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1961 Cooper Type 53

VIN: F1561Modified

$85,793

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Seller details

  • Auction

    Christie's

  • Location

    London, UK

  • Event date

    Mar 26, 2001

  • Lot

    35

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    F1561

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  • Body style

    Grand Prix

  • Interior Color

    Black

  • Exterior Color

    BRGreen

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Tasman series with 2.7 liter engine. Owned and raced with success by Bib Stilwell in the Antipodes. Crashed heavily by Don OSullivan in 64, discovered by present owner in 82 and restored to modern vintage racing condition. Claimed to have many original components including frame, instruments and body undertrays. Colotti 5 speed, 3 plate clutch, removable roll cage. FIA papers applied for.

Market commentary

This car was bid to essentially the same price at Christies Pebble Beach sale last August, 1 3 below Christies low estimate. There seems to be a message here. Is anyone listening

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