautiful piece of kit.
And I know what you mean about usability. My choice of ride is a 63 beetle and where it is spot on its not period correct so i can still take the grandchildren out and enjoy without having to worry to much.
So congratulations enjoy.
✌ Peace
I can't wait to take my son out in it mate and share the experiences with him
Great car Alex, you're definitely correct about having one of the best trio of Mini's! Not too many trio combinations better than a Mk1 Cooper S, Van, and Mk3 Cooper S!! Best bit of the video for me was your meat cleaver hanging on your garage wall.....good deterrent if anyone was thinking of breaking into your garage...... 😜
Thanks Mate! Oh god I know! I use it to chop wood up for the log burner 😂 maybe I should move it!
@@classicminidetails8887 Nah, keep it hanging there. Maybe add a hack saw and a crossbow for good measure! 😁
Great Color! I really like it. I think You made the right choice in letting the Mayfair go. It was nice Car, but this one is a Great Car! Have fun driving it. I'm pretty sure You will.
Thanks Brian! I'm glad you can see why I did it
Nicely done! Great to hear you plans to drive/share the experience of this one with your son 👍
What it's all about for me now
Nice one: I bought a Morris 1000 Traveller some 21 years ago before my son was born: it's good to see him now driving it and helping me refreshing it, keeping it as original as possible. My father and son bonding time.
Stunning....my favourite vintage the MK3. Great channel....keep up the great content from one mini owner to another . 💪
This is an absolute stunner! Always love that colour!❤️👍
It was known in the 60s that the S was for Sooper
Love it... Bronze yellow 1970 mk111 1275s , it was a sad day when I had to let her go
I bet mate!
NICE - Love the wheels - Colour also looks different inside the garage.
Yes it looks different in different lights!
i think theres a fine line between keeping a car original. i think a car having subtle changes over the years adds to the character and history of the car. My 970s was originally red and black but at somepoint in the 70s it got sprayed opelescent bronze. and thats what most people seem to love about it.
lovely car id stick to the 1380
Never had a 1380 so be interesting to see how it goes
@@classicminidetails8887 my 1071 develops about the same power and it is a right laugh, you'll love it 👍
Hi Tooney, I’ve been admiring your channel for a while and really enjoy the humour and content.
You’ve inspired me to take the plunge and I’ve recently bought a classic Mk1, so I’ll be glued to the channel to continue to get my fix of tips, hints and laughs!
Really looking forward to the reveal later; I think I know what the new addition is and it’s stunning.
Keep up the good work 👍
Thanks Mark! Good luck with the MK1!! If you need anything mate just ask I will help if I can!
Many thanks 👍
Absolutely lovely car, fantastic spec and I bet you are chuffed with it.
Enjoy the new motor 😉
Nice looking Mini. I'd love to see you doing some maintenance on it, and how about a detailing video. I'd love to hear it running too.
Stay tuned mate! Be plenty more on it
Hi Alex, I think that Richard Williams guy has you in the palm of his hand. Having said that perhaps it's a good thing as you get to have the option of buying some pretty nice Minis. Love your newest addition. Cheers, Midge
I have delt with Richard 3 timed now, he's very very good.
Looking forward to this one Tooney. Bring it on...!
Great addition to your Mini collection Alex hope the Mayfair goes to a good home Wow it's lovely the Mk 3 Cooper S my Dad owned 3 Mk 1 Mini's in the 60's one was a Morris Cooper XDL 861 green with a white roof
Can't beat almond Green mk1s!
@@classicminidetails8887 Big regret my Dad had part exchanging it for a Austin 1100 Mk 1 back in 1969 which had a rotten floor
Fantastic collection! Bit jealous 😊. Good luck with the new beauty. Regards from Belgium.
Thanks mate
Absolute stunner, love the colour, congrats! 100% the right choice over the Mayfair for me
Thanks Chris
I thought it was going to be a countryman with real wood.
Great car. One of the last cooper S's before the 1275 GT.
There weren't a huge number of Mk3 Coopers made, most had a short shelf life as they raced and crashed often. I remember the day when Mark Bowlen from T-Rex died in his 1275 GT. A great artist, sadly missed.
Your right about the interior door handles, I remember them being black plastic, they were easily broken with constant use!
