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£25,500

1976 Mini ‘Margrave’ by Wood & Pickett (1293cc)

United Kingdom • 18 Apr 2021 • Lot 156

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This 1976 Mini 1275 GT was transformed by Wood & Pickett into a Margrave, featuring custom interior, sunroof, and twin fuel tanks. A no-expense-spared restoration by Minispeed included Bentley Walnut paint, an uprated 1293cc engine, and significant recent maintenance, resulting in a unique and well-maintained classic with low mileage since restoration.

Condition

8

The car presents superbly, has driven only 3,000 miles since an extensive restoration, and benefits from a recent MoT. It has been meticulously maintained, featuring in Mini World magazine and possessing an extensive history file. The detailed restoration and upgrades suggest a condition between Excellent and Outstanding.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

7375322

Odometer:

3,000 miles

Reg Number:

UJA 557S

RHD/LHD:

RHD

This stunning Margrave started life as a Mini 1275 GT in 1976, before going on to world famous specialists Wood & Pickett in Park Royal London for numerous upgrades and transformation into the car we see today.

It features the usual WP de-seamed rear end, the reduced size rear window, full Webasto sunroof, electric windows, comfortable custom made seats fitted with arm rests and picnic tables at the rear, twin fuel tanks and an all custom interior and dash.

The result was a unique and real period stunner.

Purchased in 1988 by the last owner of 23 years, the car was then handed over to renowned Mini specialists Minispeed.

Under a 'no expense' spared instruction for an extensive nut and bolt restoration back to ‘better than new’ condition, work began and continued for seven months.

Genuine Bentley Walnut paint was applied during the rebuild, with the cost of the paint material alone more than £600...20 years ago! An extensive refurbishment was completed and the final invoice came to...