Highlights

• Genuine GT Clubman
• Restored by avid Mini enthusiast
• Finished in desirable blue and gold specification

The Appeal

A genuine Morris GT Clubman, this 1973 model has been restored for daily use by an avid Mini enthusiast and presents incredibly well. In a glorious blue over gold specification, this is a car that lends itself perfectly to continued regular use as a quirky daily driver or to a more refined preservation as a weekend car or as part of a private collection.

The History and Paperwork

• First registered 09/10/1973
• Genuine Morris 1275 GT as denoted by the accompanying registration document
• Acquired by an avid Mini enthusiast who has typically restored 2-3 Minis per year for the last decade
• This car was then restored by them to be used as a daily driver which it was for some time
• Both tax and MOT exempt due to the vehicle’s historic status
• Despite its exemption the Mini has been tested and is accompanied by both current and previous MOT certificates with the current MOT valid  with no advisories until January 2024
• Dry stored under current ownership

The Interior

• Nicely presented Clubman interior, in largely original form
• Exhibited with a gentle patina in places as this has been a daily driven car
• Blue leather seating front and rear in good form, with just some small blemishes, predominantly to the driver and front passenger seats
• 3 spoke Clubman steering wheel with Clubman branded centre
• Neat and simple black door panels with good quality door furniture and trim
• Well fitting contrasting light coloured headliner, exhibiting some staining but presentable nonetheless
• Central mounted switchgear is in good clean shape and understood to be working
• Pop out rear windows
• Plush black carpeting throughout
• Clean and simple carpeted rear boot area with removable panel to expose the spare wheel and battery
• This is a great example of a good honest original clubman interior, with a general patina from regular, yet careful use

The Exterior

• Iconic classic Clubman styling
• Finished in highly desirable metallic blue and gold spec
• Paintwork is of a great standard, the dark blue has something of a mile deep quality to it
• Gold 1275 GT side graphics are a wonderful addition to the car’s aesthetics
• Excellent chrome trim used throughout, including the front and rear bumpers and square side mirrors
• Iconic 1275 front grille and headlight setup, immediately distinguishable from a standard Mini
• As we understand the car was re-shelled circa 1985 and changed from yellow to blue
• Well presented with a subtle level of patina in places that one would expected from a daily used vehicle
• Glass work is all of a good high standard
• Panel gaps appear consistent and straight throughout
• Eight spoke 13” alloy wheels sit at all four corners, in good condition with contrasting black centres
• A spare steel wheel resides in the boot of the car

The Mechanics

• Genuine factory Clubman with 1275cc engine nestled under the bonnet
• In great overall mechanical order
• As we understand this example has been lightly tuned by the previous owner during the aforementioned rebuild process
• With more punch than a standard Mini of the era, this is seen as the one to go for if you are intent on more regular use
• Underside appears clean and solid with any areas of corrosion found during the rebuild reported to have been rectified at the time
• Backed by a wealth of enthusiast and parts support
• New sub frame understood to have been fitted along with one outer sill panel
• Fires into life comfortably and provides the excellent driving experience one can only get from a classic Mini

Summary