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- The September Classic Car Sale 2022
- 1963 MG B Pull Handle Roadster
1963 MG B Pull Handle Roadster
Lot Number: 709
1963 MG B Pull Handle Roadster
Desirable early car re-clothed in a Heritage Shell a few years ago and remaining in lovely condition.
- Sold for: £12,938
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 24th September, 2022 at 11.00am BST at
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BODY COLOUR
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REG NUMBER
XKR 571A -
ODOMETER READING
47074 Miles
SUMMARY
Desirable early car re-clothed in a Heritage Shell a few years ago and remaining in lovely condition.
DESCRIPTION
- A first 12 months of production, pull door handle example finished in Tartan Red
- Restored some years ago utilising one of the first Heritage Shells
- Retaining many of the early car features including 3-bearing engine, 3-synchro gearbox, pull door handles, Banjo steering wheel, pack away hood, dealer-fitted belts and steel wheels
- Approaching its 60th Anniversary, but clearly demonstrating the good looks that made the B so popular
- In lovely condition throughout, on the button and driving well
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 709
- Make
- MG
- Model
- MGB 1.8 ROADSTER
- Variant
- Roadster
- Registration Number
- XKR 571A
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- GHN318709
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Red
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Charles Smalley
- Car Specialist
- 07421 007866
- charles@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Charles.
CONTACTSCORE:
77 / 130
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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
Vehicles can be collected from The Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN, on Sunday 25th September between 10am and 3pm and Monday 26th September between 9am and 1pm.
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Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of The WEC by 1pm on Monday 26th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
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