Really love your car. I'm very jealous 😘
Only 792 for the UK market mate
I didn't realise the number was that low. I must have been lucky to of had a mate with one!
None of us had much money when we left school. I think he paid £500.
totally jealous 🤪......gorgeous..... love it, congratulations Alex👍 it has gone to the right person to look after it👍
Thanks mate! Certainly be safe with me
Absolutely stunning . Leave it as it is.
Cracking purchase. It is a great everyday use Mini, but art the same time superb condition. 👍
Thanks mate
Hi from Scotland just started following your chanel on RUclips love your minis there minted especially that white Cooper s absolutely stunning I'm jealous! Amazing condition 😍👌
Thanks Brian! Appreciate your comment!
Awesome car m8 I’m a Ford nut well cosworth nut but I do love a proper Cooper nice👍👍
Hello there, good to watch, not to kean on the colour but ok, is the engine a true 1275cc Cooper S, 13 stud head, nitrided cross drilled crank, nimonic valves, five lobb oil pump plus many other things which made the 1275 cc S so special, Regards, RichardA.
A lovely car. The Mayfair is special but I'd have felt the same about it and wanted something to drive. Bronze Yellow isn't a colour I'd have considered but I think it looks great on this. I love the wheels too (hurry up and sort your MkI wheels out). I'll look forward to seeing and hearing this car running. You're a lucky man to have three excellent Minis.
Thanks Andy! The S wheels are done they just need tyres now.
Just came across your channel. The content is absolutely brilliant. Your cars are fantastic. Enjoying your videos. 👍👍
Thanks Mark! Glad you like them
Looks great mate! What a lovely car!
Thanks James
Phew! Wasn't a Clubman 🍻😎😍
Looks like its Hydrolastic, that will make it nice a comfy to drive 👍
Think the overbore to 1380cc is more of a mod than the Sw5 😜
Still on hydrolastic mate
The Hydrolastic fluid Pumps' pop up on ebay from time to time. Look after your displacer units! There becoming rare!
looks lovely i dont know about being usable though i would build a glass box around it and just look at it !
😂 You want to see my mk1 S then 👀
@@classicminidetails8887 i will have to look through your video's
Congrats! Looks mint. Good luck and have lots of fun. MK1 looks the business as well. Cheers
You have certainly bought a very nice car.
I am not mad about black interiors, myself. I always liked the "brocade and leatherette" material in the very early cars. And I think the Mk 1 grilles look better, and especially much better than the anodised aluminium grilles which came in with the later ones.
But good luck, anyway.
Yeah black isn't my first choice, my mk1 S is much better for looks
Cracking little car Alex, reasoned decision to let the Mayfair go, if your concerned that you can’t use it better to let someone else decide to maintain its originality or use it and it just becomes another mini like everyone else’s .
Looking forward to seeing what you decide to do with this one, daily runner I think lol 😂
Take Care Stay Safe Everyone Regards Dave 👍😎🏴
Beaut Cooper S . Very tidy ...I had a 1969 1100....Bright red as my first car in 1978 .....Had ROH mag wheels on it and a black 8 ball as the gear knob ...Fun car but had all sorts of carby issues constantly ..brakes issues , lights issues ..rust issues ....Sold it and bought a Ford Escort Mk2 ...I'm in Australia .. Our most popular Mini was the 850 cc ....Back in the 1970s there were lots of them here .Many were the Leyland version . It's yonks since I've seen even one nowadays .. Now I have Ford Falcons ... two of them , A 2001 AU Series 2 Futura and a 2008 FG XR6 with the Barra DOHC 4.0 inline 6 and 6 speed sports shift .. The old pre 1990's cars are nostalgic but truly are pretty average with build quality and reliability ..
Lovely car! I agree in getting rid of those falkens, they are horrific and terrible in the wet! Worth spending on a decent set of tyres
Definitely something more period correct I think if I keep the S wheels on it
Absolutely stunning car Toonie, well done buddy
Thanks Sean
Lovely car Alex. I think I will have to change my front seats for those you have in both your Cooper Ss.
They are so comfy mate
Looks fantastic, mate.
Thank you!
