This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 on Sunday the 9th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. Introduced in 1969 to replace the Cooper S, the Mini 1275 GT featured a sportier specification, square-front styling and stronger performance aimed at bringing the classic Mini into the 1970s First registered in 1979, the vehicle was owned by a friend of the current owner, used until 1984 when it was placed in a carpeted garage as the family grew. It then remained there until his passing Purchased by its current vendor in 2019, it was fitted with new ignition components, was run and checked over before being placed back into a private collection until now Well preserved, it has covered just 38,931 miles, with a stamped service book to 1980 and the final Tax Disc expiring in June 1984  Finished in black with gold Mini 1275 GT side-stripe decals over a grey and black stripe patterned interior, sitting on 12" wheels and displaying fine period detailing throughout Powered by a 1,275cc inline-four engine producing around 59bhp, driving the front wheels through a 4-speed manual gearbox Supplied with its original Mini 1275 GT handbook, Passport to Service and period invoices This rare survivor represents an exciting opportunity for the collector or enthusiast seeking a remarkably original unrestored late 1275 GT