11th Mar, 2023 13:00
March 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction
1972 Mini 1275 GT Wood & Pickett Margrave
Registration - LPA 848K
Chassis No. - TBC
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 38,000
Interest in period coachbuilt Minis is currently running high – witness the unique gathering of the Beatles’ cars at the recent London Classic Car Show - so the emergence of this rare Wood & Pickett Margrave is arguably pretty timely. It is finished in an attractive shade of metallic blue that’s complemented by sumptuous white leather interior trim. Among the more obvious internal features are a wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel, original Radiomobile Stereo 8 player, full-length Webasto sun roof, and electric windows. A tour of the exterior reveals distinctive diamond-cut WP-badged alloy wheels, twin-headlamp grille, pair of locking fuel caps (the car boasts twin fuel tanks) and twin reversing lights. ‘LPA 848K’ has had just six keepers to date, the most recent of whom has retained the car since 2009. During his tenure it has been equipped with a Hi-Lo suspension kit, replacement dampers, stage 3 engine tune, electronic ignition, oil cooler and electronic ignition. As recently as this year the brakes have been uprated, the wheels refurbished and the carburation changed from twin SUs to a single HIF44 unit - he has retained the originals as well as the meaty nudge bars that were a key feature of the Margrave package, if not to everybody’s taste. The vendor currently rates the 1275cc engine, four-speed manual gearbox and upholstery as ‘good’, the bodywork as ‘average’, and the paintwork as ‘below average’. A rare opportunity to acquire a poster car from the heyday of the luxury coachbuilt Minis.
Wood & Pickett rose to prominence off the back of its up-market Mini conversions. Inspired by the success of Radford’s Mini de Ville, the company created the Margrave, which featured impressive leather and walnut trimmed facias, leather or Dralon upholstery and distinctive front and rear nudge bars etc, to which customers were encouraged to add from a lengthy list of other luxury options.
In summary:
- A rare survivor of the coachbuilt Mini era
- Just 38,580 miles and six keepers from new
- Features a number of additional upgrades
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold for £9,833
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - LPA 848K
Chassis No. - TBC
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 38,000
Interest in period coachbuilt Minis is currently running high – witness the unique gathering of the Beatles’ cars at the recent London Classic Car Show - so the emergence of this rare Wood & Pickett Margrave is arguably pretty timely. It is finished in an attractive shade of metallic blue that’s complemented by sumptuous white leather interior trim. Among the more obvious internal features are a wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel, original Radiomobile Stereo 8 player, full-length Webasto sun roof, and electric windows. A tour of the exterior reveals distinctive diamond-cut WP-badged alloy wheels, twin-headlamp grille, pair of locking fuel caps (the car boasts twin fuel tanks) and twin reversing lights. ‘LPA 848K’ has had just six keepers to date, the most recent of whom has retained the car since 2009. During his tenure it has been equipped with a Hi-Lo suspension kit, replacement dampers, stage 3 engine tune, electronic ignition, oil cooler and electronic ignition. As recently as this year the brakes have been uprated, the wheels refurbished and the carburation changed from twin SUs to a single HIF44 unit - he has retained the originals as well as the meaty nudge bars that were a key feature of the Margrave package, if not to everybody’s taste. The vendor currently rates the 1275cc engine, four-speed manual gearbox and upholstery as ‘good’, the bodywork as ‘average’, and the paintwork as ‘below average’. A rare opportunity to acquire a poster car from the heyday of the luxury coachbuilt Minis.
Wood & Pickett rose to prominence off the back of its up-market Mini conversions. Inspired by the success of Radford’s Mini de Ville, the company created the Margrave, which featured impressive leather and walnut trimmed facias, leather or Dralon upholstery and distinctive front and rear nudge bars etc, to which customers were encouraged to add from a lengthy list of other luxury options.
In summary:
- A rare survivor of the coachbuilt Mini era
- Just 38,580 miles and six keepers from new
- Features a number of additional upgrades
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: March 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 11th Mar, 2023
Our March auction of classic, modern classic and prestige cars and motorbikes will take place at Mavericks in Holywell, North Wales (half an hour’s drive from Chester). Mavericks, 8 Moyston Road Business Park, Llannerch-y-Môr, Holywell, CH8 9DQ
There will be free parking for auction attendees.
Entries are now being invited, and sellers will benefit from Hampson’s unique offering of zero sellers commission for physical auctions, meaning that vendors keep 100% of the hammer price achieved for their vehicles.
If you wish to consign your vehicle to this auction, you can request a valuation here or by calling one of the Hampson Auctions team on 01606 828124
Viewing Days:
Friday 10th March 2pm - 7pm
Saturday 11th March 9am - 1pm
Fill in the form below and one of our team will get in touch with a no-obligation valuation. We will also take you through the consignment and valuation process, to enable you to make an informed decision.
If you prefer to contact us directly please call 01606 828 124 or email info@hampsonauctions.com
