Thanks for that Watto, I knew someone would correct me, I had some of the information almost right, but as always if you want exact information you go to the source.

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Doesnt matter now, The bugger wants to let it rot, recons he will get it fixed up someday, YEAH RIGHT!!. I hate that, as soon as someone takes a serious interest in there stuff wich WAS for sale their buts close up and no ones gonna get it. Im gunna wait till he strokes out an get it then, or whats left ov it. Cryin shame

According to Australian Automotive Engineering and Equipment in October 1971, the Clubman range, including the Mini 1100, Mini Clubman and Clubman GT, was released on 16 August 1971.

In order for the cars to be available in showrooms at the time, production had to commence at least one or two months before hand.

Compliance plates were fitted when the cars were sold to dealerships, rather than when they were actually manufactured, but as the release was imminent it is reasonable to assume the Compliance Plate date on the early Clubman GT is the manufacture date.

So, yes, July manufactured GTs would be plated as such, and sent to state distribution centres for final detail and check, and from there to dearlerships, ready for the 16 August release.

Cheers,
Watto.