Gildred Racing Super Cooper Type S - pictures

In great weather and on perfectly smooth roads the Works GP could be great, but it struggles where our favourite hatches shine brightest

Gildred Racing’s Super Cooper Type S throws 500whp to the rear, thanks to a Honda-derived V6

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Limited to just 60 examples, the high-performance Oselli Edition packs 40 per cent more power but comes with a hefty price tag