1981 MGBGT-LE 1 owner

Lot Number 256

1981 MGBGT-LE 1 owner

  • Sold for: £4,876

Bid online during our live auction or at The Saleroom.

LIVE AUCTION: Tuesday 21st April | 12.00pm BST
  • BODY COLOUR
    Pewter Metallic
  • DRIVE
    RHD
  • Registration Number
    REG NUMBER
    RRK575W
  • ODOMETER READING
    96370

DESCRIPTION

1 of just 580 GT LE's produced to celebrate 50 years of production & to mark the end of MGB production at Abingdon. Equipped with Overdrive, Silver LE decals, LE front spoiler, Special Limited Edition badges and cast LE alloy wheels. An Original UK RHD example, supplied new to a lady Barrister by MG dealer Weston's Garage (Kew) Ltd, complete with documented comprehensive history including the original bill of sale (OTR price of £6,805.75)

Original owners document wallet, ownassport. The vehicle has been stored indoors all of its life. The interior of the vehicle is immaculate. I anticipate the majority of the work will be on the engine and running gear as it hasn't been started in over thirty years. There may also be soer's handbook, original passport to service (Stamped by Weston's Garage Ltd & Connell Cars Ltd up to 89,961 miles), along with various service/parts invoices. In late 2000 RRK 575W was subject to a body restoration by Autoperfection of London Cosme minor body work due to mild corrosion on the sills.ting over £5,500, in 2007 an unleaded cylinder head conversion was carried out by a Classic Car specialist , a genuine 1 owner example which has covered just 96,370 miles from new.

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
256
Make
MG
Model
BGT LE
Registration Number
RRK575W
MOT Expiry
09/04/2016
Chassis Number
GVGEJ1AG522487
Engine Number
-39759
Body Colour
Pewter Metallic

CCA VENDOR CONDITION REPORT

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About the CCA Vendor Condition Report


A lot's condition report is compiled based on information provided to CCA by the vendor of the lot. CCA has no access to lots prior to a sale but does review their condition on the day of the sale. CCA strongly recommends viewing a lot prior to a sale as it cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. CCA will not entertain any disputes over vendor condition reports.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

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