This one turned up for sale in Canberra, ACT (Australian Capital Territory) which is west from Sydney Australia.
http://www.affordableclassics.com.au/ind...duct_id=62
1978 GTS - $ 17,500 AUD which is about 198,200 ZAR.
From the listing description:
The GTS was a model unique to South Africa, and at the time, the only 1275cc model available in South Africa, replacing the GT. The GTS block was cast in South Africa and based on the original Cooper S block. It featured high compression pistons, bigger valves and double valve springs. They were also fitted with twin 1.25" SU Carburettors and a branch extractor manifold.
This particular car is very clean and original. The GTS rims (same as GT) have been changed to genuine 12" Minilites, and the carb has been changed to a single downdraft unit. We have sourced a full set of SU's which will be refitted to the car prior to sale. The radiator has also been exchanged for a larger front mounted unit with electric fan, which will also be put back to std prior to sale.
This car has also been fitted with a height adjustable front and rear suspension.
The interior is original and in very good condition.
The car has had a few touch ups over the years, but remains largely original.
She will be supplied with a full ACT Rego.
From the vendor:
I don’t know too much about the history of the car unfortunately. I bought it from a Dealer back in South Africa. It is pretty original and neat and worth a viewing. The previous owner did some modifications to the car, some of which I am looking to reverse. They are not major, and some of them are nice to keep. Here is a summary of what I found:
(See Sooper's post below) - Originally advertised in SA for R95,000
http://www.affordableclassics.com.au/ind...duct_id=62
1978 GTS - $ 17,500 AUD which is about 198,200 ZAR.
From the listing description:
The GTS was a model unique to South Africa, and at the time, the only 1275cc model available in South Africa, replacing the GT. The GTS block was cast in South Africa and based on the original Cooper S block. It featured high compression pistons, bigger valves and double valve springs. They were also fitted with twin 1.25" SU Carburettors and a branch extractor manifold.
This particular car is very clean and original. The GTS rims (same as GT) have been changed to genuine 12" Minilites, and the carb has been changed to a single downdraft unit. We have sourced a full set of SU's which will be refitted to the car prior to sale. The radiator has also been exchanged for a larger front mounted unit with electric fan, which will also be put back to std prior to sale.
This car has also been fitted with a height adjustable front and rear suspension.
The interior is original and in very good condition.
The car has had a few touch ups over the years, but remains largely original.
She will be supplied with a full ACT Rego.
From the vendor:
I don’t know too much about the history of the car unfortunately. I bought it from a Dealer back in South Africa. It is pretty original and neat and worth a viewing. The previous owner did some modifications to the car, some of which I am looking to reverse. They are not major, and some of them are nice to keep. Here is a summary of what I found:
- Fully adjustable suspension setup - keeping as is;
- 12” Superlite wheels - will remain with the car. Original wheels not available, but same as local GT, so easy to source;
- Uprated camshaft - not sure of the spec - will keep as is;
- Single downdraft weber fitted - maybe to suit the camshaft? I have the original SU’s, manifold and airbox to go with the car. can retrofit or leave as is;
- Larger aluminium radiator fitted across he front of the car. Original radiator, brackets and hoses come with the car - can fit or supply as spare with the car.
(See Sooper's post below) - Originally advertised in SA for R95,000
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