1961 Cooper T56 Mark II

VIN: FJ262Modified

$198,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Monterey, CA, US

  • Event date

    Aug 17 - Aug 18, 2012

  • Lot

    136

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    FJ262

  • Body style

    Formula Jr

  • Interior Color

    Black Vinyl

  • Exterior Color

    British Racing Green; White Stripes

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

1,098cc BMC engine, dual SU carbs, roll hoop, Cooper three spoke steering wheel. First campaigned by Ken Tyrells team and tied for the 1961 Formula Junior European Championship driven by Tony Maggs, then sold to Steve McQueen who used it to win several races before movie executives forced him out of the drivers seat. Excellent paint, bodywork and mechanicals. Small nick on top of roll hoop. McQueens name announced in large vinyl lettering across the top of the bodywork. A fine, drum braked historic racer. No Reserve.

Market commentary

Though not nearly as remarkable as the 911 that appeared in the movie Le Mans and reached a seven figure sales price, this Coopers association with Steve McQueen resulted in a more than two fold increase in price over a normal T 56 FJ. A nice car, this, but very expensive with or without McQueen.

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