For sale: 1970 1275 GT Mini
Specifications
The following sources were relied upon, as referenced throughout the text:
| Footnote | Reference |
| [1] | Reference: HSV - Julie Thompson p.69, and wheels magazine article 1992, page 36 |
| [2] | Reference: HSV - Julie Thompson p.69, and wheels magazine article 1992, page 36. |
| [3] | See: Reference: HSV - Julie Thompson p.69, and wheels magazine article 1992, page 36. |
| [4] | Reference: HSV - Julie Thompson p.69. |
| [5] | Reference: HSV - Julie Thompson p.69. |
| [6] | [Wheels Magazine 1992, page 38] |
| [7] | Reference: HSV - Julie Thompson p.69 |
| [8] | http://www.hsvforum.com.au/showthread.php?14435-VP-Senator-60/page9 and http://www.hsvforum.com.au/archive/index.php/t-14435.html |
| [9] | [Reference: HSV - Julie Thompson p.69, and wheels magazine article 1992, page 36] |
| [10] | [Reference: HSV - Julie Thompson p.69, and wheels magazine article 1992, page 36] |
| [11] | [Reference: HSV - Julie Thompson p.69, and wheels magazine article 1992, page 36] |
| [12] | [Reference: HSV - Julie Thompson p.69, and wheels magazine article 1992, page 36] |
| [13] | [Wheels Magazine 1992, page 39] and http://www.hsvforum.com.au/archive/index.php/t-9055.html |
| [14] | http://www.hsvforum.com.au/archive/index.php/t-9055.html and GTS brochure |
| [15] | http://www.hsvforum.com.au/archive/index.php/t-9055.html and GTS brochure |
| Footnote | Reference |
| [16] | https://www.touchuppaints.com.au/index.php?cat=229&make=Holden&model=VP%20COMMODORE&year=1992 and http://www.hsvforum.com.au/archive/index.php/t-15398.html> |
| [17] | http://www.hsvforum.com.au/archive/index.php/t-9055-p-2.html and https://www.motormag.com.au/features/1604/fpm-motor-expo-25-hottest-cars |
| [18] | http://www.vlturbo.com/vin_decoders/vp-commodore/6H8VPK19UNL579232.html and https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/vin-numbers.262/] |
| [19] | https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/vp-vn-gearbox-numbers.27142/ and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Holden_vehicles_by_series and https://www.boostcruising.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=454082&st=25 |
| [20] | [https://www.aussiev8.com.au/holden-v8s/16550-engine-number.html] |
| [21] | [Wheels Magazine 1992, page 37 and [http://australiancar.reviews/reviews.php#!content=review&make=HSV&model=GTS&gen=1004 and Wheels Magazine 1992, page 37] and [Wheels Magazine 1992, page 39] and [Wheels magazine giveaway brochure] |
| [22] | [Wheels Magazine 1992, page 36] |
| [23] | [Wheels magazine giveaway brochure] |
| [24] | [Wheels Magazine 1992, page 36 and 38]. |
| [25] | [Wheels Magazine 1992, page 37] |
| [26] | [Wheels Magazine 1992, page 36 and 39]. |
| [27] | [Wheels Magazine 1992, page 36].and [Wheels Magazine 1992, page 37] |
| [28] | [Wheels Magazine 1992, page 37] |
Vehicle location
United Kingdom , England , West Norfolk
This classic early GT sold on Ebay UK for 9,000 GBP in November 2022. In quite a state, it was supposedly last on the road in 1978 and has been stored by the same owner in different locations ever since, having just over 75,000 miles on the clock.. A real Barn find. It retains its original Bronze Yellow paint with Black interior. Twin tanks (not original but replicating the Cooper S), and the original Rostyle wheels (the same as those that applied to the Australian Clubman GT).
The car was described at the time of sale as being completely original, but missing several parts such as exhaust, bumpers, battery etc. The seller noted that they were the second owner of the car and have had it since 1974. The offside front wing was replaced at some stage, together with the front body part with the model number on it (unfortunate(. The original model plate is with the car.
It's a big project, but a worthwhile one (not many of the early GTs around). The 1275 GT was a very successful model - replaced the Cooper, but it actually outsold the Cooper by many units.
Check out the other 1275 GTs we've got here on Classic Register - see the link below. If you've got one, please add yours.