MOT – Exempt This Leyland Mini 1275 GT with a twist fitted with the turbocharged engine from a MG Metro Turbo this pocket-rocket finished in Tahiti Blue, with white detailing and roof.

‘LVO 920W’ also features a sunroof, wide wheel arches, front fog-lights, and sits on 13” Superlight alloy wheels shod with Yokohama tyres, the modifications also include AP Racing front brake calipers and adjustable GAZ coilover suspension.

This model is a late example of the Mini Clubman range.

The vendor describes this example as ‘good’ across the board – covering engine, transmission, interior, bodywork, electrics, and paint – and has covered a modest 50,004 miles according to the odometer.

'At last – a comfortable Mini’ was Motor magazine’s take on the 1275 GT/Clubman at its introduction in 1969.

There were pros and cons to the alternative design – its longer nose offered far better crash protection and infinitely superior under-bonnet access.

It was also an altogether better equipped car, but ...