"Conceived by Mike Cooper, son of Formula One pioneer and Mini legend John Cooper, the CCC75 programme was commissioned to celebrate 75 years of the Cooper Car Company. Rather than producing a simple restored Cooper S, the aim was to create the ultimate road-going Mk. I, retaining the character and appearance of the original whilst subtly incorporating modern engineering, craftsmanship and reliability. Production was strictly limited to just 20 individually numbered cars. With a list price of £100,000 plus VAT when new, the CCC75 was conceived without compromise, combining concours-level craftsmanship with carefully considered engineering upgrades to create what many regard as the ultimate interpretation of the classic Mini Cooper S. Each car was officially endorsed by the Cooper family and accompanied by the beautifully produced CCC75 commemorative book, documenting the history of the Cooper Car Company, the development of the project and the creation of every individual example.
YSU 940 is the car upon which the entire programme was founded. Built from an original right hand drive 1964 Morris Mini Cooper S, it served as the prototype used to develop, evaluate and refine every aspect of the CCC75 specification before production commenced. Constructed under the expert guidance of renowned Mini specialist Scott Turner, it has since featured extensively in CCC75 promotional material, won its class at the 2022 Beaulieu National Mini Day on its debut appearance and even served as the official safety car during the Goodwood Revival."
Opening price: 42,000 GBP
Auctioneer's estimate: 65,000 GBP - 75,000 GBP:-
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