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1970 Mini Clubman 1275GT

XAD2 84117AroadUnited Kingdom

A meticulously constructed replica of XJB 308H, the sole Mini entered in the gruelling 1970 Daily Mirror World Cup Rally, built in 1988 by a dedicated long-distance rallying enthusiast. The car was substantially refreshed in 2009–2011 by Mini Sport of Burnley, receiving a full engine rebuild, bodywork repaint, and various competition upgrades. It has accumulated fewer than 4,750 miles since completion and holds an MSA logbook, making it eligible for historic events.

Ownership

  1. 2023-02-24Auction sale
    Sold £17,000 (≈ $21K)

    Iconic Auctioneers catalogue lot →

  2. 1988 →Acquisition unknown
    Current vendor
    partial documentation

    A rally enthusiast who previously worked at RTS Motorway Remoulds, he commissioned the car as a faithful replica of the 1970 World Cup Rally Mini. A file documenting components and associated costs accompanies the vehicle.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. 1988
    Restoration

    Original construction of the replica, built to faithfully replicate the BMC/BL World Cup Rally Mini, XJB 308H.

  2. 2008
    Mechanical

    Complete rewiring of the car using a custom wiring loom.

  3. 2009Bodywork
    Mini Sport

    Body rebuilt and repainted in Tartan Red with an Old English White roof as part of a broader refresh.

    Burnley-based Mini specialists selected for the refresh programme.

  4. 2010Engine rebuild
    Mini Sport

    Full engine and gearbox rebuild incorporating a nitrocarburised crankshaft, Longman cylinder head, Kent rally camshaft, Omega high-compression pistons, high-capacity oil pump, Weber 40DCOE carburettor, and AP ceramic clutch assembly, among other competition-specification components.

    Fewer than 4,750 miles accumulated since this rebuild.

  5. 2011
    Mechanical

    Rear subframe replaced with a new powder-coated, seam-welded unit.

  6. 2014
    Mechanical

    Four-point harnesses replaced with new items.

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