For Sale a genuine 1976 Mini 1275GT which has been family owned since new, this is a true 1970’s icon introduced in 1969 to replace Mini Cooper S. The car has always been garaged and has been SORNed for the last 10years. The current renovation is approximately 85% complete, the engine and running gear has been successfully restored using genuine or enhanced aftermarket parts. Outstanding work is: Welding to the front floor pans, sills and rear valance. Engine build : 1275 MG Metro Engine 11 Stud Ported Big Valve Cooper S Head HIF 6/HIF44 SU Carburettor with conical K&N Filter Maniflow LCB manifold RC40 exhaust Electronic ignition Water Heated Inlet Manifold Alloy rocker cover with T bars The body work has been enhanced by: 12x6” Minilite alloy wheels GP 2 fibreglass colour matches wheel arches Wooden dashboard; housing Smiths speedo, tacho, oil pressure gauge, voltmeter, vacuum gauge and clock. Moto Lita steering wheel (needs some TLC) The original engine/ancillaries, wheels, brakes and trim are available if a ‘back to original’ restoration is required/desired. List of parts used in the restoration to date: New heavy-duty adjustable tie bar rods New clutch and brake master cylinders Lower arm poly bushes Front top arm rebound buffer Metro brake discs Rebuilt metro (AP) 4 pot brake callipers with hard anodised pistons Goodridge Metro 4 pot to mini braided hose kit EBC front brake pads Retrofit internal bonnet release kit Magnecor Red HT lead kit Track rod ends Engine steady bar with poly bushes Lucas distributor cap Red silicone heater hoses Heater valve control cable New cone springs front and back