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[chimo]

which makes the value of the car... there is a 1964 cooper s for sale near me that does not have the original engine. Is the car still valuable..is there any chance of finding a 1071

mitch

[George929]

body. thats what holds the licence plate ect ect

[Black.Ghost]

One will turn up eventually - things always do.

If you can afford the car as it is though, don't let that stop you. A pretty cool car to own I would say.

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Edited by Black.Ghost, 30 April 2012 - 09:51 AM.

[Cooperman]

The 'S' blocoks are all basically the same casting. To make a 1071 you just need the 1071 crank. The rods for the 1275 & 1071 are the same. You then skin about 0.25" off the top of the block to suit the pistons and bring them right to the top.
In fact the rarest 'S' engine is the 970. That uses the same block, but has an ultra short-stroke crank and longer rods.
'S' engines cost a fortune now as the crank is EN40B nitrided by Rolls-Royce. Blocks are unique to the 'S' and have cam chest covers on the back. Big end diameter is 1.625" instead of 1.75" as on the other 'big' engines.
I hope this helps.