Austin Mini Cooper S 1275 MK1 1964 // Bespoke Complete One Off Built By Swiftune 



Interior & Equipment

 

Simply perfect... Newton Commercial Tartan red / gold brocade reclining front seats and matching rear bench seat, new red carpet set with sound insulation felt and tailormade over mats, matching door cards, vinyl covered dash rails top and bottom and a fully restored dash.


The door pockets are unmarked, Mota-Lita leather rim steering wheel, new cream crackle headlining, Britax three point silver seatbelts, and Safety Devices International half roll cage. The large instrument cluster houses the Smiths gauges and surrounded by a Stack rev counter, all function perfectly as does the single lever Smiths Heater. The boot area is impressive with gleaming gloss black painted twin tanks synonymous with the Cooper S and a new carpeted boot board... Stunning


Exterior

 

This Austin Mini Cooper S Type 1275 MKI sits perfectly. Finished in deep Tartan red paintwork with contrasting Old English White roof.  


The body shell was completely stripped by Swiftune with supporting photographs and finished in Tartan red paintwork, completed in 2017. The paintwork is seriously impressive with a deep gloss uniform finish throughout.


All brightwork presents with a mirror finish, the sliding side windows, all glass and lenses are perfect in every detail. The underside of the car is equally as impressive, unmarked and fine detailed throughout... An impressive show piece built by the best.


Additional Equipment

 

Swiftune 1380cc Hand Built Engine, Quaife Gearbox and Differential, Mota-Lita Steering Wheels, Stack Rev Counter, 10-inch Rose Petal Wheels, Quick Rack, GAZ Dampers, Classic Mini Stainless Steel Mirror Mounts And Downton Style Chrome Mirrors, Lucas Spot Lights, Wipac Headlights, The list goes on and on...

 

Wheels, Tyres & Brakes

 

Wheels - Sitting on unmarked 10 inch Rose Petal wheels with all matching new Dunlop SP Sport R7 165/70 R10 tyres.


Brakes - New 7.5 inch S specification discs with competition brake pads, rear alloy drums.

Suspension - Uprated rubber cones and GAZ damper set.


Steering - Quick rack, race proven geometry set-up.


Engine & Transmission


Hand built 1380cc road/competition Swiftune engine built by Nick Swift, including Swiftune SW10 camshaft with more head flow work, 1.4 rockers, 10.5:1 compression ratio, twin H4 SU carburetors with FIA trumpets, Burlen inlet manifold, Quaife supplied SCCR gear kit, competition baulk rings, Quaife ATB Differential, 3.4 straight cut CW&P 1:1, straight cut drop gears all built into an 1128 gear case...


Dyno graph of 110 BHP @ 7000 RPM with 92 ft/lbs torque @ 5000 RPM


Swiftune has been building, racing and winning with Mini’s since Glyn Swift set up shop in 1965. Still run by his family, Swiftune engines have powered just about every winning Mini at Goodwood including the legendary all-Mini races in 2009 and again in 2019.  


Summary

 

Here we have a very special Austin Mini Cooper S Type 1275. The heritage certificate documents that the car was dispatched on 2nd June 1964 to official dealers Wimbledon Motors Limited. Options included a fresh air heater, extra fuel tank and 4.5 inch wheels.


This particular vehicle has been fully restored by Nick Swift of Swiftune for Mike Quaife (Quaife Engineering) and finished to his bespoke specification.


The history file documents correspondence from Nick Swift regarding the build for Mike Quaife, some background history of the origin of the car which was purchased by Nick Swift's father, original sales brochures, British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, 2 x sets of keys, etc.


A bespoke build such as this today would cost in excess of £100k. This can only be described as an outstanding example built by the best in the business, Swiftune and displayed at the London Car Show, it's certainly one not to be missed.


Taxation Class: Historic Vehicle - Zero road tax, MOT and ULEZ exempt.


HPi clear with certificate included.


Competitive Finance Packages are available. Similar standard classic cars, sports cars, and Motorcycles are welcome in part exchange even whole collections, please ask for details.


FREE DELIVERY… Price includes free covered trailer delivery using our own transport within 200 miles of ST17 0XJ


Further information plus 100 HR images and a HD walk around video can be found on our website - www.Vibed.co.uk or call 01889 883702 for a friendly chat.

 

More Details


We will consider any part exchange with funds either way no matter what it is.  We have buyers in all fields of expertise, we would consider modern cars, campervans, luxury watches, motorhomes, motorcycles and of course any classic or sports car so just give us a call or drop us an email.

We can deliver any vehicle throughout the UK and Europe using our own covered transport or using one of our vehicle logistic partners, please ask for details.

Finance, Part Exchange and Warranty can be arranged, please ask for details.

WE WANT YOUR EXCEPTIONAL CLASSIC OR SPORTS CAR…

WE ARE CONSTANTLY SEARCHING TO BUY SIMILAR STANDARD VEHICLES FOR STOCK

Please get in touch if you’re thinking of selling your classic, sports & prestigious car or motorcycle from any era. We provide a simple hassle free service, we will travel countrywide and visit you at a time to suit you, make an immediate decision, securely transfer the funds and take the vehicle away on the same day.

Why not give us a try? We will consider whole collections too. 

All collections and deliveries can be completely contact-free.

 

ABOUT VIBED CLASSIC CARS 


Based in the heart of Staffordshire in a small village near Cannock Chase we are a family run business that provides a simple but satisfying experience of buying a hand-picked piece of motoring history. Our passion for all Classic Vehicles is second to none. We select only the very best vehicles and then present them ready for you to just enjoy.

 

We are completely hands-on with very high standards sourcing the very best and most desirable makes and models. We clean and detail each and every vehicle, as we're a bit OCD and love enjoying them at every opportunity.

 

All our vehicles come with lengthy MOTs or for Historic Taxation vehicles a comprehensive pre-delivery inspection so it's ready for you to just enjoy.

  

Integrity and passion are the cornerstones of our business in creating a truly exceptional customer experience. Whether you are new to the world of classic vehicles or an existing collector, every aspect of our business is geared towards your satisfaction and giving unbiased advice on your chosen investment.

 

Please feel free to give us a call about any of our vehicles.  All viewings are by appointment only at a time to suit you, we are available 7 days a week.

 

For your convenience - Our local Railway Station is Stafford we will gladly collect and return customers who wish to view any of our vehicles, we can arrange Airport collections too - please ask for details.

 

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