SA's biggest classic and specialist automobile shipping company FreightFactory.co.za have offered a £2,000 fixed shipping quote for this car to most major ports in Europe. Any further charges such as port clearance and duties in the destination country would be the responsibility of the buyer. Please reach out to them directly if you have any questions.
Highlights
- Rare and desirable South African ‘GTS’ model
- Comprehensively restored to a very high standard
- Exceedingly rare 10” Campagnola alloy wheels with new tyres fitted
- Engine rebuilt, gearbox overhauled, new clutch and new brakes
The Appeal
In most markets including the UK, the ‘1275 GT’ was the ultimate Mini - but South Africa got one even more powerful - the lesser-known ‘1275 GTS’. Produced at Cape Town’s Blackheath plant, it was based on the Clubman shell and boasted an uprated engine with high-compression pistons, double valve springs and an increased compression ratio which afforded it a very respectable 74 bhp.
Here we have one of the rare survivors - a 1974 Leyland Mini 1275 GTS which has been restored to a very high standard both mechanically and cosmetically.
Mini collectors the world over will likely want to get their hands on this car as it’s seldom they reach the open market. If you’re reading this from the UK, we needn’t tell you what a fantastic car this would be to import - it’s even right-hand drive of course!
The History and Paperwork
- Built exclusively for the South African market
- 44,783 km indicated
- Subject to an extensive recent restoration
The Condition
- We’re informed that this is the original colour
- Re-sprayed to a very good standard and period-correct black vinyl stripes applied
- Superb original Clubman bodywork - benefitting from South Africa’s dry climate
- The brightwork presents very well indeed, as does the badging and wheel arch extensions
- Original and practically unmarked seats
- New carpets and headlining fitted
- Extremely rare with 10” wheels - (which became 12” on later models)
- Highly sought-after Campagnola alloy rims
- Spotlights sourced from Mini Sport during the restoration
- We’re informed that all the cabin electrics work correctly
The Mechanics
- 1,275 cc A Series l4
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Immaculate engine compartment
- New tyres fitted
- New clutch and brakes
- Fully rebuilt engine
- Gearbox overhauled
- The vendor informs us that it starts easily, runs very well and is a joy to drive with ample performance available
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