More has come to light on the Bruce McLaren Cooper - as Bruce himself was at Cooper Works at the time, racing in Grand Prix and helped prepare the Mini which was modified - a 998 cc Motor taken out to 1098 cc and a few other mods besides.Originally Posted by Roger Dowding
The first appearance of the Mini - Cooper - driven by Bruce McLaren
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" Well there is Buster Young, Colin Beanland ,Wally ,Harry Pierce, Pat "
Wally would be Wally Wilmott and Pat Patricia McLaren,
The cars was quick and is seen leading Athol McBeath 3.8 Jaguar and Ernie Sprague Mk 3 Zephyr at Pukekohe in the Shell Book of New Zealand Motor Racing 1963 Edition. Photo by Euan Sarginson.
Another photo - in monochrome.
On track and leading the Jaguar and the Zephyr.
Motorman article about the Cooper. Jack Inwood photo and a Number Plate on it.
Tells a bit about the modifications and Bruce's involvement.
Thanks to Chris Burles for the images. Photographers not stated
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