LOT 384

1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT Registration no. VUF 161K Chassis no. XAD2395017A

Sold for £18,333.33 inc. premium

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Lot 384

1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT
Registration no. VUF 161K Chassis no. XAD2395017A

Bonhams MPH December Auction|11 December 2020, 13:00 GMT|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1971 Austin Mini 1275 GT
Registration no. VUF 161K
Chassis no. XAD2395017A

Odometer reading: 58,000 miles
MoT expiry date: exempt

*One registered keeper
*Matching numbers
*Restoration completed in 2019
*Lead-free conversion

This matching-numbers Mini 1275GT was originally registered in Brighton, while the bulk of the history file's invoices and notes originate from South London, as did the original owner, who sold 'VUF 161K' to a Mini collector in 2014. A complete strip down and rebuild was commissioned, which was only completed in November 2020. The rebuild included a high-quality repaint in Flame Red, with the same attention to detail inside and underneath, and the vendor advises us that all bracketry has been cleaned, stripped, and then painted or cadmium/zinc plated as per factory specification. The original cylinder head has been converted to run on lead-free petrol. Fit and finish are said to be superb, and this Mini 1275GT would be at home on any concours lawn.
One of the last Hydrolastic suspension models, the car retains its original chassis and engine plates, and has a dated wiper motor and the correct distributor. Other noteworthy features include original optional GT reclining seats; the original GT leather-bound steering wheel; and correct 10" diameter Rostyle wheels shod with wider-section performance tyres. The comprehensive MoT history substantiates the low odometer reading of 58,000 miles, and 'VUF 161K' also comes with its original logbook. The car is only being sold to make room for the owner's next project: a works rally Mini.

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Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 60/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 15/25
Body Work: 3
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Glass: 3
Paint: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 3

INTERIOR TOTAL: 12/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 3
Headlining: 3
Seats: 3
Trim: 3

ENGINE TOTAL: 12/20
Mechanical components: 3
Running: 3
Starting: 3
Under Bonnet: 3

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 12/20
Axles: 3
Brakes: 3
Gearbox/Clutch: 3
Suspension: 3

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6/10
Ancillary components: 3
Main components: 3

Car History File: 3/5

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