WTH??!?! Have you seen this item on ebay.

[360gts]

Seems like we have a lot of good discussion on the GT differences/change points etc. maybe we should start a whole new thread on the GT.....just a thought!

[AndyPen]

Certainly a lot of knowledge here to share

[66Traveller]

Noted the comment about rev counter … I thought the early ones were 6500 red line with the early diff and went to 6000 with the higher ratio diff.

I always understood that to be the case too, the 6.5k ones are certainly rarer and have the older style PCB connections etc

I think you are right - got my numbers the wrong way round! My car is in bits at the moment so hard to check!

[66Traveller]

Is there a specific change point for the bonnet prop position ?

Good question.

Some time in mid to late 1970 as far as I can work out. It is rather like the bonnet hinges. 1969 built cars had bonnet hinges that bolt up into tapped threads in the bonnet framework. By the beginning of 1970 this had switched to the usual arrangement - bonnet hinges with threaded studs sticking out and flanges with oblong holes welded to the bonnet framework. Not sure why - perhaps there were problems with threads stripping, the bonnet slipping in the open position or it was just very hard to adjust! Its another of those early production quirks. My GT built early March 1970 has the conventional arrangement.

Thanks, that answers another question too.

Noted the comment about rev counter … I thought the early ones were 6500 red line with the early diff and went to 6000 with the higher ratio diff.

Also, would a mid 70 have a metal or plastic air cleaner casing ?

Mine (March 1970) has a metal one - not sure when the changeover happened (or indeed if there was the usual Longbridge randomness with some later cars being fitted with earlier spec items found in the stores! My July 1967 built Mk1 850 was a classic example - it had chrome piano hinge rear side windows rather than the stainless ones....

[66Traveller]

Regarding CPL 8H, the Antelope 1275 GT mentioned above .. have a look at the pics from Bonhams ..

Single bolt subframe to start with ….

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26807/lot/41/

Good spot! Its also got the wrong petrol tank (should have 5.5 gallon) which means the boot board brackets are in the wrong place and the bootboard is wrong. And the boot lid should be open frame without the Mk1/ mk2 Cooper millboard cover....

[Andrew1967]

Seems like we have a lot of good discussion on the GT differences/change points etc. maybe we should start a whole new thread on the GT.....just a thought!

Excellent idea Dermott.

Will certainly help my mate out with his new project ... to be announced some time later this year. These recent posts has helped to confirm thoughts and suspicions as to what is correct and not.

[360gts]

Seems like we have a lot of good discussion on the GT differences/change points etc. maybe we should start a whole new thread on the GT.....just a thought!

Excellent idea Dermott.

Will certainly help my mate out with his new project ... to be announced some time later this year. These recent posts has helped to confirm thoughts and suspicions as to what is correct and not.

OK Andrew,
Just put a 1275 GT thread up on the General Topic area.

[miniminor]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/austin-mini- ... 635-2958-0

Not sure this is in the £45k price bracket.

[AndyPen]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/austin-mini- ... 635-2958-0

Not sure this is in the £45k price bracket.

No Hardy spicers? Can't see any evidence of hydro pipes?

[Exminiman]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/austin-mini- ... 635-2958-0

Not sure this is in the £45k price bracket.

No Hardy spicers? Can't see any evidence of hydro pipes?

Got to be £20K overpriced………even if it was owned by a “Husband and Wife” - WTF is that about ?

[and.rs1800]

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1379836
Also advertised on eBay-
Why no bloody reg number,and the pics we all want to see of the underside ffs!
Obviously a 1275 now aswell.no mention of a heritage certificate

[Exminiman]

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1379836
Also advertised on eBay-
Why no bloody reg number,and the pics we all want to see of the underside ffs!
Obviously a 1275 now aswell.no mention of a heritage certificate

Think they are adverts to lead to the main event…..here is the auction https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auct ... 1275cc-sb/

Interestingly it does mention 1275 engine here, but as you say, why no reg no ?

[Old English White]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/austin-mini- ... 635-2958-0

Not sure this is in the £45k price bracket.

No Hardy spicers? Can't see any evidence of hydro pipes?

Strange car. Been advertised over and over again. Hoping to catch somebody out I guess. There is a lot of over-priced rubbish about isn't there

[Cammsjb]

Just seen this one:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-car- ... 635-2958-0

[AndyPen]

Just seen this one:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-car- ... 635-2958-0

Rolex Bob's car just won't sell will it?

[66Traveller]

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1379836
Also advertised on eBay-
Why no bloody reg number,and the pics we all want to see of the underside ffs!
Obviously a 1275 now aswell.no mention of a heritage certificate

Think they are adverts to lead to the main event…..here is the auction https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auct ... 1275cc-sb/

Interestingly it does mention 1275 engine here, but as you say, why no reg no ?

Also wrong speedo for a 1963 997 - should be a 110mph dead surely?

[mab01uk]

1979 Mini Clubman - 1100cc, Russet Brown
34,000 miles from new £6k
https://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/t ... -for-sale/

[UHR850]

1969 Morris Mini mk2

https://link.2dehands.be/m1747092783?ut ... ialbuttons

Not on fleebee but on a Belgium selling site.

[UHR850]

Classic Mini Cooper s Formula Junior Engine

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255124502661 ... SwlkhhNmst

[UHR850]

1975 Austin Mini Clubman Auto. 1000cc. Harvest Gold. Only 8 thousand miles!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133857201725 ... SwdQdhI5R2