1970 Mini 1275 GT
Lot Number: 183
1970 Mini 1275 GT
Another astonishing garage find, a Mini 1275 GT with just one former keeper, offered at No Reserve.
- Sold for: £6,188
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 24th March, 2024 at 12.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Glacier White -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
MBF 786J -
ODOMETER READING
55000 Miles
SUMMARY
Another astonishing garage find, a Mini 1275 GT with just one former keeper, offered at No Reserve.
DESCRIPTION
- In order to prepare the Mini for the 1970s, it was restyled with a boxier front end featuring a full-width grille, larger headlights and a revised front bumper. The new model was offered in two trim levels - the Mini Clubman and the Mini 1275 GT
- The new GT featured a 1,275cc four-cylinder A-Series, four-synchro, close-ratio, 4-speed gearbox, a tachometer, and 10" Rostyle alloy wheels fitted over 7.5" Cooper 'S' disc brakes
- Our vendor acquired the car last year from a local family having assisted in waking it up from its 40-year slumber after, we understand, the clutch failed
- The engine does turn and has been started briefly and the electrics appear to work with the exception of one bulb
- With other examples of the 1275GT achieving great results recently, our vendor has wisely chosen to offer the car at No Reserve to encourage a wide audience
- As with any project of this nature, we encourage interested parties to view the car at our sale to establish the amount of work required to return it to the road
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 183
- Make
- MINI
- Model
- 1275GT
- Registration Number
- MBF 786J
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- XAD2153715A
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Glacier White
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Gary Dunne
- Car Specialist
- 07740 946796
- gary@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Gary.
CONTACTSCORE:
51 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
The exterior of the 1275GT is in remarkable original condition for a mini but sadly the A panel has rotted away which was the cause of the Mini being parked up in dry storage and forgotten about
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
The interior is also in very good original Condition apart from the rip on the drivers seat.
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
The Car still maintains its original Engine which has been turned over and started up for only a few seconds.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
Unsure on condition since the clutch was seized but still maintains the original Gearbox
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
All totally original but needs servicing
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
The Electrics are again all original and working apart from one light.
Vehicle History
Remarks
The car was found by me last year in a small village where the GT was hidden away in a small garage belonging to the first and only owner before me, it parked up in the 70s due to the A panel rusting away and after that it has never been touched. I was able to rescue it. Sadly the owner had lost the paperwork but I have got the logbook in my name.
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Due to venue restrictions, all vehicles must be collected on Monday 25th March between 9am and 2pm.
Any vehicles not collected by this time will be transported to a secure storage facility in Northampton by our transport partner EM Rogers, the charges for which are £175 plus VAT for removal and £10 plus VAT per day for storage. We will make contact on Sunday to confirm how you will be removing your vehicle(s). If we do not hear back by 9am on Monday morning, we will arrange collection with EM Rogers on your behalf.
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