1964 Works Mini Cooper S mgb They were called Cream Crackers

They were called Cream Crackers because the MG Car Company had the bodies painted in cream and the wings in brown

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racing numbers and a fire extinguisher inside

extended wheel arches and distinctive graphics and upholstery

This required major modifications to the engine bay and the front suspension was modified to incorporate torsion bars rather than the MGB’s coil springs

1964 Works Mini Cooper S mgb They were called Cream CrackersThe Mini was arguably the most influential British car of the 20th century and this was due in no small part to the Cooper S variant and its success in international rallies. The Cooper S won the Monte Carlo rally in 1964 with Paddy Hopkirk at the wheel, and the car repeated the feat in 1965. This illustration mimic the 1964 winning car and includes various details such as a roof mounted spotlight, sump guard, and the rally instruments on the dash. An