1979 Mini Clubman 1275 - Race Prepared

Highlights

• Rebuilt from a bare shell into a motorsports machine
• Recently rolling-road tuned to produce 100 bhp and 90 lb/ft of torque
• Weighs just 594 kg with both seats fitted and fuel in the tank
• Multi-point weld-in CDS roll cage fitted
• Prepared for both road and competitive use

The Appeal

Thanks to BMC's eye for austerity, the Mini has become the stuff of legend for modification and customisation. Few if any cars have seen so many motorsport conversions, fuelled by the platform's already impressive agility and perky persona. This 1979 Clubman-front example has been rebuilt from a bare shell with a specification that reads like a motorsport wish list.

The shell has been stiffened with a weld-in roll cage tied to the front subframe mounting points, while weight has been stripped out wherever possible using fibreglass and aluminium panels alongside lightened steel components. The engine has been built and tuned to deliver strong performance, and the suspension setup has been carefully dialled in. Uprated braking components and a range of safety provisions complete the package. We're told that the car is beyond enjoyable on the road but is aching for competitive use; it's yet to see true track conditions, and we've no doubt it'll reward them handsomely!

Key Information

• Mileage: 450 miles (reported, since rebuild)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
• Technical specs: 1,310cc four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
• Paperwork: Limited paperwork available

The Detail

• Bare shell rebuild with multi-point weld-in CDS roll cage
• CDS front subframe mounting points tied to the roll cage
• Enlarged rear shock turrets and stiffened toe board
• Aluminium boot floor, lightened steel boot lid and lightened steel doors
• Fibreglass front end and fibreglass bonnet
• Tubular front bumper with crash cans behind bumper mounts
• Adjustable bucket seat mounts with flush harness mounts
• Fully functional roof scoop
• White body with black roof
• Full stone-chip underside treatment and waxoyl-injected sills
• Sill stand tubes installed, with stands included
• External battery cut-off and extinguisher pulls
• LED headlights and spotlights
• Alloy front brake callipers with 7.5-inch discs
• Alloy finned rear drums with titanium handbrake levers
• Recently tuned on a rolling road, producing 100 bhp and 90 lb/ft of torque
• Cross corner weights reported to be within 0.25%

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