The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 12-14 November 2021

www.silverstoneauctions.com 153 + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20% Classic Car Sale | Saturday 13th November | 1pm 1967 Mini Cooper 1275 S More Details Lot 335 Bid On Lot 335 Registration: LUF 849F Chassis Number: CA2S71012477 Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000 • Classic 1967 Mk ll 1275S finished in Almond Green with an OEW roof and a full-length white Webasto • Sold new in the UK and enjoyed before ending up in 1980 back at John Cooper Garages in Brighton • For several years it was used by John Cooper as his transport in the Brighton area • American Phil Reed was a London to Brighton run enthusiast and would regularly visit the UK with his wife Joyce to attend this event • In 1982 or 1983 he wandered into John Cooper’s business whilst over here and was enamoured with this 1275s and a little Red 1961 Austin Seven. • He duly bought both and shipped them back to join his growing collection in California where they were to remain for the next nearly 40 years • By pure coincidence, Mike Brewer was viewing the collection after Phil Reed passed away and recognised the well known (in the UK) Cooper S (see the full story below) • Now back in the UK, fully recommissioned, and for sale (Mike has his own Green/White 1275S which is a keeper) • See website for full detail Regularly used by John Cooper and discovered by Mike Brewer after 40 years in the US, repatriated to the UK and offered here today. LOT 335