Austin Mini Cooper S 1275
(1964 - 1971)
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Can a car just three meters long justify a price of over 10,000 marks? Especially when, on top of that, the equipment is meager and the comfort moderate? When looking at the Austin Cooper S, the voice of reason must be ignored for once. Because for its high price, it offers one thing above all: an incredible amount of driving pleasure. This historic test explains what makes this speedster so special.
In 1959, the Mini revolutionized the car world. But it did not remain alone, not even at the BMC. Over the years, many variants were created, one of which was the extended estate called the Morris Traveller or Austin Countryman, which could compete with many larger cars in terms of load capacity and was even superior to them in terms of elegance and driving dynamics. This driving report describes the history of the versatile little car and shows it in many current and historical pictures, supplemented by a sound sample.
When the Austin/Morris Cooper appeared in 1961, it was already seen as a very fast car. When the Cooper S was presented two years later, journalists described it as a rocket for the road. With 76 hp and just over 600 kg, it was capable of a lot more than 50 years ago, including three victories at the Monte Carlo Rally. Today, the Cooper S is a first-class cult car. This driving report is about a Morris Cooper S Mk I from 1967. It tells the story of the fast Minis and shows them in current and historical pictures. The sales brochure and sound samples are also included.
In 1968, the magazine 'hobby' compared the Japanese small car Honda N 360 (and its bigger brother N 600) with the Austin Mini 850 (and its sportier variant Mini 1000). Would the inexpensive Japanese car be able to take on the Mini from England, which has already matured into a classic? Is the Japanese bike suitable for European roads and requirements? The Honda performed excellently, but also revealed concept weaknesses. But even the English car did not master all disciplines of the comparison test with flying colors. This article reproduces the original wording of the test report and supplements the pictures taken at the time with archive photos and photos taken later.
For most people, the VW Beetle is the Volkswagen par excellence, in every sense of the word. A car for the people, a people's car. And the Beetle was indeed an above-average success. But before it, Ford's Model T had already passed the 15 million mark, and in modern times the Toyota Corolla, VW Golf and Ford's F-series even managed to reach over 30 million, although they were not the only people's cars to do so. This report looks back at some selected production successes in car history and shows them in 200 pictures. A feast for the eyes!
Between 1964 and 1993, almost 50,000 Mini Moke vehicles were built, rustic leisure cars with little weather protection and dimensions and performance typical of small cars. The car, once designed as a military vehicle, is still popular today and now fetches prices that are more than ten times the original price. This report describes the varied history of the British anti-terrain vehicle and shows a vehicle from 1971 in many photos.
Current market prices for Austin Mini Cooper S 1275
2-Door Sedan, 73 PS, 1275 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 76 PS, 1275 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 76 PS, 1275 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 54 PS, 997 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 54 PS, 998 cm3
null, 34 PS, 848 cm3
Panel Van, 34 PS, 848 cm3
null, 38 PS, 998 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 38 PS, 998 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 34 PS, 848 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Austin Mini Cooper S 1275
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Mini Cooper S 1275 MK II 1971 Not Sold Klassiker-Auktionen Till Rosenkranz Motorworld Classics Bodensee Auktion (May 11, 2019) |
Mini Cooper S 1275 MK II | 1971 | Not Sold | Klassiker-Auktionen Till Rosenkranz Motorworld Classics Bodensee Auktion (May 11, 2019) | |
| Austin Mini Cooper S 1275 'Downton' Sports Saloon 1966 Sold Bonhams Goodwood Revival Sale (September 13, 2025) |
Mini Cooper S 1275 'Downton' Sports Saloon | 1966 | Sold | Bonhams Goodwood Revival Sale (September 13, 2025) | |
| Austin Mini Cooper 1275 S MkIII Sports Saloon 1971 Sold Bonhams Goodwood Revival Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia (September 7, 2024) |
Mini Cooper 1275 S MkIII Sports Saloon | 1971 | Sold | Bonhams Goodwood Revival Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia (September 7, 2024) | |
| Austin Mini Cooper 1275 S 1966 Not Sold Silverstone Auctions The Silverstone Classic Live Online Auction (July 31, 2020) |
Mini Cooper 1275 S | 1966 | Not Sold | Silverstone Auctions The Silverstone Classic Live Online Auction (July 31, 2020) | |
| Austin Mini Cooper 1275 S Mk II 1968 Not Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Klassische Automobile und Motorräder (April 21, 2018) |
Mini Cooper 1275 S Mk II | 1968 | Not Sold | Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Klassische Automobile und Motorräder (April 21, 2018) | |
| Austin Mini-Cooper 1275 S (FIA) 1965 Not Sold Iconic Auctioneers Silverstone Festival (August 23, 2024) |
Mini-Cooper 1275 S (FIA) | 1965 | Not Sold | Iconic Auctioneers Silverstone Festival (August 23, 2024) | |
| Austin Mini Cooper 1275 S Mk3 1971 Sold Iconic Auctioneers NEC Classic Motor Show Sale (November 8, 2025) |
Mini Cooper 1275 S Mk3 | 1971 | Sold | Iconic Auctioneers NEC Classic Motor Show Sale (November 8, 2025) | |
| Austin Mini 1275 GT 1971 Sold Bonhams MPH Bicester Live & Online Auction Dezember (December 11, 2020) |
Mini 1275 GT | 1971 | Sold | Bonhams MPH Bicester Live & Online Auction Dezember (December 11, 2020) | |
| Austin Mini 1275 1971 Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (April 5, 2014) |
Mini 1275 | 1971 | Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (April 5, 2014) | |
| Austin Mini Cooper 1275S Rallye-Car 1966 Sold H&H Classics The Imperial War Museum Motor Car Auction (April 24, 2014) |
Mini Cooper 1275S Rallye-Car | 1966 | Sold | H&H Classics The Imperial War Museum Motor Car Auction (April 24, 2014) |
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