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[orcadian]

Hi Folks,

I've been around Minis right from the start, but someone here in Orkney has just contacted me (we are setting up an Orkney Mini Club) and has a South African Mini 1275E - a model I had not heard of.

 

He brought round the front subframe today and it was built in 84 but has the two bolt towers and drum brakes (2LS)  Also I have never seen extra tie bar mounts just under where the rack would sit - properly done and look like factory jobs.  The wheels are standard 3 1/2 J x10  The drive shafts are still attached and pot joint type.  All seems to point to an original car and quite rot free - and it was a real bargain!Clubman shape with single 1 1/2 SU and dual circuit brakes.

 

Does anyone know the full spec of these cars built under licence in S/A?

 

 

 

Ian

[Jared Mk3]

Here's a basic overview of the car :

 

 

Put up some pictures of what you have.   I'd be interested to see. Also, all SA cars kept the twin tower bolts and didn't change over to the single ones. They were a real mix of eras in terms of the Mini.

[Vinay-RS]

Yeah please post some pics :) I would love to see them as well.