Beautifully restored 1964 Austin Cooper S (1071cc)

Particulars:

Concours condition
Less than 2500 miles since complete restoration in May of 2001
Dry suspension
BMHT Certificate

History:
This car was dispatched to Vancouver, Canada on April 9th, 1964. It came with single fuel tank (right hand fuel tank was optional until 66'), with the only options being a heater and laminated windscreen. We purchased the car from the second owner as a bare replacement body shell (original shell rusted beyond repair) and a large number of original parts. The restoration process focused on maintaining originality of components, using many NOS parts. Modern quality finishes were utilized, to enhance the longevity of the restoration. Everything done professionally and to the highest standard.

Restoration Details:

Body, Paint, & Interior:
Completely restored, including chemical immersion strip of all body panels. Exterior finished in original Tartan Red with Black roof in Sikkens urethane paint. All Individual components were sand-blasted, primed, & painted with 3 coats of epoxy paint. New carpets, headliner, and trim from Newton Commercial in Red/Grey with Gold Brocade. Re-chromed rear window surrounds, instrument bezels, window tracks, switch plates, door handles, headlight rings, & grille surround. New front & rear badges, grille, bumpers & over-riders, door kick-plates, ashtrays, taillight assemblies & petrol cap. Original steering wheel repaired and painted with 3 coats of epoxy primer with new horn button and turn signal indicator. New wiring harness. All new seals & rubber throughout. Original hardware and fasteners replated as applicable.

Engine:
Completely rebuilt to original specifications. 1071cc, with overhauled twin 1-1/4" SU carbs. New standard “S” forged rockers, standard camshaft and timing gears, EN40B crank reground to .010/.020 undersized & balanced. .040 Hepolite Cooper “S” replacement pistons with cast rings. Standard early Cooper “S” AEG163 cylinder head casting. Optional vertical early style oil cooler fitted. RC40 exhaust, with original “S” exhaust manifold.

Transmission:
Rebuilt with replacement standard Cooper S close-ratio gears. New shift forks, bearings, & layshaft. Standard 3:76 Diff ratio.

Suspension & Brakes:
Original brake servo overhauled, with re-plated hardware and new seal kit. New "old stock" master cylinders, new discs and overhauled calipers. Silicone brake fluid. Rebuilt rear swing-arms, all new suspension bushings, brake cables, & new Rover rear subframe. 3-1/2" "S" rims with hub caps, 145/R10 India GT radial tires.

Fun Stuff:
Car was featured on a Driving Television episode. Click HERE to watch the video. Car was extensively photographed for Project Gotham Racing 4 Xbox video game.
Numerous show awards, including first place at 2004 Mini Meet East Meets West in Rockford, IL (first place MKI Cooper & S, Best Engine Compartment overall).

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