Hi Alex. Well , how can you not love this little beauty ! The only thing that baffles me is how on earth can someone manage to spend £40 k !😨😨 You're correct about the wheels colour and size . You'll love that roof ! And the interior door handles should be black. l think on that year the tyres would have been Aquajet but l don't think the're available . The Bloclkeys are very similar to Goodyear G 800's and would be 145 's in period .( think l suggested them to you a while back) As you say it' s hard to believe it's 52 years old ! .......but £40k !!!! One thing for certain you didn't pay that for it . I guess the Mayfair went in part ex ! So they must have given you the "S" and some dosh !😂😂 ....Your Mk 1 ...l noticed you should have a rubber gaiter between the radiatior and the painted shroud . (Not sure if you knew that ) . I have a " snap on" screw driver that l bought 40 + years ago specifically to undo the bottom hose clip. It's about 12to 15 inches long ! I don't use it , and haven't for at least 30years! It's yours if you want it . Let me know . Cheers !
Thanks Mate, I have the rubber band in my tool box just haven't got round to doing it as I believe it's a swine to do 🤣
@@classicminidetails8887 Correct!
Lovely Alex, completely agree with your purchase, I love Mini's but main passion is Land Rover S1's... my 3 year year old adores them but 71 year old Land rover aren't pratical for a family and will be getting a pratical classic to enjoy further afield... Can you get ISO fix brackets in the back?
Andy
I am looking into Iso atm mate
@@classicminidetails8887 BMW Mini have some good individual brackets to be used for Retro fitting! 👍
looks like a brand new car...they are fun to drive
It’s superb. A smart decision to sell the Mayfair for this.
Definitely! Glad you agree
I had the big valve 1275 Mk1 Cooper "S" which alas suffered cracking between the knife edge valve seats. The Mk2 with its smaller valves solved the cracking issue. For me, maxxing out the revs in third gear and dropping into fourth was bliss, a sound not replicated on any other car I have owned. At over six feet tall the car had more than ample room for me after I fitted the seat extender brackets (not much legroom for a rear seat passenger, but this was really a car for the driver, not passengers).
I have the original 1275 big valve head off my mk1 s. It's running a later mk3 s head at the moment for the unleaded conversion. I am considering putting the original head back on!
@@classicminidetails8887 From memory the replacement head (as the original could not be repaired and no used item available) was the head from a 998 cc Cooper (casting 12G295(?). To fit required the additional bolt stud hole drilled as the Cooper "S" had an extra mount stud (I think eleven studs as against ten on a standard "A" series block. This all a recollection from around forty years ago. I remember having a leaking Hydrolastic cylinder on my Mini "K" (1100cc variant) and it was cheaper to fit four new Cooper "S" units than to buy the single unit for the Mini "K". When it came to inflating the system the dealer could not get the required road height. Unbeknown to me the Cooper "S" used a shorter actuating strut than the stock Mini. Downside I had to remove the four Cooper "S" units and buy the single Mini cylinder and refit all the serviceable stock units that I had removed. The worst job I can recall on the "A" series motor was replacing the cooling bypass hose between the head and the block. The new hose was always rock hard and not able to be compressed in to fit. For me it required the head to be lifted to insert the hose and then retorque the head. I recall pleasant memories of working on all my Minis but at the time the memories were maybe not so sweet.
hahaha, the final car ? Believe me its a virus much worse then Corona... I started with one and ended up with 7.. All UK cars ... Good luck with the new Mini
Oh I know mate!
SWEET JEBUZ!! I’m in love 😱😱🤤
Lovely car you’ll enjoy the rides with the open roof on a sunny day and with your son. 👍
Definitely mate I can't wait
Absolutely brilliant mate!
Wow, what a mini, roads will soon be salt free, so you can have a blast
Won't be long!
What a fabulous Mini.... that makes two MK3 Cooper S's in the North East !! If you need to know anything re the MK3 please just message me... most importantly enjoy this lad!!!
I would be open to know more mate! How can I contact you
@@classicminidetails8887 DM me via Facebook on this profile (another hobby of mine during lockdown)... I look forward to chatting all things Mini and Cooper !!
