This lot is part of The Blaauwbank Collection, an eclectic mix of vehicles spanning nearly a century of motoring. The collection showcases everything from practical classics to high-end collector cars, all carefully curated and stored in purpose-built, climate-controlled storage hangars in Central South Africa's arid climate.
For overseas buyers, this is an opportunity to acquire classic cars that have never been exposed to salted roads and the damp European climate.
Shipping Logistics:
A fixed-rate containerised shipping quote of £1,189.00 (Cape Town to London Gateway Port) has been secured by the seller via export agent VA Auto Traders (excludes SA transport and UK port fees).
Restored approximately 10 years ago by the late MG specialist Mr Greig Hamilton-Smith, regarded as one of South Africa's foremost MG experts
Highveld car, having spent over 50 years in the dry Johannesburg climate
23,269 miles covered since restoration
The Appeal
A profound leap forward from MG's T Series cars, MGA is one of the most celebrated British sports cars of the 1950s. Finished in Tartan Red over Black with red piping, and in desirable right-hand drive, this 1500 Roadster sports a particularly appealing specification.
This example has an impressive story to tell. Its second keeper was the late Mr Greig Hamilton-Smith, widely regarded as one of South Africa's leading MG authorities, who carried out a restoration described by the vendor as comprehensive, with no costs spared. Having spent over 50 years in the dry Highveld climate of Johannesburg, the car benefits from a dry state of preservation, and the vendor describes it as straight and well-presented.
Fitted with a mohair hood, chrome spoked wheels, Lucas fog and spot lamps, a badge bar, luggage rack, tonneau cover, and a leather-trimmed interior, this MG A is well-appointed. Fresh rubber has been fitted, and the vendor states it drives very well. With just two former registered keepers from new, this is an opportunity to acquire a well-provenanced example of one of the great British roadsters.IMG_1856 Noel Grove.jpeg6.45 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 23,269 miles indicated (mileage covered since restoration approximately 10 years ago)
Country of registration: South Africa
Technical inspection status: offered without technical inspection
Technical specs: 1.5-litre B Series four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual transmission
Paperwork: all SA export paperwork, local export clearance and local customs declarations are included with each vehicle sold from The Blaauwbank Collection
The MG A Roadster was also locally assembled in South Africa from kits despatched from Abingdon to Johannesburg, where BMC had an operation, and this is one of those Export Market cars
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