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- The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2025
- 1979 Mini Pick-Up GTD40 (V8)
1979 Mini Pick-Up GTD40 (V8)
Lot Number: 175
1979 Mini Pick-Up GTD40 (V8)
With a bespoke GTD40 ladder frame, 250bhp Ford 'small-block' V8, 5-speed gearbox, rose-joints and coil-overs, topped by most of a Mini Countryman, this unique V8 Pick-Up is really rather special.
- ESTIMATE: £30,000 - £35,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 22nd March, 2025 at 12.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Red -
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RHD -
REG NUMBER
XVB 816V -
ODOMETER READING
5969 Miles
SUMMARY
With a bespoke GTD40 ladder frame, 250bhp Ford 'small-block' V8, 5-speed gearbox, rose-joints and coil-overs, topped by most of a Mini Countryman, this unique V8 Pick-Up is really rather special.
DESCRIPTION
- GT Developments were the best known and most respected builders of GT40 Replicas in the UK in the late 1990s and had the necessary facilities and talented engineers to make an excellent job of it
- In 1994, to demonstrate their variety of skills, this remarkable 'Mini' was built for the company's owner, Ray Christopher and was extensively magazine (and latterly) internet-featured
- The bespoke ladder frame chassis from their GT40 replica was modified to accept the bodywork from a Mini Estate (Countryman) with the rear half of the roof and floor removed and now looking similar to a Mini Pick-up
- The Ford small-block 5-litre V8 and 5-speed gearbox sit where the flat bed would have been, sending around 300bhp to the rear wheels which nestle under enormous aluminium and fibreglass arches
- Suspension is by adjustable rose joints with coil-overs and the brakes feature aluminium hubs and vented discs
- Finished in Bright Red over a competition-style interior with a roll cage, black leather bucket seats with Luke harnesses, alloy dashboard and a fire extinguisher
- Recent recommissioning included a gearbox rebuild, new pedal box, new carbs, rear callipers and more totalling c.£15,000
- Truly a one-off. If you are the 'shy and retiring' type, this may not be for you
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 175
- Make
- GTD
- Model
- MINI PICK UP
- Registration Number
- XVB 816V
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- XKV1632185A
- Engine Number
- N942430XZ
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Red
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Stacey Williams
- Car Specialist
- 07472 250306
- stacey@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Stacey.
CONTACTSEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
SCORE:
87 / 135
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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
Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 24th March. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.
If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on 24th February, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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