19th Jun, 2019 13:00
Imperial War Museum Duxford
1978 Leyland Mini 1275 GT
Estimated at £16,000 - £20,000
Lot details
Registration No: XUK 7T
Chassis No: XE2D2546473A
Mot Expiry: Jan 2020
- Subject to a 12-month total restoration including bare metal repaint
- Recorded and credible 34000 miles
- Original interior
- Mot January 2020
- Matching numbers with Heritage Certificate
This delightful, matching numbers home market 1275GT has had just four former keepers, the most recent of whom retained the Mini for 37 years. It last took to the road in 1996, hence the notably low recorded mileage of 34,423. As offered, it is in virtually as new condition following a painstaking 12 month comprehensive restoration by the vendor. With originality as the motivator, he retained as many of the original components as possible. The shell was stripped back to bare metal and any repairs undertaken using new Heritage panels as required. The underside was primed and stone-chipped before being finished in the same shade of vibrant Vermillion Red as the rest of the body. The engine and transmission were treated to new oil seals and a recommission service. The well-preserved original interior was retained, complete with correct Brown 'Deckchair' fabric, three gauge facia and leather-bound 'boomerang' steering wheel. Some lucky person can now benefit from the vendor's hard work, as he's selling 'XUK 7T' complete with Heritage Certificate and an MOT valid into January of next year. A rare opportunity.
The 'blunt-nosed' Mini Clubman and 1275 GT were introduced alongside the original 'round-nosed' models in 1969. The revised snout was the work of former Ford stylist Roy Haynes. The Clubman was intended to replace the upmarket Riley Elf and Wolseley Hornet, while the initial role of the 1275 GT was to take the place of the long running 998cc Cooper though, following the demise of the Cooper S in 1971, it ultimately became the only sporting Mini to be offered for the rest of that decade. The model was better equipped than its round-nosed siblings and offered better crash protection. The performance was also quite lively for the time, with a 0-60mph time of 12.9 seconds and strong mid-range torque ensuring good in-gear acceleration.
Registration No: XUK 7T
Chassis No: XE2D2546473A
Mot Expiry: Jan 2020
- Subject to a 12-month total restoration including bare metal repaint
- Recorded and credible 34000 miles
- Original interior
- Mot January 2020
- Matching numbers with Heritage Certificate
This delightful, matching numbers home market 1275GT has had just four former keepers, the most recent of whom retained the Mini for 37 years. It last took to the road in 1996, hence the notably low recorded mileage of 34,423. As offered, it is in virtually as new condition following a painstaking 12 month comprehensive restoration by the vendor. With originality as the motivator, he retained as many of the original components as possible. The shell was stripped back to bare metal and any repairs undertaken using new Heritage panels as required. The underside was primed and stone-chipped before being finished in the same shade of vibrant Vermillion Red as the rest of the body. The engine and transmission were treated to new oil seals and a recommission service. The well-preserved original interior was retained, complete with correct Brown 'Deckchair' fabric, three gauge facia and leather-bound 'boomerang' steering wheel. Some lucky person can now benefit from the vendor's hard work, as he's selling 'XUK 7T' complete with Heritage Certificate and an MOT valid into January of next year. A rare opportunity.
The 'blunt-nosed' Mini Clubman and 1275 GT were introduced alongside the original 'round-nosed' models in 1969. The revised snout was the work of former Ford stylist Roy Haynes. The Clubman was intended to replace the upmarket Riley Elf and Wolseley Hornet, while the initial role of the 1275 GT was to take the place of the long running 998cc Cooper though, following the demise of the Cooper S in 1971, it ultimately became the only sporting Mini to be offered for the rest of that decade. The model was better equipped than its round-nosed siblings and offered better crash protection. The performance was also quite lively for the time, with a 0-60mph time of 12.9 seconds and strong mid-range torque ensuring good in-gear acceleration.
Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 19th Jun, 2019
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