John Cooper

In the clippings (7)

20 Jan 1960Birthday present set Coopers on road to fameHistory of the Cooper car company: Charles Cooper built a tiny racing car for his son John's eighth birthday, later…14 Oct 1960Famous amateur driver will compete at WigramTony Brooks, runner-up to Jack Brabham in the 1959 world championship and a London dentist, was confirmed for the…26 Nov 1960John Cooper with Jack BrabhamCaption: John Cooper, the driving force behind the world's most successful racing car, with his No.10 Dec 1960Record gate expectedThe Christchurch Motor Racing Club planned for a record crowd at the January 21, 1961 Lady Wigram Trophy,…17 Jan 1961Last chance to see 2.5-litre Grand Prix cars: Cooper and Lotus describedFeature saying the 1961 Lady Wigram Trophy would be the last chance for New Zealanders to see factory and private…18 Jan 1961Programme of eventsTimetable for the seventh Lady Wigram International Trophy meeting on Saturday, held on the 2.1-mile airfield circuit.18 Jan 1961McLarenProfile of Bruce McLaren, 23, runner-up for the world championship in only his second Formula One season and the…

From the reports

• Cooper cars won 14 of 16 events they entered in 1948. (20 Jan 1960)
• Coopers won the world constructors' championship in 1959 with the 2.5-litre Cooper-Climax and took Jack Brabham to his world title. (20 Jan 1960)
• Cooper's rear-engined Cooper-Climax won the 1959 and 1960 world titles with Brabham. (17 Jan 1961)
• McLaren learned racing in an Austin Seven Special and an Austin Healey before joining the Cooper works team. (18 Jan 1961)

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