1967 Morris Mini Cooper S 1.3 petrol

Summary:

Excellent ride and handling let down by a cramped interior

Faults:

Windscreen wipers stopped working after 55,000 miles. Had a new pair fitted at my local garage.

Clutch plate broke after 63,000 miles. Had a new clutch plate fitted by the local garage.

General Comments:

This car drove like a dream despite being cramped and having next to no luggage space.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 7th October, 2005

9th Oct 2005, 20:03

Well, errr, no interior space? Cmon when your car is less than half your height your asking for trouble lol.

31st Mar 2006, 06:38

I've got a 1965 mini and I love it, but you got to remember its like a four seater sports car, its not a real family car (even though original adds said otherwise!) So if you want luggage space buy an SUV, but then you don't get the cheap thrills of a 1275 mini, it's a compromise.

31st Mar 2006, 10:42

I don't understand. I'm 6'2" and sat in a 1971 Mini at an autoshow and fit fine. Yes it doesn't have great luggage space, but that's not its purpose as the above poster states.

27th Jan 2009, 12:55

My uncle got so fed up of the lack of space in his 1969 cooper he had it shoved in a 10,000,000 pound press and crushed.

1966 Morris Mini Bogus Cooper 1.3

Summary:

Totally Mental

Faults:

Hydrolastic suspension collapsed, replaced with dry and all tuning gear. Engine was screwed, but hey it's really old and it needed uprating.

General Comments:

Old minis are the most fun you can have on wheels STILL.

Tuning parts are cheap.

You can go as fast around a corner as you can in a straight line.

They are sods to work on.

It's worth the hassle.

Everyone loves them.

Once you've owned one, you will always want/own one.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 10th May, 2004