Lot 022: 1972 MORRIS MINI 1275 GT WOOD & PICKETT

Finished in metallic blue with white composite upholstery, this particular example is variously described by the vendor as being in "sound" (chassis), "fair / good" (bodywork, paintwork) or "good" (engine, gearbox, interior trim, wheels / tyres) condition. Apparently "purchased from Hooper & Co (coachbuilders) in 1979", 'LPA 848K' is said to have had its metal wheelarches replaced by Wood & Pickett supplied fibreglass ones some five years later and to have been treated to a new rear subframe during 1998. Reportedly containing "all its original instruments including an eight-track machine (not at present working)", it benefits from electric windows and a manual sunroof. Riding on alloy wheels, 'LPA 848K' is aptly summarised as an "economic fun car". Believed but not warranted to have covered 36,192 miles from new, it is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until October 12th 2006 and historic class (free) road tax until June 30th 2007.