Highlights
- Believed to be an original vehicle
- Presented in fantastic condition for its age
- Just 2 former keepers, with low mileage to suit
- Presents a superb opportunity for collectors
The Appeal
Hardly in need of an introduction, the classic Mini is perhaps one of the most iconic vehicles to ever grace the roads. Even to this day, it’s a car on the list of many an enthusiast and avid collectors across the globe.
The 1275 GT model stands towards the very pinnacle of the Mini’s incredible production run and comes highly renowned as the successor to the Cooper S, and for its spritely performance. Today, well-cared-for examples of these hot hatches are becoming incredibly difficult to obtain, with a great deal having fallen to age, and the rest tucked away in private collections.
Offered today, however, is a superb opportunity to obtain a low mileage, low owner 1275 GT, presented in near original condition inside and out. Although considered a very rare vehicle in any form, this remarkably aged example presents a truly unique chance for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Offered today, however, is a superb opportunity to obtain a low mileage, low owner 1275 GT, presented in near original condition inside and out. Although considered a very rare vehicle in any form, this remarkably aged example presents a truly unique chance for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
As opportunities such as this only increase in rarity as time passes, this is certainly not a vehicle to miss out on.
The History and Paperwork
- Just 2 former keepers
- Seldom used over the years, and offered with a mere 41k on the clock
- Believed to be mostly original
- Incredibly rare, later production model
- Includes the original service passport, Supercover documentation, manual, a previous registration document, and even the original Dunlop Denovo repair kit
The Interior
- Proudly showcases the original interior
- Offered in fantastic condition for its age, with only incredibly minor signs of age beginning to show, particularly with the headlining. The driver’s door handle also shows damage, having become expectedly brittle over the years
- It deserves to be noted that a quick glance underneath the carpets reveals a rather impressive floorpan condition, seemingly more sound than a considerable amount of similarly aged examples
- Overall, the interior is presented in excellent condition for its age and greatly benefits from its low mileage, and few keepers. There are of course minor areas that would benefit from a dash of TLC, but nothing capable of detracting from the impressively preserved state shown
The Exterior
- Believed to show an original exterior, perhaps with the exception of the front wing
- Finished in the seldom-seen silver, which now shows the expected patina and light signs of age
- Fitted with the original wheels, which present themselves well for their age, yet would certainly benefit from refurbishment. Remarkably, the wheels even still boast the original Dunlop Denovo runflat tyres
- Overall, the exterior offers an honest, patinated finish with plenty of character. It presents somewhat of a blank canvas for the next lucky keeper, with plenty of restoration potential
The Mechanics
- 1275cc four-cylinder
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Will require mechanical recommissioning prior to seeing the road again
- Recently fitted with a new starter motor and petrol tank, courtesy of the current keeper. Both original units can be included with the vehicle if desired
Summary
Offered today is an incredibly rare opportunity to obtain not just one of the finer hatchbacks ever produced, but an original, and low mileage example at that. Remarkably, this 1275 GT has covered a mere 41K across just 2 former recorded keepers and is even believed to boast near-complete originality.
As a result, this presents a superb opportunity for enthusiasts looking for their next restoration project, as well as collectors on the search for a prime collection piece.
As a result, this presents a superb opportunity for enthusiasts looking for their next restoration project, as well as collectors on the search for a prime collection piece.
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