Thanks guys for the offers - car is Sydney based, I'm in Tassie!
Might take somebody up on an offer to view, but will also travel up myself once I have received all the info I need and am 99% happy. This might even be as early as tomorrow, or at latest next weekend.
The responses to my original post have been awesome and soooo quick. Once I buy what I want I'll be sure to stick around here - it seems like a nice place to be!

Also this web page may be of use....

http://www.ozcooper.com.au/new_page_3.htm

Handy for looking numbers / dates etc.....

Ken.

Folks - have just received the following info:
Body number YG2S4xxxx
Eng number 9FXEYxxxxx
I think this confirms it to be a MkII, and the numbers are early in the sequence - well, confirmed enough for me anyway I think I have found my new toy!!

Thanks for all the interest and tips - this is a great site.

Peter.

Body and Engine prefix say that it is a genuine MK2 Australian built Cooper S. 1275 engine.

Go to http://www.ozcooper.com.au/new_page_3.htm

Regards,
PM

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ThePM

Sounds like you did get a nice find. Personally I'm more of a MK1 kind of guy, but I knwo the MKII's are highly sort after. being much rarer and all.

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1964 Morris 850, 1330 Supercharged - 81.8hp atws.
1975 Leyland Mini S 1100S powered - Nice and reliable.
1977 Leyland Mini LS - Project LS-T

Good luck Pete !!

Al

Thanks - will be sure to report back after this weekend in Sydney to check it out.

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1969 Mini Cooper S MKII (1330)
1972 Honda 750/4 (his),1976 Honda 400/4 (hers)
1982 Honda CB1100RC (ours)

Peter,
When do youi leave? I still want to reply to your E-mail, probably tonight........

I'll send you my mobile number too, not sure what we are doing this long W/end yet, will let you know!

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Sir Alec! we are not worthy!

Not til Fri am Graham - looking forward to your email.
Peter.

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1969 Mini Cooper S MKII (1330)
1972 Honda 750/4 (his),1976 Honda 400/4 (hers)
1982 Honda CB1100RC (ours)

Hi

What should be looked for on a '69 car. If no plate then look at radiator shroud? What should be looked for, a particular number series? I'm looking at one tomorrow and would like to be armed with enough info to make a correct assessment.

Cheers
Steve

This is all good info, http://www.ozcooper.com.au/new_page_3.htm
plus the build dates :
http://www.ozcooper.com.au/build_dates.htm

But Buyer beware, 69 MkII's are the easiest to fake and the most common! coincidence!

Mk II S 2419 made, only 4500 still out there!!

I bought a 70 because of the plate!

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Sir Alec! we are not worthy!

Steve- there are many people far more qualified than me that will have answers for you, but in my recent search for info to help me find a car, I have learnt that some '69 MkII S's did not have a compliance plate and you find the Body number on the shroud between the inner guard and the radiator. It should begin with YG2S4.....
The engine number should begin with 9FXEY.....
This info was given by very helpful members of this forum, and can also be found here
http://www.ozcooper.com.au/new_page_3.htm
along with lots of other tips to help identify the car.
Good luck!!
Peter.

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1969 Mini Cooper S MKII (1330)
1972 Honda 750/4 (his),1976 Honda 400/4 (hers)
1982 Honda CB1100RC (ours)

Ah Graham - you beat me to it - I was trying to show off my new found knowledge mate!!

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1969 Mini Cooper S MKII (1330)
1972 Honda 750/4 (his),1976 Honda 400/4 (hers)
1982 Honda CB1100RC (ours)

These are the numbers you are looking for!

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Sir Alec! we are not worthy!