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MG MGA - Mk1 - Deluxe

Quite an interesting car (I have no connection with car or owner)

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1960-mga-1600-mk1-deluxe-roadster
John Bray

A beautiful looking car John,
if I didn't already have an MGA, I would be very tempted. If only to have all-round self adjusting disc-brakes, (I have almost given up on trying to equalise the rear drum brakes on my MGA).
The only thing that puts me off this deluxe is the glass fibre wings, I had grp wings on a coupe I used to own which had a very wavy surface to them.

Also, I wonder what the two extra holes on either side of the rear tonneau were for, just behind the seats? (they have chrome plugs in them now)
Cheers
Colyn
Colyn Firth

I presume the extra holes were probably for fitting seat belts. I have seen a couple of late cars which have a bracket on the chassis and centre tunnel for simple lap belts so another bracket on the rear scuttle with a quick release attachment would allow 3 point seat belts with use of the hood.
John Bray

Nice car - how about a sweep stake? What do you think it will go for?
Graham V

I'll start it off Graham

If as stated it has a close ratio gearbox, In the current climate where prices appear to have softened a little, I would expect the car to achieve £27,135 even with glass fibre wings.
John Bray

My guess is that it will be in the low £30,000 range, (Say £32k ) , even allowing for grp wings.

Colyn
Colyn Firth

I will jump between you and go for £30,000
Graham V

We might have to up our view

https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/events/2017-auctions/the-salon-prive-sale-2017/the-salon-prive-sale-2017-sale/cars/1960-mga-1600-mk1-deluxe-roadster
John Bray

Wow!
That is unreal!
Graham V

Looks like Colyn was closest as the car sold for £33,250 plus 6% buyers premium.
John Bray

This thread was discussed between 10/11/2020 and 16/11/2020

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