1275 GT
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1275 GT
Im thinking about getting another mini and I want something quick. There doesn't seem to many/any cooper S's around so I was contemplating looking for a 1275GT? A friend of nine had on in the 80s and I always thought it was really cool? Anyone got any advice about these cars or even one for sale?
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Re: 1275 GT
always had a soft spot for the early ten inch wheel ones, in typical lurid early 70's colours
They are fast appreciating now and pushing the £5k bracket it would appear without problem
They are fast appreciating now and pushing the £5k bracket it would appear without problem
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Re: 1275 GT
Nice early GT's or just nice unmolested GT's are getting just as rare as Coopers nowadays , 10" wheel cars are about the same money as early Mk1 850s. Do your homework Dean before parting with any wonga, gen up on trim (different than Clubman) etc etc.
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Re: 1275 GT
A bit like this?nick@dunsdale wrote:always had a soft spot for the early ten inch wheel ones, in typical lurid early 70's colours

Yeah, I have a soft spot for them too.
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Re: 1275 GT
Thanks everyone. Anyone got one for sale???
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got it in one aqua, and bronze yellow are my fave colours lol

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Re: 1275 GT
I have a 76 GT solid condition with original interior(not currently fitted) in "Antique Gold" really retro - doubt you will find another?
I have a set of 10" rostyles too.
May part with it, needs a recommission as been in my garage a few years and a repaint,
I have a set of 10" rostyles too.
May part with it, needs a recommission as been in my garage a few years and a repaint,
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Re: 1275 GT
76, had they not moved over to 12's by then ?
I thought the gt's went on to 12 inch wheels when rod change came in.
Like that colour as well
where in the country are you ? miles away likely lol
I thought the gt's went on to 12 inch wheels when rod change came in.
Like that colour as well
where in the country are you ? miles away likely lol
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Re: 1275 GT
April 1974 was the change from 10"s to 12"s
Rod change = around a year & some months earlier = late 72/early 73.
Single bolt = as pr std Mini = 1976 (together with the larger pedals)
Rod change = around a year & some months earlier = late 72/early 73.
Single bolt = as pr std Mini = 1976 (together with the larger pedals)
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Re: 1275 GT
mk3 Cooper S wrote:I have a 76 GT solid condition with original interior(not currently fitted) in "Antique Gold" really retro - doubt you will find another?
I have a set of 10" rostyles too.
May part with it, needs a recommission as been in my garage a few years and a repaint,
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Replied, Sorry for the delayminidean wrote:mk3 Cooper S wrote:I have a 76 GT solid condition with original interior(not currently fitted) in "Antique Gold" really retro - doubt you will find another?
I have a set of 10" rostyles too.
May part with it, needs a recommission as been in my garage a few years and a repaint,
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Re: 1275 GT
Me and my friend are of the opinion, that unmolested GT's soon will become as desirable as Cooper's early ones certainly
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I totally agreeCables wrote:Me and my friend are of the opinion, that unmolested GT's soon will become as desirable as Cooper's early ones certainly