Description
Ref: 103569 Date of first registration: 01/ 01/ 1960 Kms (not guaranteed): 96, 060 Driving: left-hand drive Registration document: Collection Number of seats: 2 Number of cylinders: 4 in-line Engine displacement: 1588 cm3 Fuel: SP 98 + additive Tax horsepower (DIN): 80 CV Fiscal power: 9 Gearbox: Manual 4 speeds Body colour: Signal Red Interior colour: Black / red piping Tyres: Wear front 20% + rear 30% * 12 MONTHS WARRANTY included * POSSIBLE DELIVERY * On-the-road costs (optional): €690 including VAT (New battery, Servicing (engine oil + filter), 1/ 4 tank of fuel, Bodywork wash + polish, interior cleaning and vacuum) * ’Grey card’ and ’Collection grey card’ service (FFVE file included) MG A 1600 MKI (1959 – 1961) 31, 501 examples 96052 Miles/ 154, 580 Km Engine 1, 588 cm3 Twin SU carburettors Sports air filters Service history (total: €4, 491) Stainless steel exhaust system new at delivery Dynamo 12V Side screens Plexiglas Hood black faux leather Colour Black Tonneau cover in black faux leather Veronique trunk chromed with chrome trim 4 chrome spoked wheels on 15’’ 4 chrome Knock Offs 4 FIRESTONE tyres Obus chrome mirrors Black faux leather upholstery with red piping Central armrest in black faux leather with red piping Rear doors in Black faux leather Dashboard painted to body colour Dashboard cap in Black faux leather Instrumentation by JAEGER Original bakelite MG steering wheel Gear lever knob in bakelite MG Carpets Black Spare wheel Pump and jack Exterior / Body: The example presented here is an MG A 1600 from January 1960, in its original ’Signal Red’ colour. The bodywork was restored a few years ago and the shell received a complete new paint job. It is currently in good display condition. After a professional polish performed by our workshop with an orbital polisher, a slight blistering was noted on the engine bonnet and boot lid as well as a minor paint defect corrected on the left rear wing. The bumpers and chrome over-riders are perfectly positioned and in good condition despite slight oxidation on the front bumper. The chrome of the grille is in very good condition. The original mouldings and decorative trim are complete and in good condition. The boot badge is in perfect condition. This exemplar is also equipped with Plexiglas Side Screens in average condition. The hood in black faux leather is in good display condition. Its fitting remains improvable and its sealing conforms to the standards of the period. The PVC mica is perfectly translucent, with no cracks or fissures or yellowing despite some light scratches. This exemplar is equipped with a tonneau cover in black faux leather in excellent condition. The 4 chrome spoked wheels and their Knock Offs are in excellent condition. The 4 FIRESTONE tyres show 20% wear on the front and 30% on the rear. This exemplar is equipped with its original spare wheel (spoke chrome wheel), as well as its jack and mallet. Among the noteworthy exterior items to which this exemplar is equipped are: Plexiglas Side Screens and the tonneau cover in black faux leather and the chrome boot badge. Interior: The cabin has retained its period configuration and presents in very good display condition. The Black faux leather upholstery with red piping was restored a few years ago and is in very good condition, with no wear or stretching. The matching Black faux leather rear doors are also in good display condition. The dashboard cap in Signal Red and the central armrest in black faux leather with red piping are in good condition, with no cracks, deformations or fading. The dashboard painted to body colour Signal Red is in good condition. The JAEGER instrument cluster is complete and fully functional except for the backlighting of the gauges. The original MG 4-spoke bakelite steering wheel is in good condition. The MG bakelite gear knob is also in good condition. The Black carpets are in good display condition. Notable cabin features include: the 4-spoke MG steering wheel, the MG bakelite gear knob, and the central armrest in Black with red piping. Chassis: The on-boat inspection confirms a sound shell with no obvious accident damage or structural corrosion. The basics: sills, wing panels, wheel arches, wooden floors and longitudinals are in good condition. Usage reserve: by principle we cannot guarantee perfect alignments beyond...
