Catalogue information

LastDodo number
1524247
Area
Model cars
Title
Mini Cooper 'Union Jack'
Manufacturer
Collection
Number
VA02510
Car brand
Model
Variant
Type
Scale
Production year of the model car
2002
Number produced
10000
First year of production original car
1961
Country of origin of the model
China
Barcode / EAN / UPC
Dimensions
Details
The Cooper Car Company Ltd, owned by John Cooper, was formed in 1947. In 1961, after official collaboration with the BMC, the first Mini Cooper was announced. This sporting version, recognised by its 11 horizontal grille bars, had a twin-carburettor engine giving 55bhp and a top speed of 85mph. Later Cooper ‘S’ variants featured the famous 1275cc, 75bhp engine which had a top speed of 100mph. By the time Cooper’s agreement with BMC lapsed, in August 1971, 145.493 Cooper Minis had been built, the last in July 1971. Produced for Past Times Limited with certificate.