Cooper Vs Innocenti

[Katie MiniLess]

What is the difference between a Mini Cooper and a mini Innocenti?
have seen one today for sale (Got the bug again after over 30 years)
is 750euros a good deal?
it looks ok and my partner says its ok underneath
He sys it is the sme as a cooper back home (UK) but im not convinced. if anyone could let me know
thanks
KT

[Katie MiniLess]

Sorry, 750 euros is about £500 sterling

[Deano]

Cricky youve been busy today been looking at mini`s in spain then over to sunny uk then back in the morning if id have known would have asked you to bring that innocenti cooper over for me they are well worth £500 quid they are usually made in itally left hookers and have a few quirky difference`s wipers grill seats ect but a tidy one is worth alot:)
The most noticeable external features of the Export in standard form are a black plastic grille (as later used on ERA turbo’s), indicator side repeaters on the front wings, ‘EXPORT’ badges at the lower end of the ‘A’ panels, quarterlight front windows (non-opening on German market cars), reversing lights and the boot lid with a continental square number plate recess illuminated from above by a chromed plastic lamp.

Engines for the Export were based on the ‘closed’ block Austin 1300GT variety, but with a Morris sticker on the rocker cover. Initially the prefix for these was 12H635X, then it was changed to 12H719X in July 1973 when the modern pot joints were introduced on the drive shaft outputs.

The most noticeable feature of the interior is the six dial full width dashboard, being the most innovative of any Cooper variant ever built; it was the first to have a rev counter as standard equipment. Upholstery came in two colours either black or beige with cloth inserts on all seats, which until recently were irreplaceable, they are now being reproduced by ‘Newton Commercial’.

In addition to the Innocenti built cars, the register also caters for the ‘Authi’ Cooper built in Pamplona, Spain between 1973 and 1975. During this time 5,000 cars are believed to have been built. Today the Authi is probably the rarest Cooper to be found.
Cheers Deano

[@lex]

hi there

have a look @ the innocenti mini cooper register, it may be helpfull.

cheers

[Club TCM]

Deano, reason i know so much about Katie Miniless is for one reason and one reason only, Its my mum!
didnt you get the connection? id been over for a week and then you get a new member from Spain! coincidence?

[Deano]

Yes i got the conection straight away but got confused when kt asked to send a membership form to someone she thinks was called john in molde but the membership elf has sent a form out should be there by now i hope

[TONYELF]

Yeh. membership form is flying on its way as we speak.Senorita will have to collect her Polo shirt in person,can't afford postage at todays rates.