Registration: UMO 211
Chassis: M-A2S4/21748
Odometer: 79,000
Transmission: Manual
MOT: December 2026
- Built to evoke Paddy Hopkirk’s rally-winning Cooper S Works cars
- 1071cc Cooper S engine
- Straight-cut close ratio gearbox
- Limited slip diff
- Genuine Minilite alloy wheels
- Twin fuel tanks
The famous rally car driven by Paddy Hopkirk to victory in the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally became one of the most iconic small cars in motorsport history. The car was a red-and-white Mini Cooper S entered by the British Motor Corporation and carried the now-legendary registration ‘33 EJB’. At the time, the Mini was considered an unlikely competitor against much larger and more powerful cars, however, its light weight, front-wheel drive, and exceptional handling on snowy mountain roads allowed Hopkirk and co-driver Henry Liddon to outmanoeuvre the competition. Their victory in January 1964 shocked the rally world and instantly transformed the Mini from a practical economy car into a global symbol of British engineering and motorsport success.
We are delighted to offer this 1960 Morris Mini Mk1 Cooper S Works recreation in Tartan Red with black interior. Built in 1960 as a right hand drive, home market Mini-Minor 850 saloon, it was originally Clipper Blue and still bears its original registration number. As an early shell, it has all the lovely period details that enthusiasts love - flat sills, non-recessed screens, pop-riveted-drip rails, factory cut drain holes in the guttering and original floors. It’s not entirely clear when, but at some point this little Mini underwent a total transformation into the period rally weapon that you see today. Colour-changed to vibrant Tartan Red, its inspiration is clear - Hopkirk’s rally-winning Cooper S.
On the outside, plenty of period rally details are present and correct - sump guard, strip of four rally spotlights, swing down number plate, rubber front spats and bullet mirrors to name just a few. Sitting on genuine Minilite alloy wheels wrapped in chunky Yokohama rubber, its stance is just right and it looks ready for action. But this is no dressed up, look-alike - the attention to detail runs deep under the skin. The old 850cc motor has been ditched in favour of genuine Cooper S running gear with a correct 1071cc engine (big valve head, Kent 731 performance camshaft, Cooper S oil cooler), a straight-cut close ratio gearbox and a limited slip differential. It has been converted to negative earth and an alternator fitted. Contributing to that purposeful stance is Hi-Lo adjustable suspension with adjustable tie rods. The twin fuel tanks are fully operational with updated electronic pump and filters and Cooper S brakes with new discs have been fitted.
The theme continues in the cabin, where you will find a rare, Italian Job-style, John Aley 3-legged roll cage, bucket seats with Sabelt harnesses, pull cords on the doors, cut off switch, map light and utterly charming Retro Trip tripmeter. There’s no doubt this is built for driving rather than posing.
The Mini comes with V5C, current and previous MOTs, a bundle of invoices, heritage certificate and two sets of keys.
Iconic is an overused word in classic car circles but most enthusiasts would agree that Paddy Hopkirk’s Minis were truly iconic competition cars. Whoever built this evocation clearly thought so, spending a lot of time and money on making its mechanicals live up to its looks. Whether you want to look at its eligibility for historic rallying or simply fancy a fast road toy, this mega-Mini is well worth a look.
PLEASE NOTE: The mileage on the MOT history hasn’t changed since 2010 suggesting that the odometer may well be sticking.
