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1982 Mini 1275E Convertible
Lot Number: 20021
1982 Mini 1275E Convertible
An incredibly rare Leyland-approved convertible Mini, in stunning condition.
GUIDE PRICE: £8,000 - £10,000
- Sold for: £9,113
including buyers fee of 6%
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TIMED AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Thursday 27th June, 2024 at 7.00pm GMT
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REG NUMBER
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ODOMETER READING
32489 KM
SUMMARY
An incredibly rare Leyland-approved convertible Mini, in stunning condition.
DESCRIPTION
Background:
Alec Issigonis’s masterpiece needs no introduction, as it is among the most recognisable cars in history, but for many years, no convertible option was offered.
Leyland South Africa felt the need to answer a demand in its market for a soft top Mini and enlisted local firm, Carvalette, leaders in the sunroof and convertible top market in South Africa at the time, to carry out the conversions. These were not aftermarket jobs but official Leyland factory-approved conversions on new and unregistered models, sold through the main dealer network.
The finest draughtsmen and engineers from around the world experienced in this type of work were recruited. This model was only sold through the top selected Leyland Mini dealerships in South Africa. It was the highest priced Mini ever sold in that market, priced 35% higher than the standard Mini Clubman 1275E that this car is based on.
The roof and all pillars except the windscreen pillars were professionally removed and replaced with a foldaway canvas top with perspex rear and side windows. The front door top windows were kept and some box channelling was welded in between the floorpan and the side panel to strengthen the body. A roll bar was fitted where the door pillars had been, just behind the front seats, enhancing body strength and safety with an extra support from the middle of the roll bar to the centre of the windscreen surround.
On the earlier cars such as this one, the spare wheel was mounted on the left hand side of the boot with a vinyl cover. The right side of the boot had a box section for mounting the number plate and balance.
It came with pile carpets, wooden dashboard, trim and panelling, check cloth seating, wheel arch extensions, side stripes and Mistral 6-spoke alloy wheels. Mechanically the car runs the factory 1,275cc engine and is equipped with a single 1.5" SU carb.
The car:
The example for sale here was previously in the Graaf Reinet Museum in the Eastern Cape from where it was purchased and has an odometer reading of just 33,000km (20,000 miles) which is believed to be genuine but is not documented.
It is not known exactly how many of these cars were ever manufactured over the two year period they were sold, from 1982 to 1984, but estimates suggest only between 40 and 50, of which it is believed only single figure numbers remain.
This rare survivor of an extremely limited-production model is UK registered, serviced and ready to go.
Summary:
An incredibly rare opportunity to purchase a car that is difficult to find even in its home market and very sought after as a collector's piece. Surely unique in the UK.
Seller: Trade
Photos: Professional
Location: Devon
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 20021
- Make
- AUSTIN
- Model
- MINI
- Registration Number
- HWV 383X
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 5020311U
- Engine Number
- 12HFH621U
- Transmission
- Manual
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Justin Dawkins
- Car Specialist
- 07718 140398
- justin@iconicauctioneers.com
Collection to be arranged between buyer and seller within 7 days of the auction.
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