Description
1970 Morris Mini 1275C – UK Reg car - The Morris Mini 1275C was a model produced by Authi in Spain between October 1968 and September 1970.
This Mini Morris AUTHI 1275-C, from 1970, chassis number MC2789Z of 2, 925 units manufactured, one of the 100-120 units estimated to remain today, and the only one believed to be registered in both Spain and UK.
Authi built Morris Minis have two identification plates attached to the front panel of the vehicle both of which have the chassis number etched thereon; one also identifies the model - the internal Authi reference for the 1275C model of Mini was M/ ADO 50/ 2S. The other plate confirms the
constructor as Authi of Pamplona. Both plates are attached to this vehicle and are original plates.
VERY ORIGINAL MKIII AUTHI: with all the details of the C model: parchment roof (impossible to find, few units retain it), brown floor carpet, beige leather C seats, folding C passenger seat (with anti-tilt stops on doors and seats), black silk-screened electric lighter, ashtrays, rear bag cover, C dashboard and wooden knob, Artes steering wheel, Navarra shield horn, Smiths rev counter, heater (parchment-colored tube), stainless steel moldings, shield with bull on the hood, Kinby yellow fog lights, trunk and hood light, original C tool bag, original jack and tool wrench. Original HS4 carburettor, gearbox with elongated development, front disc brakes, brake booster, hydrolastic suspension, 10 '' sheet metal wheels. HISTORIC VEHICLE, very similar spec to the MKII Mini cooper S.
This car is in its original state, has not been renovated or restored. The only work completed to it are to enable the ongoing machanics of the vehicle. The car has had a full service with oil and filter, new pads and shoes, rear slave cylinders, and pipes to splitter servo, replacement tie bars and rubbers front, new fluid to hydrolastic suspension, new radiator, and replacement dynamo, head gasket replaced, with spake plugs and leads (pic's shown), full gaskets to exhaust and carb, and new bolts to manifold to exhaust clamp and thermostat, gasket, stubs and housing.
The car has a few small holes in the drivers side floor pan, and the battery box has could do with replacing/ repairing, all cills and other panels are in excellent condition as you can see and as you would expect with a car of this age kept in a warm climate. There are also a few other age related dents on the bodywork which could be removed, but have been left to keep the original nature of the car.
A fantastic, unmolested example of a 54 year old classic Mini, which is a joy to drive and would be a great addition to any collection. 1970 Morris Mini 1275C – Spanish Registration No: PM 150951 - Chassis No: MC 02789Z
Following chassis information from Authi Catalogo de Ricambios Mini and Authi Y Los Mini Espanoles.
The Morris Mini 1275C was a model produced by Authi in Spain between October 1968 and September
1970; production figures by year were as follows:
1968 Chassis No MC 00001 > MC 00998
1969 Chassis No MC 00999 > MC 02435
1970 Chassis No MC 02436 > MC 02925
Authi built Morris Minis have two identification plates attached to the front panel of the vehicle both of
which have the chassis number etched thereon; in this case MC 02789Z. One also identifies the model - the
internal Authi reference for the 1275C model of Mini was M/ ADO 50/ 2S. The other plate confirms the
constructor as Authi of Pamplona. Both plates are attached to this vehicle and are original plates.
The Cedula de Identificacion Fiscal (taxpayer identification card) confirms the registration date of this
vehicle as 18 th September 1970.
