With Cooper's development, Morris churned out the Mini Cooper S with twice the power and better brakes. The better-performing Mini managed to dominate various rallies in the 1960s.

Although a pre-sale condition report scored the car just 61 out of 135, all of its parts are original including Cooper S 4.5J wheels and the DON 55C registration plate.

This 1965 Morris Mini Cooper S "1071" Is the Crown Jewel of Barn Finds. Published: 23 Jul 2022, 20:23 UTC • By: Bogdan Bebeselea. 26 photos. Photo: ClassicCarAuctionsUK .

The original Mini Cooper was limited to just 1,000 units and put out 55 HP from an enlarged 1.0-liter engine. Customers proved eager to enjoy even more power and the Cooper S S was later ...