2 Classic & Prestige for sale

The Mildren Cooper Climax Type 51, never previously offered for sale but after almost 40 years of ownership, imminent retirement from racing forces it's sale. Type 51 Cooper copy with 4 wheel disc brakes, 4 coil suspension and a two litre short stroke Mark 2 Climax FPF motor make this a very competitive package. The car has important racing history established in the early 1960s and raced at some Australian International events. A similar ex Mildren Cooper was placed fourth at the recent Goodw

This is a very rare opportunity to purchase a genuine historic rally car with real pedigree. This car was purchased new 1975 and immediately turned into a rally car. It competed in the 1975 and the 1976 Southern Cross International Rallies. It was taken off the road and extensively refurbished and strengthened to undertake the gruelling 1977 London to Sydney Singapore Airlines Rally, the longest car rally ever held, covering 30,000 klms. Starting 53rd, the car finished 18th.The car was crewed b