Hi Alex . I had an M reg 850 standard as my 1st car in this colour . Hated the dash was always losing pens and bits on that dash shelf. 0 to 60 too about 28 seconds ....yes i did time myself . rgds Don
I believe 850s are pretty slow 🤣 I would love a go in one
good choice...and so cute
Great video..
I once bought a mini for £3.25 a real one it WAS a 1984 A registration I sold it for £65 I think.
Honestly the car was in a poor state in some ways like the tyres were flat the exhaust blowing terrible.
I dropped my Cavalier off so I could pump tyres up and drive mini up to my garage I already had a spitfire in the garage and I recall the car just went in be a tad tight.
It was red with really low profile tyres wider than normal mini.. I spent time cleaning the paintwork the interior I even had a new exhaust fitted but without warranty because engine mounts were weak.
I advertised car for sale I never asked much I think £120 quid it was back in 2002.
I then went on to buy a different car Montego MG efi 2.0 British racing green with grey bottom. £150 for that one..
Omg 3.25 🤣
On reflection just a few months back saw a very similar mini on market place for £1400 so although I made a few quid profit I could have possibly made much more.
Cannot believe 18 years on and i could have made far more..at the time I was selling my home I grew up in due to health n work but had a couple of triumphs at the property which i had taken to an Austin dealer and never went back for them.
If I am honest I bought the Triumph 2.5 TC back in 1994 for £460 quid and the spitfire 1500 cc tc for £500 in 2001 there about.
And as I ended up in Hospital with burst Appendix I had a Daimler VDP 1978 I paid just £450 for that working hard as a private hire driver and my mum allowed me to have it towed to the garage and said it was temporary but because it had a little rust on it actually made me scrap it and sadly the guy doing the deal paid me £80 he had such a bargain. I had tears in my eyes..
Mum's hey..
Stunning Alex
Hope your well?
Thankyou! Am good thanks are you
@@classicminidetails8887
Fine thanks
Really nice mk3 S ! Please change this gear knob , it’s just out off the look. Wondering if the black vinyl underneath the seatbelts mount is std ?
Yep. It's coming off eventually
Absolutely gorgeous!.
Beautiful mini Alex
Thanks Matthew
Love it, congrats.
Thanks Jeff
nice one Alex fair play mate
Thanks Tony
Stunning bud 👍
Thanks Tony
Awesome car, enjoy!
Thanks mate
nice...your mayfair is up for 13,995...damn 36,995...for the mk3.wow
They are getting stupid now mate so I thought I need to act now before they get to much
So envious!!!!
Love the colour!
Beautiful car!!
Thankyou!
Like the mini .Hope there more
Great and thanks very much for replying to my comment. I have a new video out now on the update of my layout plus a special remembrance too.. Hope you like and share.
That's a stunner! One of the best colours too! Did the 1970 Cooper S come with the alternator from factory, or is that an upgrade ? Also I like the remote brake servo - was that originally standard on the Cooper S in 1970 or an option ? Does it have a remote change or the later rod change ? Pretty sure the inside door handles should be black.
Alternator is a upgrade for reliability mate, it has the remote change box mate
Mk3 Cooper S is a good investment. A bit under rated. Great colour.
Very underated mate
Nice, love the mk111 s
Just perfect !
Hello Alex. I have one question. It's possible to clean someone the engine in mini. With water and soap. And your minis...... They are so dope. I want one❤️
Yes mate you can
Love the colour
I've got a wild guess you've got a classic mini coloured yellow from a 1981 New Zealand Movie Goodbye Porkpie.
I don't know about that mate? I have seen this colour before and always wanted one
@@classicminidetails8887 I'll take that as a no you haven't.
@@TheNewStoryteller I will have a look at that film mate
Hey wait a minute there was no removable roof on the yellow mini in the NZ Movie. And how can you drive a Manuel Car when you don't have levers fitted in it?
I just push them in and out at the moment until they go off for adaptions.
Your editing is amazing
Thanks!
Hi, came across your channel and as a Mini lover, I did subscribed immediately!!! I am looking for Mini cooper shell to build my own ... I have no experience but I will love to do it .... any advise where I can find a decent shape shell no too expensive that I can import to Orlando, Florida, US??
Thanks mate! Car and classic is a great website to look on!
Mint that well worth swapping the Mayfair for 👍
Definitely