26th Nov, 2016 9:00 GMT/BST
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1973 MG BGT V8 Registration Number: TPJ 16M Date Of First Registration: 15/10/1973 Vin Number shown
Registration Number: TPJ 16M
Date Of First Registration: 15/10/1973
Vin Number shown on V5C: GD201-594G
Actual Vin Number G-D2D1/594-G
Engine Number 48600-495 (Not Checked)
MOT Expiry: 26/01/2017
V5C Present Listing 5 Former Keepers
Current Mileage Shown: 3,267 miles (Actual mileage 103267 miles see mot history)
3528 CC
Black
Tax Exempt
The MGB introduced in 1962 was an innovative modern design two door sports car that utilized a monocoque structure rather than the body on frame construction seen on earlier MG's production ran from 1962 to 1980 and well over half a million cars were produced during this period. Between 1973 and 1976 MG built the MG BGT V8 with a very small run of two thousand five hundred and ninety one cars, one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine of these cars were the earlier chrome bumper model.
This car is commission number 000567 and was built 28th March 1973 at the Abingdon factory. Initially supplied in damask red but now presented in black and fitted with a full length Webasto roof.
The file supplied with the vehicle shows thousands have been spent on its upkeep throughout the years. Full black leather re-trim and red carpet set 15/03/1993 @ £1385.75. With receipts for around £10,000 in 1988 for a full rebuild and blueprinted engine by Brown and Gammons MG specialist's. Bottom half re-spray 14/02/2004 @ £480. Both front wings replaced 15/02/2010 @ £868.91. Rear lower arches cut out and replaced (photographic evidence included) 17/06/2011 @ £864.00. New front wings 15/02/2010
The vehicle is now fitted with a Piper X air filter and sits on after market wheels. However the original wheels are supplied along with the original chrome bumpers.
The car drives exceptionally well and has only been used for show's whilst in its current owners possession with a win at Harewood House in 1993 for best condition MG at the MG owners club show.(Trophy included in the sale)
The vehicle was fitted with two brand new batteries for delivery to the saleroom.
The vehicle is sold with the spare parts listed in the condition report and a box containing other MG related items and show accessories.
Buyer's premium of 10% (+VAT) applies to this lot
Sold for £16,000
Estimated at £14,000 - £16,000
Overall the car presents itself very well. Some very small paint imperfections and rust bubbles to the lower edge of the chrome trim on the front wings. After market alloy wheels with a few paint bubbles present fitted with a matched set of Yokohama tyres with excellent tread. Original wheels supplied off the car and would benefit from refurbishment. Front grille would benefit from re-chroming. Most panels do have paint blemishes and small imperfections as expected. The interior of the car is in very good condition with black leather seats and red piping. Carpets are red and in good order. Luggage cover fitted and the boot area is very tidy. Both front and rear bumpers have been replaced but the over riders have pitting and would benefit from replacement or re-chroming. A brief list of parts supplied with the vehicle: 1 x pair of new discs and pads, 1 x new set of grey over mats, 2 x new oil filters, 1 x fan belt, 1 x aerial manual, front and rear mud flaps with V8 logo new, 3 x rotor arms new, petrol filler cap new, hazard warning switch new, 1 set of manifold gaskets new, 1 x fuel pump new, 1 x pair of stainless steel under wing splash guards new, 3 x wheel cylinders new, and various other new and used parts including used pair of bumper over riders, condenser wiper blades, used plugs and leads etc. MOT history as follows: 2016 @ 3264 2015 @ 3241 2014 @ 3228 2013 @ 3204 2012 @ 3176 2011 @ 3153 2010 @ 3141 2009 missing 2008 @ 3131 2007 @ 3096 2006 @ 3036 2005 missing 2004 @ 2966 2003 @ 2858 2003 @ 2737 2002 missing 2001 @2697 2000 @ 2584 1999 @ 2413 1998 @ 2173 1997 @ 1840 1996 @ 1269 1995 @ 926 1994 @ 444 1993 @ 99848 1993 @ 98120 1992 missing 1991 @ 97907 1990 @ 93806 1989 @ 90292 1988 @ 84577 1987 missing 1986 missing 1985 @ 82137 No further MOT's present.
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Auction: Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia, 26th Nov, 2016
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