1967 Mk1 Cooper S 1275

[Peter Laidler]

Hi again Iain, I noticed on the first page you mentioned hydro suspension, Churchill cabinet/pump and a pressure gauge. You don't really need any of those, especially the pressure gauge. The optimum height of the car isn't the PRESSURE but that on level ground and stationary, the front drive shafts are horizontal. That is the mechanical perfect.

Is that the original German number plate? Is M Munich? Mine is D for Dusseldorf

[iain1967s]

Hi Peter. The car was originally a German market model per the heritage certificate. I got that ‘67 German plate from eBay just to use as a talking point for car shows. But as I’m legally allowed to run an antique car with just a rear license plate here in MA, I have kept it installed year-round.

[iain1967s]

So proud of our little car today! Was voted “Best in class” out of 24½ classic minis at British by the Sea

[iain1967s]

Two years and one pandemic later, finally we have a car show in Massachusetts

Quite a lot has changed on the car in the intervening period… now fitted with my freshly rebuilt 1275 S +30 engine; 333 gearbox w/3.44 FD and Hardy Spicers; period 60’s Lucas lamps instead of the 90’s KC Daylighters; rebuilt brake servo from Nick Rogers; my restored original jack and tool kit.

[Gary Schulz]

Looks beautiful Iain. Very nice work!