Highlights

Non runner
Very tidy car in classic red
Comprehensive mechanical overhaul
Freshly replaced running gear
Long term enthusiast keeper
One of the last 1500s built

The Appeal

This pretty Mk1 Coupe was one of the last 1500s built and was comprehensively mechanically overhauled 10 years ago when it returned to the UK. Sparingly used since, it benefits from many new parts fitted.

Finished in classic red with a matching leather interior, it has clearly been looked after by its long term keeper. With little use in recent times it is being sold as a non-runner requiring some attention. For the right buyer this car is a good basis for work and presents a very interesting project with a stylish sports coupe to enjoy at the end of it.

The History and Paperwork

Factory built and despatched in April 1959
First delivered to North America
Acquired from Ontario in 2015
UK importation documentation
One registered UK keeper since March 2015
Invoices covering mechanical overhaul on arrival in UK
Workshop manual included
Car cover supplied
BMIHT certificate dated April 2021 showing car was originally black
VIN number HMA4366543

The Condition

Pretty red paintwork an older respray from the original black
Paintwork is well kept with only light marks to note in photographs
Bodywork presents well with good panel fit and solid arches and sills
Underside in good order with healthy layer of underseal applied
Very tidy interior with red leather seats and smart dashboard
Evidence of restoration work inside including to dials and dashboard
Fitted with period correct radio and rear chrome luggage rack
Leather seats present well with only light marks to note in photographs
Grey carpets in good order

The Mechanics

1,489cc MG engine
4spd manual gearbox
Mechanical overhaul in 2015 with few miles covered since
Invoices for this work shown in photographs
Distributor, coil and leads recently replaced
Carburettors recently stripped and rebuilt
Tidy engine bay with chromed cam cover
Lots of new suspension parts fitted as shown in photographs
Sold as a non runner

BEFORE YOU BUY

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