Could you help us solve a little mystery?
These photos photos are of A E Prince who raced his Cooper Mk VII from 1957 -61. It is now owned by David Whiteside who wants to know of its early history  from 53-57. Unlike other MK6/7 cars, apart from the Beart cars, the parallel chassis tubes are braced with tubes not perforated strip. Prince was a panel beater and sprayer, so he may have reshaped, lowered, the body. It is easily distinguished by the offset filler and the aluminium deflector screen. Who made the changes? Was someone producing a body update? Let us know if you recognise it!

Brands Hatch 20th April 1958

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Ready for its first race at Brands Hatch 19th May 1957

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