MINI Cooper Cooper S Mk I

1963 to 1967 · Sedan · 25,000 built

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Shifty Estimate

$38,000

Low confidence · $29K to $48K

Sold median: Too few sales to call
Original MSRP: $2,000Up 1800% since new

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1963 MINI Cooper Cooper S Mk I, sold Aug 2026

Sold$38,000 · Bring a Trailer · Aug 2026

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Every recorded 1963 MINI Cooper Cooper S Mk I sale, by date and price

Aug 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$38,000 · 39,000 mi · Green

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Specifications

Engine: Naturally Aspirated Inline-4, 1.3L
Power: 76 hp
Torque: 79 lb-ft
0 to 60: 10.5 s
Top speed: 97 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Curb weight: 1,350 lb
Production: 25,000 built
Original MSRP: $2,000
Designer: Alec Issigonis

Common questions

How much does a MINI Cooper Cooper S Mk I cost?

A 1963 MINI Cooper Cooper S Mk I cost $2,000 new. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $38,000. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $28,500 to $47,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1963 MINI Cooper Cooper S Mk I worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $38,000. We rate confidence low: 1 public sale in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.

Is a MINI Cooper Cooper S Mk I a good investment?

It has appreciated 1800% against its $2,000 list price. Only 25,000 were built.

What has a MINI Cooper Cooper S Mk I sold for at auction?

The most recent public sale we have on file:

$38,000Aug 12, 2026Green · 39,000 mi

About the 1963 MINI Cooper Cooper S Mk I

The original Cooper S represents the purest expression of Alec Issigonis's revolutionary Mini concept. Built from 1963-1967, this 1275cc giant-killer proved that displacement isn't everything, dominating rally stages and race tracks with its nimble handling and surprising grunt. The 76hp A-series engine, tuned by John Cooper, delivered genuine performance in a package that weighed just 1,380 pounds. With only 25,000 examples produced at Longbridge, the Mk I Cooper S remains the most coveted of all classic Minis. Its Monte Carlo Rally victories in 1964, 1965, and 1967 cemented its legend, while the distinctive bonnet stripes and flared wheel arches announced its sporting intentions. Today, genuine Mk I Cooper S models command serious money, with concours examples reaching six figures. The combination of motorsport pedigree, cultural significance, and Issigonis's timeless design makes this the ultimate collector Mini.