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- 1979 MG Midget 1500 44 miles!
1979 MG Midget 1500 44 miles!
Lot Number: 701
1979 MG Midget 1500 44 miles!
Dry stored for its entire life, this is a unique opportunity to buy a 'brand new' 42 years old MG.
- Sold for: £18,315
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 11th December, 2021 at 11.00am GMT at
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BODY COLOUR
Black -
REG NUMBER
NA -
ODOMETER READING
44 Miles
SUMMARY
Dry stored for its entire life, this is a unique opportunity to buy a 'brand new' 42 years old MG.
DESCRIPTION
- Late-production 1493cc Midget in gloss black with a black interior
- Purchased as one of a pair from Dutton Forshaw (Blackburn) in 1979
- Never registered. The owner's wife used the sister car as her daily driver
- Supplied with its original Bill of Sale; £2,624.26 dated 16/06/1979
- Still with its original tool kit, jack, radio fitting kit, keys, plastic covers etc.
- Never appears to have been covered over. Lots of dust but otherwise looks great
- 44 delivery miles only, incredible, a very dusty 'new car'
- Offered at No Reserve, unlikely ever to be repeated
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 701
- Make
- MG
- Model
- MIDGET 1500
- Registration Number
- NA
- Chassis Number
- GAN6/218113G
- Transmission
- RHD
- Body Colour
- Black
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Rick Foster
- rick@classiccarauctions.co.uk
SCORE:
109 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Covered in 40+ years of dust. Never been driven since day delivered.
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Original manufacturers seat coverings on seats, carpets and headrests. Roof and tonneau cover unused in boot.
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Never run since delivered. Battery missing. stored 42 years
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
hasn't moved for 42 years
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
not moved for 42 years
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Vehicle History
Remarks
Original invoice from sale to father in law.
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
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