1967 Morris Mk II Mini Cooper

Description

The 1967 Morris Mk II Mini Cooper represented a significant update to the beloved Mini Cooper line, which was introduced in 1961. The Mk II version, produced from October 1967 to 1970, featured several key improvements that enhanced both its performance and appeal.

One of the more noticeable changes was a redesigned exterior that included a new grille and larger, more angular taillights. Additionally, the turning circle was improved, making the car even more maneuverable in tight spaces. The Mk II Mini Cooper also employed Hydrolastic suspension, which replaced traditional springs and dampers with fluid-filled displacer units that are interconnected between the front and rear wheels on each side. 

Under the hood, the Mk II continued to offer the 998cc A-Series inline-four engine that produced about 55 horsepower. The mill was mated to a four-speed synchromesh manual transmission, which used a remote wand shifter in which the gear lever is connected to the gearbox via a remote linkage, rather than being directly mounted on top of the gearbox. 

All of these aesthetic and mechanical characteristics helped make the Mini Cooper a quaint and popular antithesis to the muscle cars and luxury sedans of the era.

Highlights 

• Finished in Tartan Red (code RD9) paint with black top over black interior with vinyl upholstery 

• Powered by a 998cc A-Series inline-four engine rated at 55 horsepower 

• Four-speed synchromesh manual transmission 

• The chassis number (KA2S61144294A) decodes as: 

  • K – Morris 

  • A – 998cc inline-four engine 

  • 2S – Two-door saloon/sedan 

  • 6 – Mk II 

  • 1144294 – Production number (1068197-1365476 built between 14 September 1967 and 9 November 1969) 

  • A – Longbridge assembly plant 

Features 

• Front disc/rear drum brakes 

• Rack and pinion steering 

• Smith’s dash instrumentation: 100 mph speedometer/odometer and gauges for fuel, coolant temperature, and oil pressure 

• 10-inch Minilite eight-spoke aluminum wheels 

• Yokohama A-008 Advan HF 165/75R10 tires  

Known Imperfections 

• Paint flaking and gassing in several places 

• Speedometer does not work 

• Wipers do not work  

Included 

• Spare tire 

Ownership History 

This 1967 Morris Mk II Mini Cooper is being sold by the son of its longtime owner, a Mini Cooper collector and racer, who purchased it in 2003. It has been driven only occasionally during the last five years. 

Additional Notes  

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty. 

Contact: Rebecca Gabel  Phone: 813.389.2162  email: rgabel@hagerty.com 

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