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£19,125 (Est: £18,000 - £26,000)

1972 Mini 1275 GT

United Kingdom • 22 Feb 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1972 Mini 1275 GT underwent a total restoration in 2013 to factory standards, including a refinished shell, retrimmed interior, and rebuilt engine with upgrades. Having been part of a private collection, it presents in exceptional condition, accompanied by a detailed history file and heritage certificate.

Condition

9

The car underwent a total restoration to factory standards in 2013. The shell was treated to remove corrosion and refinished to a very high standard. The interior was retrimmed using correct materials, and the engine was rebuilt and upgraded. The listing states that the car is exceptional throughout and superbly detailed.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

XAD27110144

Odometer:

9,361 miles

Reg Number:

FJU 612L

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Introduced in 1969, the 1275 GT was the new sporting Mini designed to replace the Cooper 1275 S.

Penned by ex-Ford designer, Roy Haynes, it featured a restyled front end with a squarer nose, bumper to bumper grille section and larger headlights sitting atop a revised front bumper.

Not immediately popular, continued demand for the original Mk1 Mini Cooper meant that it was nearly two years before BL could finally end Cooper S production and the two cars were built in parallel until 1971 Power was provided by the established 1,275cc engine, however the 4-speed gearbox offered closer ratios and first gear now had synchromesh.

The 10" Rostyle alloy wheels fitted over 7.5" Cooper S disc brakes as standard and the GT was the first Mini to be fitted with a tachometer.

This particular Mini 1275 GT, FJU 612L, was first registered in Leicestershire on 8th September 1972 and was lovingly cared for and used sparingly by its first owner up until 1988 when it was placed into storage for some fi...