GTS in OZ

[askalbert]

I have just corrected my prior assumption on one of the photos above which I am told by Marthinus was similar to his wife's car but not the same vehicle, mainly was used to illustrate the factory white appearance which my car was originally and he appreciates.

A long way to go before any colour choices are made. I need to focus on what needs to be done to get it back on the road first. I am using an article written locally on a SA GT over here as an initial reference, it in turn references some of Ryno's book. I should scan that some time so it can be read by others.

I noticed a GTS for sale in the UK in Shropshire when looking at the April issue of "Mini Magazine". A few pictures here, I think that may have been a private plate. Advertised price was 8750 GBP, now sold. Here it is on Car & Classic.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C701402    Text as follows:

Bought from a friend of mine in Pretoria, South Africa last year. He had owned it for approx. 17 years. It has been on many Mini runs and shows in SA during his ownership. Car is not concours but is in nice condition. It is all original spec. except for the wheels and the engine has a stage 3 head with polished ports etc. Good set of Yoko tyres fitted.
The 1275GTS is unique to South Africa. It replaced the 1275GT model in 1973 with improved engine performance and twin SU's. Total of 4200 units were built up to 1979.
I have checked the car over and changed oil & filter and new antifreeze.
All customs duties paid with NOVA certificate. Car has been recently MOT'd. Easy process to register with DVLA.
This is a very rare Mini in the UK. Rarer than any Cooper S with similar performance.
Available for viewing anytime or see it at Bingley Hall on the BMC stand next week.