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Cooper Cars
This is a photo of the second car that I had
ever owned. My first car was a Morgan J.A.P.
3 wheeler, which I sold in order to buy the
Cooper ( LUO 500 )

This was the first 2 seater Cooper ever built as far as I know.
It was built with a 500cc. Triumph Twin Motorcycle engine, which was not a success due to excessive engine
vibration . The chassis was made by using two Fiat 500 chassis end to end, and the body was a work of art, all
alloy hand beaten.
The complete body was hinged at the front, you just lifted one clip, which you can see at the extreme centre
rear of the body.Cooper Cars sold it on as they could not cure the engine vibration, or get performance.

When I bought the car the engine had been changed to a tuned Jowett flat twin in an attempt to sort it out. I
also got a spare set of Racing tyres and alloy wheels with it. The engine was behind the driver and due to the
whole body lifting accessibility was great! The Chassis had been lengthened to accommodate this engine, but
the main problem was that would not perform.

I did not keep it long, and regretted selling my Morgan to get it. I understand it has now been restored to it's former glory, back to a Triumph engine and the chassis and body back to the proper size!
If the current owner ever see's this , get in touch, and I can give you the history of the car prior to me buying it.

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