Morris Mini Cooper S Mk1 CCC75 Prototype Car

Registration: YSU 940 | VIN: KA2S4/553428 Build Number: 0 | RHD

A unique opportunity to acquire the original CCC75 Prototype, commissioned and endorsed by the Cooper family to celebrate 75 years of the Cooper Car Company.

Finished in the iconic Cooper Works colour scheme of Connaught Green with Old English White roof and bonnet stripes, YSU 940 is the prototype vehicle developed for the highly acclaimed CCC75 programme, a limited-edition series created under the guidance of Mike Cooper, son of Cooper Car Company founder John Cooper.

Based on an original 27 November 1964 Mk1 Morris Mini Cooper S, this car was built to demonstrate and validate the CCC75 concept before the limited production run commenced. It subsequently won its class at the Beaulieu National Mini Day in 2022 on its debut appearance and has featured extensively in promotional material for the CCC75 project.

Historical Significance

The CCC75 project was conceived by Mike Cooper as a tribute to the legendary Cooper Car Company, founded in 1947 by John and Charles Cooper. The company revolutionised motorsport with its rear-engined racing cars, winning Formula One World Championships in 1959 and 1960 before transforming the Mini into one of the most successful competition cars of all time.

YSU 940 is the original prototype from which the CCC75 series was developed and represents a direct connection to the Cooper family legacy.

Vehicle Details

• Registration: YSU 940
• VIN: KA2S4/553428
• Built: 27 November 1964
• Model: Mk1 Morris Mini Cooper S
• Right Hand Drive
• CCC75 Prototype / Safety Car
• Finished in Connaught Green with Old English White roof and bonnet stripes
• Built and restored under the expert guidance of renowned Mini specialist Scott Turner
• Developed in collaboration with Mike Cooper and the Cooper Car Company
• Further enhancing its provenance, the car was used on track as a safety car during the Goodwood Revival

Engine & Transmission

The car features the full CCC75 performance specification:

• 1275 GT block offset bored to 1380cc
• Swiftune SW5 camshaft
• Balanced crankshaft, rods and pistons
• 11:1 compression ratio
• Modified 11-stud cylinder head
• Twin SU H4 carburettors with MED stub stacks
• Electronic ignition
• LCB manifold and RC40 exhaust system
• Approximate power output: 95-100 bhp

Transmission:

• Close-ratio four-synchro gearbox
• Helical gear set
• A+ drop gears
• 3.4:1 final drive
• Hardy Spicer outputs

Chassis & Brakes

• Adjustable Hi-Lo suspension system
• Evolution rubber cones
• Adjustable camber and caster settings
• Koni Classic dampers
• Servo-assisted front disc brakes
• Alloy performance brake calipers featuring CCC logos
• Alloy finned rear drums
• Stainless steel brake hoses

Interior

The interior was designed to blend period appearance with exceptional craftsmanship:

• Bespoke grenadine and gold brocade upholstery
• Cooper front recliners and matching rear seat
• Newton Commercial carpets and overmats
• Numbered Moto-Lita CCC75 steering wheel
• Custom instrument binnacle
• 120mph speedometer and rev counter
• Oil pressure and temperature gauges
• One-off aluminium CCC pedals
• Handmade seat belts
• Discreet USB charging point
• Weighted Cooper gear knob

Additional Features

• Faithfully reproduced Cooper "Rose Petal" wheels
• Twin Cooper S fuel tanks
• Bespoke locking Cooper fuel caps
• Cooper-badged headlamps with LED lighting
• CCC75 numbered plaques and identification tags
• Special leather tool kit
• CTEK charging connection
• Unique CCC75 rear window decal

Summary

Opportunities to acquire a vehicle with such close ties to the Cooper family and Mini Cooper history are exceptionally rare. As the original CCC75 prototype and safety car, YSU 940 occupies a unique place within the story of one of Britain's most celebrated performance marques.

Combining concours-level restoration, proven show success, outstanding road manners and genuine historical significance, this is far more than simply a restored Mk1 Cooper S- it is a collector-grade piece of modern Cooper history.

Serious enquiries invited.

Registration: YSU 940
Chassis/VIN: KA2S4/553428 Build Zero
Built: 27 November 1964 Milage: 2,942
Location: Essex, United Kingdom