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An original Cooper S with factory go-fast parts | Car Catcher

A Cooper S equipped with British Leyland Special Tuning Works Department camshafts.

1966 Cooper S with an adjustable suspension | Car Catcher

This 1966 Austin Cooper S comes equipped with an adjustable suspension setup as well as “British Leyland 649 Special Tuning Works Department camshafts.”

Modified Austin Cooper S | Car Catcher

This '66 Cooper S had its 1275cc engine bored out to 1380cc—plus more modifications, including an upgraded suspension.

A 1275cc Cooper S with Special Tuning Works Department camshaft | Car Catcher

This '67 Cooper S is said to be one of the 636 examples exported to the United States with the 1275cc engine, and comes equipped with Special Tuning Works Department camshafts.

A modified Mark I Cooper S | Car Catcher

This Cooper S sports modifications like an engine bored out to 1380cc and an upgraded suspension.

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Buyer's Guides: England's overlooked, family-friendly classics | Buyer's Guide

While these vintage sedans are rare here in the States, the parts supply is healthy–and the prices might be lower than you think.

Buyer's Guides: Why a small car could be the perfect classic for you

Wonder if a small car can really be fun? Just ask any Mini owner.

Shop Work: What Are the Best Classic Cars?

Jay Leno and a Few Friends Sound Off on Their Personal Favorites

Shop Work: The Fabulous 50

We Poll Our Readers for Their Picks of the 50 Best Sports Cars of All Time.

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1967 Mini Cooper S

How we restored a genuine Cooper S, hydrolastic suspension and all.

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Austin Readers' Rides

Jun 07, 2021 by DrZRider
1980 None Mini

LHD mini

Feb 03, 2019 by Trent
1976 Austin Mini 1000

76 Canadian market mini 1000. Suspension is hilos with camber arms. 7.5" disc brakes up front with later wider drums out back. Custom widened 60's 10" cooper s reverse wheels …

Dec 17, 2018 by JohnInKansas
1964 Austin Mini

Working a sport bike engine transplant.

Mar 06, 2018 by VaguelyRandom
1975 Austin Mini 1000

1975 Austin Mini 1000. Easily my favorite car.

Feb 03, 2018 by BFH_Garage
1980 Austin Mini 1000

Fun little around town toy

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Austin Ran When Parked

Found a Austin in Grantville, PA on April 27, 2020

Austin “Cab” found at Copart, 8 Park Drive, Grantville, PA 17028

Found a Austin in Hampton, VA on Aug. 16, 2009

A friend of mine was flagged down while driving his daily driven mini and asked if he wanted to buy another one. This is what he saw. Lots and lots of rust.

Found a Austin in Near Atlanta, GA on Oct. 16, 2008

Found this one on my way to the Italian Car Day in GA. Old Autsin American on a pole.

Found a Austin in Fort MacLeod, AB on June 5, 2008

Austin A125 Sheerline with a 3995 cc OHV straight six engine. About 8000 made. Right hand drive with British plates (MKL 933).

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