There are a few old threads on here with good Clubman GT info. I thought it would be great to make one 'official thread' dedicated to info on the Clubman GT.

If anyone has ANY info, piccies or articles scanned from old magazines, can you PLEASE post them in this thread?!?

Thanks.

Pics of interior trim will interest me, as well as facts and figures!

Mini Clubman 1275 GT (1969 - 1980)

The poor 1275 GT was launched along with the Clubman to replace the unreplaceable; the Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper S. Mini Cooper production ended along with the MK 2 Minis as a measure by British Leyland (BL) to cut production costs. Therefore the Clubman was not seen in a good perspective by the many Mini enthusiasts around the world. It received the standard 1275cc engine from BL's production line producing a mere 59 BHP, but with a close ratio gearbox. Performance went down in respect to the Cooper, but in its favour, it was also cheaper. The 1275 GT differed from the standard Clubman in that it had an extra instrument dial; a rev counter. Fron disc brakes from the Mini Cooper S were also fitted as standard. It also had a red GT badge on the front grille, new Clubman 1275 GT rear badge, a stripe just above the sill line with Mini 1275 GT decals, front disc brakes and Rostyle steel wheels.

In 1974, the Clubman was the first Mini to be equipped with 12" wheels from the factory along with larger (8.4") unservoed disk brakes. In general, the Mini 1275 GT shared the same changes as the standard Clubman with a few differences.

1970:

* Final-drive ratio changed from 3.65 to 3.44:1.

1974:

* Tempreature-controlled air intake system now fitted(power output now 54 BHP)..
* Larger non-servoed front disc brakes fitted with larger 12in wheels.
* New 7.5 gallon fuel tank.

1976:

* Old GT badge deleted from grille.
* New triped seats.
* Passenger's vanity mirror.
* Door pockets.
* passenger's door mirror.
* Handbrake grip.

1977:

* Denovo wheels and tyres standard.

1979:

* Black door mirrors and rain gutter standard.

1980:

* Mini 1275GT discontinued.

Total production: 110,673

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hmmmm....not bad....BUT that's Pommie GT's mate.......not interested in that rubbish

Got to be OZ GT's.......quite different mate.

cush,
All that crap above is for the UK 1275GT. Different car.
Ours used all Cooper 1275S running gear, except the last had 1100S type block etc.
They were all hydrolastic, and used remote shift not rodchange.

Made 1971-1972. then RIP....

I had one once (bent).. its brakes, gearbox and crank/rods are in Ha-Ha....

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Anton , have you got all matching numbers and Cooper S block?

yep it's supposed to be the original motor too!

What's the deal with the body number being 500 ish less than the number on the rad shroud? It was explained once to me but I forget.

The M 23 identifies it as a GT shell and the number underneath should be approx 500 less than what's on the radiator shroud.
Why was it approx??? Don't know - BMC/Leyland did some weird things back then.
I've never seen one that matches.

BTW - I was right about the badge.

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Julie.............

Sure did!

Here is something that you had posted a while ago. It's great reading...

MINI CLUBMAN GT

Launched in Australia - 1971

Available - 1971 up to 1972

Colours
Crystal White
Gambier Turquoise
Jet Red
Orange
Cream
Bold as Brass
Camino Gold
Mustard
Arianca Tan

Engine Number - Early '71 models came equiped with Mk II Cooper S engines, number 9F / XE / Y. Other models - 1200, 1201 & 1202 (factory bought short motor), 1203 (Californian) and 1205 (Police special).

Body Number - YG / 2S8

Engine
Twin 1 1/4" SU's (Twin 1 1/2" SU's - Police cars)
Horizontal oil cooler
PBR brake booster No. VH 44 JA
Negative earth alternator
Electric fuel pump
Synchro on first gear
Extractors
Plastic fan
Plastic master cylinders (some with extensions)
Braided fuel lines
Head is square shape behind thermostat housing
Rocker cover blanked off - breathing oil filler cap
"A" stamped on gearbox case - "22G1128" ID number on gearbox case
Positive crankcase ventilation
Steel uni joints

Interior
Smiths instrument cluster - printed circuit variety - Tacho, speedo and other
"Short" steering column
Horn button on indicator wand
Dished steering wheel with "L" set in plastic in wheel centre
Plastic heater - controls below rocker switch
Dip switch on indicator wand
Wind up windows
Black painted gear lever, shorter and thicker than Mk I Cooper S, bent backwards
Loop pile carpet
T shape choke button
Key starter on steering column (EDIT: early GT's had centre mounted ignition)
Green blinker lights on insrtument cowl
Police cars only - red handbrake light between wiper and washer switch
Rubber wear pad beside accelerator pedal
Rear seatbelts in later models
Movable head restraints (on later models), lowback seats on early models

Exterior
Clubman body style and fittings
Red metal "GT" badge on grill
Metal "GT" badge on boot
Plastic mudguard flares
Tail light assembly : rectangular, moulded style
"Lift up" door handles
Stripes on sides and bonnet with "GT" decal on rear quarter panel (some models only)

Other -
Hydrolastic suspension
Upholstered boot board
Boot lining in heavy grain masonite material
Twin fuel tanks
"Stylised" slot-vented 4 1/2" wheels
Laminated windscreen
Sound proofing in boot and under bonnet
Reversing lights (blinkers) on later models
Electric windscreen washers
Two speed windscreen wipers (self park)
Reprinted courtesy of the MCCNSW Mini Identification Guide

Except the early ones (like yours) had the ignition on the centre console.

So, when does work start on the GT Anton?

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Julie.............

I like the ignition in the centre, rather than on the steering column

As you well know, the body needs some lovin.....so my plan is this:

Wrap the body up and leave it for now. Bring the motor / box and subframes home to work on in my garage, while I send the seats to my fav trimmer to revive. I had a look at the seats, and they can be restored easily. Fix some loose stitching and fix the top of the rear seat.

The bodywork will be a challenge, and I will do that over time. I want to make sure it is 100% right....no shortcuts or rush jobs.

I am looking forward to doing it, and learning more along the way!

All this GT info is going onto my site....which will get revamped with this new project

September 1971-Late 1972 Leyland Mini Clubman GT - Limited run of no more than 1000 cars. As UK Mini 1275 GT, but with the following differences - Mk1 Mini derived Australian doors with outside hinges, wind-up windows and flush chrome 'lift-up' door handles. 1275cc Cooper 'S' engine (78bhp), twin 11/4 SU's, unique narrow fibreglass wheel arch flares (similar in appearance to the Special Tuning 'Group 2' fibreglass arches used on works rally cars, but a bit narrower and properly designed to fit the front of a Clubman!). Cooper 'S' Mk2 specification hydrolastic suspension and twin petrol tanks. Mk1-style bootlid with fold-down number plate (smaller than UK type) and Mk1 boot handle/lock, and for the first time, head restraints on front seats. 1275GT style instruments. Badged as 'Clubman GT' on boot, with UK style 'GT' badge on front grille and side stripes. Sold for $2502.

ive posted this pic befor but its here it is again

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Very nice mate.....but the early GT's (like mine) had low back seats. Did this change in Jan 1972? Maybe new ADR's started then?

No idea... my post was just a copy and paste job from another website

that's a great pic! very retro!!

Where did it come from?