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MG TD TF 1500 - Watson and His MGTF

James D. Watson was one of the discoverers of the structure of DNA. He and Francis Crick were awarded the Nobel Prize in 1962 for this work. In 2001 he wrote a book called "Genes, Girls, and Gamow, After The Double Helix".

In reading this book, I was surprised to find on page 229 a description of his purchase of a 1954 mgtf for $1500 in 1956. On page 230, there is even a picture of this car. The black and white photo shows a black wire wheel TF with a black convertable top and light colored side curtains.

I would be interested to find out how long he had the car and if it is still in existance.

Dr Watson is listed as the President of the Cold Spring Harbor laboratory on Long Island, New York.

Ed Curtis
55 MGTF1500
37 MGTA
Ed Curtis

This thread was discussed on 05/04/2002

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