Mk2 Cooper
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The MKII Cooper does not have the appeal of its big brother the 1275
‘S’ but is still very much a drivers car. The smooth 1000cc engine
revs freely and pulls willingly right through the rev range. The
engine is generally reliable which makes it suitable for everyday use
should the need arise. Handling is sure footed but in hydrolastic
form it takes some getting used too, that is why many cars have been
converted to dry suspension. This should not detract prospective
buyers if the rest of the vehicle is genuine but in terms of
originality Hydro is best. Prospective purchasers still have a
reasonable chance of acquiring a good example as some 6,000 cars were
produced for the home market in the production period September 1967
to November 1969 with 10,000 going for export. During the period the
cars experience many changes which can be determined by commission or
engine number. Notable changes were to the interior (all black),
gearbox (4 synchro) and engine. Five of the six two tone body colours
were available with White roofs but Tartan Red had Black. Monotone
colours, notably Black were available to special order and some very
late production cars were available in MKIII colours. As mentioned
already, good examples are still available and changing hands at
reasonable prices.
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