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- 1979 Mini Clubman 1275 GT Homage
1979 Mini Clubman 1275 GT Homage
Lot Number: 273
1979 Mini Clubman 1275 GT Homage
Very well presented Mini Clubman 1275 GT 'homage' featuring an MG Metro 1275 engine, MG 4-speed gearbox and a 3.4 diff. In our vendor's words 'A proper little B-Road blaster'.
- Sold for: £9,125
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 22nd – Sunday 23rd at 12:00:00 GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
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RHD -
REG NUMBER
AAN 491T -
ODOMETER READING
63757 Miles
SUMMARY
Very well presented Mini Clubman 1275 GT 'homage' featuring an MG Metro 1275 engine, MG 4-speed gearbox and a 3.4 diff. In our vendor's words 'A proper little B-Road blaster'.
DESCRIPTION
- Started life as a UK-supplied, Austin Morris Mini Clubman 1,098cc first registered on 27/04/1979
- Now impressively restored and beautifully presented as an 'homage' to the Mini Clubman 1275 GT
- MG Metro 1275 engine completely rebuilt with new pistons, bearings etc. Topped off with a big-valve head, SU44 HIFF carburettor, 3-branch manifold and sports exhaust
- MG 4-speed gearbox with a 3.4 diff as standard
- All new brakes including Cooper S disc kit. New subframe with Hi-Lo adjustable suspension with new rubber donuts. New shock absorbers
- The bodyshell was taken back to bare metal, fitted with a new one-piece floor, sills, 'A' panels, and wings
- New door and window rubbers and shell refinished with epoxy primer and 2K Black
- Black interior with GT dash, new headlining and carpet. Pioneer stereo. Alloy and leather steering wheel
- New John Brown 6x10 alloy wheels and brand new Yokohama A008 classic tyres
- Complete with a photographic record of the build and a fresh (voluntary) MOT. Tax exempt
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 273
- Make
- AUSTIN MORRIS
- Model
- MINI CLUBMAN
- Registration Number
- AAN 491T
- Chassis Number
- XC2S2609682A
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Black
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
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SCORE:
128 / 135
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Remarks
Mini Clubman 1275GT Homage. This is a proper little B Road blaster with a MG Metro 1275 engine & MG 4 speed gearbox with 3.4 diff as standard. It s no motorway mile muncher but great fun. Complete nut & bolt photographic rebuild. Body shell has new one piece floor, sills, A panels, wings and bare metal repaint with epoxy primer & 2k black. New door and window rubbers.
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Black interior with GT dash, new headlining & carpet. Alloy & leather steering wheel.
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Engine has been completely rebuilt with new pistons, bearings etc. Topped off with a big valve head SU44 HIFF carburettor, 3 branch manifold and sport exhaust.
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All new brakes including Cooper S disc kit. New subframe with Hi Lo adjustable suspension with new rubber donuts. New shock absorbers. New John Brown alloys 6x10 wheels and brand new Yokohama A008 classic tyres.
Electrics
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Pioneer stereo.
Vehicle History
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New voluntary MOT. Tax exempt
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
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