Highlight

• Only two previous owners
• Covered only 76,664 km
• Equipped with the rare original hard top
• Classic British Racing Green colour scheme
• Well maintained, original and unmodified car with low mileage
  
  

The Attractions

The MGF marked the rebirth of the MG brand and is one of the best-loved two-seater sports cars of the last 30 years. While the Mazda MX5 had a retro look and rather traditional mechanics, the MGF was notable for its innovative and decidedly avant-garde technological choices for a large production car at a relatively low price.

The mid-engine configuration that allowed optimal weight balance, the lively K-series engine and the sophisticated Hydragas suspension made the MGF a fun car to drive and at the same time surprisingly comfortable. Today, well-preserved examples of the first series are rare, because many were driven with far too much impetus, and highly sought after by collectors, who appreciate the brilliant ride and the many refined technical and aesthetic solutions.

This MGF Mk1 has a particularly low mileage, having covered less than 77,000 km since new, in the hands of just two careful and competent previous owners. It is finished in the classic and particularly desirable British Racing Green colour scheme and retains all its original equipment, including 15-inch 6-spoke alloy wheels and a rare hard top.

We have been informed that this MGF drives well and that everything works as it should. It is an excellent opportunity to discover a wonderful classic spider that is very usable and easy to handle.

History and Documentation

• Registered in 1997
• Registered in Italy, which makes it easy to transfer to the EU
• Only two owners since new
• We have been told that this car is registered with the Automotoclub Storico Italiano
  
  

Conditions

• The seller has informed us that the bodywork and paintwork are in excellent condition
• The paintwork looks good in the photos, with some slight signs of ageing
• The bodywork appears solid and correct, and there are no reported damages or accidents
• Some parking dents and other minor bodywork defects
• MGF's most sensitive areas such as wheel arches, sills and rear air intakes appear to be in good shape
• Finished in classic British Racing Green colour with original hard top in the same colour
• Fitted with original 15-inch 6-spoke alloy wheels, which look good but have a few scratches
• Hankook and Goodyear tyres appear to be in good condition, with good tread, as visible in the photos
• Original black soft top in good condition, with slight marks shown in photos
• Interior in good condition overall, with a slight wear mark on the driver's seat
• Traces of wear on the rubber seal of the driver's side sill, visible in the photo gallery
• Equipped with Clarion CD player
• Seats in fair condition with some creases on driver's seat cover
• Some slight scratches and marks in the passenger compartment, also visible on the centre armrest
• We have been told that the electrical system is in good condition
• The underbody has been described to us as solid and undamaged, with some areas highlighted in the photos
• Equipped with wind deflector
• There is a small stain on the top of the passenger side dashboard, visible in the photos
• The inner lining of the soft top shows some slight marks highlighted in the photos
  
  

Mechanics

• K-Series 4 cylinder engine of 1,796cm³ with 120 HP
• 5-speed manual gearbox
• The seller assures us that this MGF is efficient and ready to go
• No operating or driving problems have been reported to us
• Low mileage, with less than 77,000 km
  
  

BEFORE BUYING