1980 Austin Mini 1275GT
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Highlights
- Genuine low mileage of 46,909 miles
- Full restoration including an engine rebuild in 2016
- Barely used but carefully stored since work completed
- Only 2 former registered keepers
- One of the very last 1275GTs built
- Beautifully presented car in very good condition
The Appeal
What a treat this 1275GT is. The first thing that catches your eye is the stand-out yellow paintwork. Then there’s the condition: inside and out this car wears its high end restoration very well thanks to barely being used since completion. Next spot the mileage and you discover it’s been driven less than 47,000 miles from new.
Those qualities are very compelling. But it is when you delve into its history that this car’s appeal really ramps up. It was one of the last 1275GTs built - registered in June, two months before production ended - and has had just two keepers. It remained with its first keeper to 2016. The second restored it and it has been driven less than 100 miles since that work finished. The history file includes the supplying dealer bill of sale, original service book and British Leyland ‘Passport to Service’ booklets.
This 1275GT is unmodified and in very good restored condition. Whether you choose to enjoy it or preserve it for shows, it must be one of the best available.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 20th June 1980
- 1275GT production ended in August 1980
- Only two former registered keepers
- First keeper to 2016
- Second keeper restored the car from 2016
- This work included ‘ground up’ bodywork restoration and engine rebuild
- Seller acquired the car in 2022
- Good history file of original supplying dealer paperwork
- This includes bill of sale, Passport to Service and service book
- 16 old MOT certificates dating back to 1984
- Two old-style V5 documents present
- Always garaged by the current seller and previous keepers
- Historic Vehicle that is MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
- Last MOT expired 4th Ocober 2013 with no advisories
- 46,819 miles showing on last test and now showing 46,909 miles
The Condition
- Comprehensively restored to a high standard in stand-out yellow
- Unmodified and factory-correct 1275GT in very good order
- Retains its 1275GT factory decals and specification
- Bodywork in good condition with a glass-out respray during restoration
- Retains its original body shell
- Nice paint finish with very few imperfections
- Factory correct late-model ‘finned’ alloy wheels in great order
- Very good exterior fittings including arch trims and chromework
- Underside in very good condition indeed with evidence of extensive work
- Well kept and unmodified grey ‘deck chair’ fabric interior in highly preserved order
- Headlining and other interior fittings in good restored condition
- Original Triplex glass and interior features
- Solid boot floor with correct steel spare wheel
The Mechanics
- 1,275cc A-Series 4cyl 1275GT specification engine
- Rebuilt engine with barely any distance covered since completion
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Extensively restored and renewed running gear as shown in photographs
- Standard car with many original features
- Recent service and oil change
- The vendor states it drives great with no reported issues
- Ready to enjoy with lots of original mechanical parts replaced during restoration
- Some spares and factory tools included as shown in photographs
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1980
- Make Austin
- Model Mini Clubman
- Colour Yellow
- Odometer 46,909 Miles
- Engine size 1275
Listing Details
- Seller Type Trade
- Town Warrington
- Location Cheshire
- Country United Kingdom
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