Highlights
- Non runner
- Very tidy car in classic red
- Comprehensive mechanical overhaul
- Freshly replaced running gear
- Long term enthusiast keeper
- One of the last 1500s built
The Appeal
This pretty Mk1 Coupe was one of the last 1500s built and was comprehensively mechanically overhauled 10 years ago when it returned to the UK. Sparingly used since, it benefits from many new parts fitted.
Finished in classic red with a matching leather interior, it has clearly been looked after by its long term keeper. With little use in recent times it is being sold as a non-runner requiring some attention. For the right buyer this car is a good basis for work and presents a very interesting project with a stylish sports coupe to enjoy at the end of it.
The History and Paperwork
- Factory built and despatched in April 1959
- First delivered to North America
- Acquired from Ontario in 2015
- UK importation documentation
- One registered UK keeper since March 2015
- Invoices covering mechanical overhaul on arrival in UK
- Workshop manual included
- Car cover supplied
- BMIHT certificate dated April 2021 showing car was originally black
- VIN number HMA4366543
The Condition
- Pretty red paintwork an older respray from the original black
- Paintwork is well kept with only light marks to note in photographs
- Bodywork presents well with good panel fit and solid arches and sills
- Underside in good order with healthy layer of underseal applied
- Very tidy interior with red leather seats and smart dashboard
- Evidence of restoration work inside including to dials and dashboard
- Fitted with period correct radio and rear chrome luggage rack
- Leather seats present well with only light marks to note in photographs
- Grey carpets in good order
The Mechanics
- 1,489cc MG engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Mechanical overhaul in 2015 with few miles covered since
- Invoices for this work shown in photographs
- Distributor, coil and leads recently replaced
- Carburettors recently stripped and rebuilt
- Tidy engine bay with chromed cam cover
- Lots of new suspension parts fitted as shown in photographs
- Sold as a non runner
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