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John Cooper

British · Builder · 1923–2000

Constructor and tuner who helped transform the Mini into a giant-killing performance icon.

Cooper’s name captures the cheerful, mischievous side of British performance: ordinary cars made sharper, lighter and more competitive.

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Cooper’s name captures the cheerful, mischievous side of British performance: ordinary cars made sharper, lighter and more competitive.

Notable cars and links

Mini CooperCooper Formula cars

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