Here's some interesting information about John Cooper for everyone's enjoyment.

https://www.bmwblog.com/2019/02/03/v...phew-and-mini/

 

Cool!

 

Good stuff!

Thanks for sharing.

A nice read and an interesting video.

I especially liked the vintage rear window decal seen on the car in the viddie,
this style:


The modern version isn't bad and I've considered getting one:



But the only place I've found them is on ebay and they sell for a good sum including a high Royal Mail charge.

The newest version is available directly from COOPER CAR CO:

https://www.coopercarcompany.com/joh...w-sticker.html

But it has the website addy instead of the brick 'n mortar address, and also I'm not very fond of the sans serif font used as it looks just too plain or something.


Maybe one day I'll stumble into a treasure trove similar to this lot which sold for around $60 in Nov. of 2014!