Yes the Whole mk 1.5 is a Joke. Transitional changes do not make it any different to what is stamped on the car. What the body is stamped is what it is.

I don't know Cooper S but...

Look at GT's. You compare a 71 model to a late 72, 1/73 model. You could say there completely different cars. but they are all just a clubman GT.

Some Transitions include:
* centre ignition - column ignition
* externally regulated Alternator - internally regulated
* white needled clocks - orange needled clocks
* low back basketweave - headrest basketweave - headrest non basketweave
* 9f block - 1200 block - solid sided block
* PCV valve - feed back into carbs via Y piece - feed back into carbs via 4 piece
* small interior mirror - break-off safety larger mirror
* no holed inner guards - holed inner guards

These are all just clubman GT's no mk1.1, mk1.2, mk1.3..... etc. All stamped YG2S8 so all just clubman GT

Same is with cooper S. Either stamped YKG2S1 or YG2S4. Despite whether they are late mk1 or an early mk2 using a number of mk1 bits. Never any mention of a mk1.5...... Only early/late Mk 1 or early/late mk2

My opinion

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Very well said

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1970 Mk 2 Cooper S

Ausmini rule No. 20 - Effective immediately. There will be no mention whatsoever of the Mk 1.5 Cooper.
This shall be policed vigorously by the various members of the forum.

I could have the spell checker change it automatically...?

I like the term 1.5. Its easier than saying early to late 1969 Mark 2.

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

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Whilst not wanting to prolong this thread any more than necessary, I have always understood the term was used to describe early MK II Cooper S's (YG2S4) that had some Mark 1 parts, specifically 3 speed gearbox, metal heater, and maybe generator (?). I didn't think it applied to the Mark 1 Cooper S (YKG2S2) no matter what parts it had.

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ex-NSW Police 1970 MK II Cooper S
VMCI #43

I always thought the single wire on the fuel hose clamps were correct, like those on that car...

but I'm curious about the push-button starter solenoid on there, does anyone else have one like that?

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They are talking about the Rad hose clamps not the fuel clamps.

The solenoid is another item that changed. Mine has the round push button one fitted but I dont think its right, Mine is late 68 and it should have this one I believe. I've seen lots of cars with both types fitted.

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68 Morris Cooper S Mk1 (*ex 78 1275 LS 4th last built, 70 Morris 1500 OHC & 70 MiniMatic)

Mine has this type but it has a push button. I should check the date on it.

Yes. I've seen original ones with a push button.

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68 Morris Cooper S Mk1 (*ex 78 1275 LS 4th last built, 70 Morris 1500 OHC & 70 MiniMatic)

I am Reasonably sure that the Round bodied solenoid was changed to the square type
around the middle of 1967, However the first squared bodied solenoids still allowed You
to press the button, which had a rubber cover over it. some time later the button was
covered in solid plastic so You could no longer press the button in
I hope this is of some help

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My unmolested Cooper S is October 1967 delivery date and it has the round bodied solenoid. It also has the master cylinder extensions just as in the brochure. I don't know if they were fitted by the first owner though who I bought the car off in 1985. I have always wondered if they were original. I am curious too as to what type of spark plug caps are fitted in the brochure photo?

Yes, I recently saw a very original car with the square solenoid but still with the button. Never realised they had a button.

I believe the square type were also usually mounted with the terminals to the top.

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68 Morris Cooper S Mk1 (*ex 78 1275 LS 4th last built, 70 Morris 1500 OHC & 70 MiniMatic)

Yes the different plug caps are another interesting one.

Brett can you see what design those ones are in the brochure??

How's your memory Mr Smidt

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68 Morris Cooper S Mk1 (*ex 78 1275 LS 4th last built, 70 Morris 1500 OHC & 70 MiniMatic)

They look like a champion one, but without the white writing... but say Champion.. But not enough detail to say for sure

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Is your car any where near mine? 3906?

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