Highlights

• Rare and desirable 1,098 cc Mk1 GAN2 with front disc brakes
• Fully restored and retrimmed to its factory specifications
• Original bodywork, trim, components and fasteners restored and reused wherever possible
• Original green log book and BMIHT Heritage Certificate present, confirming matching numbers
• 64,764 miles indicated and believed correct
• Sympathetically upgraded with electronic ignition and a rear panhard rod 

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• It’s understood that the car has been garage-stored all its life
• The mileage is believed to be correct based on the car’s history
• The last MOT by the previous long-term owner was in Aug 1989, the odometer reading was 64,679 
• Since 1969, the car has been 'barn' stored, recovered then fully rebuilt and shows just over 110 miles more covered since
• The engine, gearbox and rear axle are confirmed matching numbers
• BMIHT Heritage Certificate
• Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
• The car is local to the vendor from new and was in single long-term ownership until around 4 years ago
• Acquired in a totally complete non-running order from a fellow MG enthusiast
• The car has always been dry garage stored as far as the vendor is aware
  
  

The Condition

• The car was stripped to a bare metal shell, with any old or inelegant repairs painstakingly rectified to an exemplary standard
• Some minor corrosion was found in usual places like sills and floors, which was treated to prevent it from returning
• Any panelwork requiring replacement was carefully carried out, avoiding modern pattern parts
• The metalwork is now as well-finished as possible and largely original
• Many of the fasteners where possible are original and replated
• Side screens present, original and serviceable but are not in perfect condition
• The vendor notes that the key will not lock the boot
• The interior has been retrimmed in as near to the correct colour of blue as possible with the original panels carefully recovered
• All switches and instruments are correct and the original items
• Retains its original, rare MG steering wheel
• A new hood in the correct colour was commissioned to match the original
• Also equipped with a matching new tonneau cover
• The shell was painted by a classic car refinishing specialist
• The chromework apart from the side strips is all original and sound, with light patina in places but nothing excessive

The Mechanics 

• The vendor reports that the car drives well and the engine is very responsive
• 1,098 cc A Series four-cylinder engine
• Four-speed manual gearbox
• The engine was stripped, cleaned and fully rebuilt -  all parts were sourced from a well-known 1,098 cc A series specialist who ensures their origin
• New shell bearings, crank & rods balanced, first rebore carried out and new pistons fitted
• Slightly updated camshaft with new followers and new timing chain (British)
• The cylinder head was overhauled with new guides, valves and springs
• The back axle was rebuilt with all new bearings and seals, rear springs reset and original shock absorbers overhauled
• The prop shaft was overhauled
• The gearbox was stripped, inspected and rebuilt as required
• New clutch plate installed with NOS cover
• New fuel tank fitted
• Electronic distributor fitted but the original is with the car
• A rear panhard rod has been added which the vendor considers essential with quarter ecliptics
• Front suspension fully rebuilt along with the steering
• The car has a new loom which was commissioned in the correct colour of fabric cover
• The regulator has an internal electronic modification for reliability
• Refurbished original light fittings

BEFORE YOU BUY