Hi all,
I am lucky enough to be the new owner of a 2/72 GT, its a very original & unmolested car with a 1200 engine number. It does need a good resto......so before I begin i would like to find any info on the car. Its original reg is IGL 476 vic. Car has been dry stored since 1988. It is space blue with kidskin interior , is this a common colour for a GT? Any info on this car would be greatly appreciated.



Post updated by mod winabbey to reduce image size.

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A proper mini redlines at 13 500 rpm

It is one that was common I reckon cadiz or the turquoise colour was more popular least popular was probably arianca tan

Do you know if all gt's had a the stripes, if so black or gold?

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A proper mini redlines at 13 500 rpm

Not all GTs had the stripes. Dad's cadiz didn't.

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The bitterness of poor quality (or Crappy Workmanship) remains LONG AFTER the Sweet Taste of Low Price is forgotten.

looks nice from this angle, congrats

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did I tell you that I won a trophy?

Totally original complete car , what a score .

Very nice do you have any more photos ?

I think they were a delete option, so the customer could ask for no stripes. The police GT's were ordered without stripes also.

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68 Morris Cooper S Mk1 (*ex 78 1275 LS 4th last built, 70 Morris 1500 OHC & 70 MiniMatic)

Nice buy, any more pics or details.

Of my 3 GT's

* Bold as Brass 11/72 GT- no strips
* Turquiose 12/71 GT - Brack stripes
* Space Blue 8/71 (I think) Ex police No stripes

Not all colours came came with stripes (but if the owner wanted them I cant see why they would have refused).

I think some came standard with stripes and others didnt. Have also heard they were a dealer thing too.

I think the earlier explanaton is better.

Love to see some more pics, any specific questions just ask away

Bubba

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Thanks
I will post a heap of pics as soon as I have a spare few minutes...what should the air cleaner look like? same as mk11? Its about the only part that is missing- has pancake types on 1 1/4 carbs

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A proper mini redlines at 13 500 rpm

Yes should be the same style as a MK2 cooper S, with the corner cut off. These are very difficult to come by now-days and bring a good bit of money.

Good for you the GT ones were a little thinner than the MK2 s ones, So checkout ebay UK for one as these are thinner than the aussie mk2 ones. And do come up from time to time unlike the aussie ones

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Quite a bit thinner, about 6mm.

This photo has an A256 (std Australian 850, 1000, and Cooper and S twin SU filter) in the later thin UK style filter case.

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