I don't know when they were made last but it seems that each day that goes by
gets us closer to when parts are unavailable. I have a 1275 that I either need
to bore and replace the pistons, or buy a new block with new std. pistons. I
occasionally see parts for sale on ebay but nothing recently. I was bidding on
a set of oversize pistons but I underestimated the value and someone else
wanted them a lot more than I did.
The way older cars are shredded and recycled, I think collectors of all types
of cars are having to face this same future.
> According to online magazine "Classic, Performance & Retro", Austin Allegra
> owners club says Allegra owners should beware who is buying their cars. It
> looks like the supply of 1275 engines has dried up in the UK. Mini owners are
> buying up restorable Austin Allegra cars just for the 1275. Of course this is
> not what is happening to the version of 1275 we use, but could we someday see
> the same kind of "shortage"?
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