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Right-hand drive Cooper S titled in New Mexico as a 1965 model, with a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate dating its build to March 1971. It has been repainted at least twice and carries 12-inch wheels, fiberglass wheel arch flares, a sunroof, wood trim, and Cobra front seats. The seller purchased it in June 2015 and reports adding about 500 miles since.
Strengths
- Right-hand-drive Cooper S configuration
- Heritage Trust build documentation
- Long-term reported ownership
- Named equipment and included spares
Watch For
- Built in March 1971 despite the 1965 model-year title
- True mileage unknown, with an inaccurate odometer
- Repainted at least twice, with chips, scratches, and paint imperfections
- Repaired driver-side front wheel-arch damage, broken passenger-side mirror, and interior trim defects
