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1968 Morris Mini Cooper S Manual

TAS • Private
15
1
Odometer123,456km
Body typeSedan
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual

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Ex-Targa Tasmania Class Winner (2004) – Freshly Rebuilt Tarmac Rally 1968 Morris Cooper S Mini Replica No ordinary Mini, this purpose-built tarmac rally weapon started its racing career as a ground-up build that the previous owner poured ~$85,000 into, then campaigned successfully in Target Tasmania and Classic Adelaide. It took a class win in the Classic category at Targa Tasmania 2004 and has stayed on bitumen all this time – never crashed. During a targa Tasmania event, an engine failure meant it was completely rebuilt by James Willson of Willson Automotive (Tasmania’s undisputed Mini guru) with an A+ block in Hobart. That engine then did barely 600 km total before it passed into the possession of a well-known classic car dealer in Adelaide for his own use to compete in Classic Adelaide and other tarmac events before we bought it 2018. We ran it once in a local event, loved every second, then immediately sent it back to James for a full professional refresh (invoices available on request). It has just been returned to us in Launceston with a brand-new 2026 Willson rebuild – not even run in yet. Everything is fresh, tight, and ready to go. Key Build Highlights • 1302cc A-series with light-weight hypatec pistons, lightened & balanced flywheel, heavy-duty roller rockers, and a serious competition cam (suited to rally or track) • Racing gearbox – straight-cut close-ratio 3-sync with quick-shift, cross-pin diff, new layshaft and gears in the latest rebuild • Weber 45 twin-choke carb (totally reconditioned), high-flow extractors, Magnaflow system • Twin-core radiator + twin fans, double-reduction starter for the high compression • KAD brakes with large cross-drilled front discs, finned rear drums, Green Stuff pads (the brakes are brilliant) • 12” Mini Lite wheels, new tires would be advised for competition • Full CAMS-compliant roll cage, Sparco seats, Williams 5-point harnesses (out of date for scrutineering but still safe – easy to replace) • Monit rally computer, quick-adjust harnesses, big tach, twin-speed wipers, heavy-duty bash plate, oil catch tank, ignition cut-out, etc. • All the little details: Momo wheel, UK-sourced parts where it counts Driving Experience Having driven some seriously quick machinery, but nothing gives the same rush as this Mini. The light flywheel lets it rev like a sports bike. The feedback through the wheel and chassis is unbelievable; you feel everything and it gives you massive confidence to push hard. It is absolutely addictive to drive. Current Condition & Minor Jobs • Fresh 2026 Willson rebuild – new roller rockers, piston rings, head studs, full 3-sync gear set, recon cylinder head, new bearings/seals throughout, water pump, oil pump, timing components – the works. Not run in yet (first 100 km gentle, then oil change and carb tune). • Paint has some battle scars where old Targa stickers were removed – honest patina on a proper rally car. • Battery is brand new • Speedo cable need reconnecting (Monit computer does give speed reading) • Will need minor adjustments once run in. • Not road-registered and not easily made fully road-legal without engineering for roll cage and fire wall box for carbie, as it is built as a dedicated competition car. Harnesses will need updating for full CAMS scrutineering on some events, but the cage is current and everything else is competition-ready. This thing is very close to a turn-key for tarmac rally, hill climbs, sprints, or club circuit days (depending on category). Everything you need is there. Price guide: $40,000 – $45,000 AUD We are happy to help arrange transport anywhere in Australia from Launceston, Tasmania. Serious enquiries only – this is a genuine, well-documented, freshly rebuilt piece of Australian tarmac-rally history with receipts going back to day one. Call or message me (Tim) and I’ll send the full folder of build sheets, Willson invoices (2007, 2021 & 2026), original sales description, and videos of it running.

Car details

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Vehicle description
I S Sedan 2dr Man 4sp 1275
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Green
Interior colour
Black
Body type
Sedan, 2 doors, 4 seats
Transmission
4 speed Manual
Engine
4 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 1275L
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
Check with seller
Build date
January 1968
Compliance date
January 1968
Roadworthy certificate
No
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-20150909
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
1275cc
Engine Size (L)
1.3L
Induction
Aspirated
Cylinders
4
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Gears
4
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Single
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Country of Origin
UNITED KINGDOM
Launch Year
1968
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
I
Series
I
Badge
S
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
4
Body Style
Sedan
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
New South Wales
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Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Referred
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Location
Riverside, TAS 7250
Member since
2018
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