About The Blaauwbank Collection:

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).

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Highlights

Rare right-hand drive MK 2 Roadster
Believed to have had only two former registered keepers
Comprehensively restored over a five-year period by a respected MG specialist
Sold new to South Africa and assembled locally circa 1963

The Appeal

The MGA 1600 MK 2 Roadster was the final and most refined evolution of the MGA line, produced in limited numbers during a brief production run. Most were desited for US export, so right-hand drive examples are scarce.

This Roadster was originally sold new to South Africa as a Complete Knock Down kit and assembled by Motor Assemblies in Durban. Having spent its life in a dry climate, the vendor states it has always remained solid. Believed by the vendor to have passed through the hands of only two former registered keepers, it was subsequently treated to a comprehensive restoration by Alberto Ramos, a respected MG specialist. The work spanned over five years and was completed approximately six years ago, with the stated goal of returning the car to as close to as-new condition as possible. The results speak for themselves.

Key Information

Mileage: 30,877 miles (indicated)
Country of origin: South Africa
Technical inspection status: offered without inspecton
Technical specs: 1,622cc four-cylinder petrol, synchromesh manual gearbox, front disc brakes
Paperwork: all SA export paperwork, local export clearance and local customs declarations are included with each vehicle sold from The Blaauwbank Collection

The Detail

Restored by Alberto Ramos, a respected MG specialist, over a period of more than five years
The vendor describes the restoration as "concours-level"
The vendor states the paintwork has a mirror-like quality
The vendor describes the bodywork as "pin-straight"
The vendor states the floorboard woodwork is in very good condition
Chrome wire spoke wheels that is a nice expensive touch on an MG A
Heater fitted
Retro radio fitted
Originally assembled by Motor Assemblies in Durban, South Africa

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