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- The Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show Sale 2023
- 1958 MG A 1500 Coupé
1958 MG A 1500 Coupé
Lot Number: 149
1958 MG A 1500 Coupé
Recently returned to the road after a gentle 35 year restoration.
- Sold for: £12,750
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 25th March, 2023 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Orient Red -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
5568 HK -
ODOMETER READING
84546 Miles
SUMMARY
Recently returned to the road after a gentle 35 year restoration.
DESCRIPTION
- Introduced in 1957 the coupé version of MG’s popular 1500 Roadster featured wraparound screens, upholstered door cards, wind-up windows and door locks
- The 1,498cc four-cylinder offered 72bhp, 0-60 in 15 seconds and 98mph, pretty impressive in-period
- Acquired by our client in 1984 and finally returned to the road around five years ago
- Fully rebuilt during this time including the brakes and an engine re-bore
- Treated to a fresh coat of its original Orient Red with its original steel wheels fully refurbished
- Superbly retrimmed in Deep Red with new 'bound' carpets, Rexine-covered dashboard and restored 'sprung' wheel
- A well-presented and very usable example of a hugely popular classic
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 149
- Make
- MG
- Model
- MGA 1500
- Variant
- Coupe
- Registration Number
- 5568 HK
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- HMC1345338
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Orient Red
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Gary Dunne
- Car Specialist
- 07740 946796
- gary@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Gary.
CONTACTSCORE:
85 / 135
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About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
TBC
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