1974 Leyland Mini S GT Tribute - Green and Purple Chameleon - 95,986km - 1310cc, 4-Speed Manual
Price Guide: $12,000 - $18,000
1974 Leyland Mini S, 1310cc A-Series 4-cylinder petrol, 4-speed manual, Green and Purple Chameleon, front-wheel drive, 95,986km, 4 seats.
Description
The classic Mini is one of those cars that never stops making people smile. This 1974 Leyland Mini S has been through an extensive three-year restoration and rebuild, reimagined as a GT Tribute with a custom appearance and a few well-chosen performance upgrades along the way. It is not presented as a factory 1275 GT, and the listing makes no bones about that. This is a genuine Australian Leyland Mini S that has been built to evoke the GT look and feel, with its own distinct identity in a stunning Green and Purple Chameleon finish.
The paintwork is the first thing you notice and the photos back it up completely. Shot overhead, the roof panel shifts from vivid green at the front through to deep purple at the rear, with a mirror-quality gloss finish throughout. Panel gaps are tight and consistent, the chrome front bumper with overriders is clean and bright, and a pair of period-style yellow auxiliary driving lights flanks the grille for extra character. The vendor advises minor chips and imperfections are present, consistent with a restored car that has been driven and enjoyed. Inside, the cabin has been substantially refreshed: new carpet with sound deadening underneath, new door cards in burgundy, new headlining, and refurbished seats in grey ribbed fabric. The rear bench is impressively presented, appearing fresh and clean. A wood-rimmed aftermarket steering wheel, wood-knobbed gear shifter, and a JVC/Kenwood audio setup with Bluetooth complete the package. The engine bay houses the enlarged 1310cc A-Series unit with a rally camshaft, twin SU carburettors, performance extractors, and electronic ignition, all on polished hardware. Contessa alloys are fitted, with a steel spare on board.
Comparable restored Australian Minis with performance upgrades have been selling in the $15,000 to $25,000 range depending on quality and specification. The level of work completed here, combined with the striking visual impact of the chameleon paint and the performance-oriented engine build, positions this well within that bracket. For anyone who wants a classic Mini that stands out from the crowd and is ready to be enjoyed rather than worked on, this is a strong candidate.
Features
* 1310cc A-Series 4-cylinder (enlarged from 1275cc base)
* Rally camshaft fitted
* Performance extractors
* Twin SU carburettors
* Electronic ignition
* 4-speed manual transmission
* Front-wheel drive
* Green and Purple Chameleon custom respray
* Period-style yellow auxiliary driving lights
* GT Tribute styling with Mini 1275 GT bootlid badge
* Contessa alloy wheels
* Standard steel spare wheel
* New carpet and underlay with sound deadening
* New headlining
* New door cards
* Refurbished seats, grey ribbed fabric
* Custom dashboard infill panel
* JVC and Kenwood audio system, Bluetooth/USB
* Wood-rimmed aftermarket steering wheel
* Twin fuel tanks
* Battery isolator
* Right-hand drive
Condition Notes
* Vendor advises minor paint chips and imperfections present, consistent with a restored, driven vehicle
* Light age-related patina on some chrome trim
Specifications
Year: 1974
Make/Model: Leyland Mini S GT Tribute
Body: Hatchback
Engine: 1310cc A-Series 4-Cylinder Petrol
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Drive: Front-Wheel Drive
Odometer: 95,986km
Colour: Green and Purple Chameleon
Seats: 4
Location: Acacia Ridge, QLD
Chassis No: 022D2S2M108127
Engine No: 12HC14AA116686
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Taig directly on 0438 626 472
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Lloyds stock #584750+1
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Location of item: 18 Paradise Road, Acacia Ridge, QLD, Australia
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