1275 GT thread

[mab01uk]

1980 1275GT replica with Mk1 style interior....
https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1401412

[GrayB]

I’m no expert but I’m not sure that dealer knows what he’s talking about! One thing I do hate is the indicator repeaters stuck on the front wings….

[steve1071]

That GT replica with powder blue brocade interior was kicking around a few months back, think it was at one of the auction houses. It's certainly a bit of an odd mix....

[66Traveller]

I’m no expert but I’m not sure that dealer knows what he’s talking about! One thing I do hate is the indicator repeaters stuck on the front wings….

Indeed - its a bit of a mash-up. And where are the chassis and commission number plates ?

'Correct to the last detail under the bonnet in line with the original GT Clubman' ...er... except it isn't....

'the blue interior ... is believed to have been fitted from an earlier Mini but shows little signs of wear' ... presumably because it was a Newton Commercial special order...

[surfblue63]

There is nothing correct about that car, not under the bonnet, inside the interior or outside on the body.

Regarding the chassis number I think that is the correct type of plate on the left inner wing for that age of car. It would be interesting to know what the actual number is as that could have been built from anything.

[surfblue63]

For those into models there is news from Cult Scale Models, who produce 1/18th scale. They are to release a 1275GT, initially available in Blaze and Bronze Yellow.

http://www.cultmodels.com/products.aspx?Car+brand=Mini

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Looking at the pictures one hopes that these are production samples as there are some very poor details such as the grille, the seven flute sills, the incorrectly fitted rear lights and the overly long exhaust pipe. Cult will probably issue different colours in the future.


They can be pre-ordered at Grand Prix Models

https://www.grandprixmodels.com/tagged/E5030C.aspx


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[360gts]

A pair of NOS front light assemblies on E Bay Price 125 pounds!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294901291882 ... nl%3Dmkcid

[66Traveller]

A pair of NOS front light assemblies on E Bay Price 125 pounds!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294901291882 ... nl%3Dmkcid

Altissimo rather than Lucas...

[mab01uk]

"1972 British Leyland 1275GT finished in Glacier white with red GT decals and blue basket weave interior
One owner car. Full ‘nut and bolt ‘ professional restoration."
https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1431377

[66Traveller]

I rather like that

[mab01uk]

Trevor Gray posted this period photo on 'Sporting Minis' of the sad end of his Glacier white 1275GT !

[rolesyboy]

Would anybody know the wheel silver RAL code for the early GT 10” Rostyles please? Sending some for powder coating and want them to look right. Thanks

[mab01uk]

Would anybody know the wheel silver RAL code for the early GT 10” Rostyles please? Sending some for powder coating and want them to look right. Thanks

Some suggestions on early colour in link below which may help...
1275GT Rostyle Wheels Colour:-
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=20111

[66Traveller]

From the new old stock examples I've seen the colour varied... This is a photo of the one off my car that was the spare (and therefore never repainted). Interestingly the back of it is still factory primer - so only the front and sides were ever painted

[rolesyboy]

Thanks gents. Very helpful

[mab01uk]

TOF 514N
✗ Untaxed
Tax due: 1 May 1985
Vehicle make AUSTIN
Date of first registration August 1974
Year of manufacture 1974
Cylinder capacity 1275 cc
Export marker No
Vehicle status Untaxed
Vehicle colour ORANGE
Date of last V5C (logbook) issued 1 April 1985

[mab01uk]

Mini 1275GT 1979 For Restoration :-
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234526278403 ... SwJwhiKkJj

[251 ENG]

What would be the original diff ratio for a rod change GT box ?

Did it change by wheel size ?

[Jason]

Hi Simon

From the info I have, as standard

GT 1128 remote = 3.65

GT 1832 Rod = 3.44

[surfblue63]

3.65:1 was used on commission numbers S20D 101 to 5759.

3.44:1 was used on commission numbers S20D 5760 to 14921.

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Not all remotes are were 3.65:1, but all rod boxes were 3.44:1.


Also it did not change with the wheel size as that did not change until commission number S20D 19416A

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