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MGA "1943" MGA
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JamesWilson
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WHOA... yeah sure... lemme just pull that sum of cash out of my "pocket change".... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif
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Rats. I'll have to sell the Ferarris /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
for such a desirable car.... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lol.gif
WHOA... yeah sure... lemme just pull that sum of cash out of my "pocket change".... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif
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Rats. I'll have to sell the Ferarris /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
for such a desirable car.... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lol.gif
Matthew E. Herd
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I get the feeling that some of the details are a bit wrong ... Raced in a Grand Prix? It looks way too perfect to have ever been in a real race (no holes, roll bar, etc.). Of course, it could have been repaired ... but still ...
Although, at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, there was a Jag restorer who was talking about using genuine cloth wiring harnesses and selling E types for $150,000. It was pretty clear that he was a true concours fanatic, but I think he was also out of his mind ... There's a mostly complete jag I could have my hands on (no bonnet, some crash damage) for less than $5000. Of course it needs a paint job, but it should fire right up ... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif Don't need another project!
Although, at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, there was a Jag restorer who was talking about using genuine cloth wiring harnesses and selling E types for $150,000. It was pretty clear that he was a true concours fanatic, but I think he was also out of his mind ... There's a mostly complete jag I could have my hands on (no bonnet, some crash damage) for less than $5000. Of course it needs a paint job, but it should fire right up ... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif Don't need another project!
Steve_S
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There's no mistake. This guy is full of it. Why on earth would someone ship a LHD USA car back to England to race it in a grand prix and then ship it back to the USA and return it to road use? He doesn't even know who drove it, what the name of the race was or what position the car came in at.
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Bruce Bowker
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Anyone have any idea what this means?
The history of the car is very interesting... In 1956 MG released only 500 to the USA as a test since the design was dramatically different than previous MG Models. All 500 sold quickly and the style quickly was followed by other sport car companies.
Actually I think I understand him to be saying that MG made only 500 of the "A" just to see if they would sell? I DOUBT IT!! But I don't understand who else quickly followed. Austin Healey already looked like this sort of. Triumph never did.
The history of the car is very interesting... In 1956 MG released only 500 to the USA as a test since the design was dramatically different than previous MG Models. All 500 sold quickly and the style quickly was followed by other sport car companies.
Actually I think I understand him to be saying that MG made only 500 of the "A" just to see if they would sell? I DOUBT IT!! But I don't understand who else quickly followed. Austin Healey already looked like this sort of. Triumph never did.
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I think the guy is intimating that this is the TYPE of car that raced in the Grand Prix and this is the TYPE of car Elvis and whatever her name was, drove/rode in. Not specifically THIS car. Which devalues it completely in my eyes. I'd have bought it otherwise.
As far as the '43 MGA. Wasn't England a bit busier in '43 than worrying about exporting cars to the US? Tanks, bomber maybe, but cars?
As far as the '43 MGA. Wasn't England a bit busier in '43 than worrying about exporting cars to the US? Tanks, bomber maybe, but cars?
Steve_S
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MG did not produce 500 cars as a test for the market. The testing phase was done long before the production models and was performed on modified TF chassis. Someone commented on another BBS that the "500" was probabloy just the first order from the US importer when the car was released. That means nothing in my book.
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i emailed this ?gent?
1.
so the vin number is not the actual vin number? you are selling a car under false pretenses and any sale could be considered non binding since the car represented is not the car for sale.
2. As an owner of several Mg's and looking for more, I am a serious buyer for this vehicle.
3. Please elaborate on the vehicles history. What is it that makes it worth almost three times the price of most other Mg A's
4. Do you have Photos of the under carriage and engine bay?
thank You
Mark
here is what i got back
Response from xstorage
Item: MG : MGA (4587010370)
This message was sent while the listing was active.
xstorage is the seller.
Misuse of eBay Email Forwarding System
eBay allows members to contact one another through the eBay Email Forwarding System, with features such as Contact an eBay Member and Ask Seller a Question. The purpose of these features is to provide an open avenue of communication between eBay users.
Violations of this policy may result in a range of actions, including:
? Forfeit of eBay fees on cancelled listings
? Limits placed on account privileges
? Loss of PowerSeller status
? Account suspension
Cc: eBay Security
This has to be a scam.
mark
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so the vin number is not the actual vin number? you are selling a car under false pretenses and any sale could be considered non binding since the car represented is not the car for sale.
2. As an owner of several Mg's and looking for more, I am a serious buyer for this vehicle.
3. Please elaborate on the vehicles history. What is it that makes it worth almost three times the price of most other Mg A's
4. Do you have Photos of the under carriage and engine bay?
thank You
Mark
here is what i got back
Response from xstorage
Item: MG : MGA (4587010370)
This message was sent while the listing was active.
xstorage is the seller.
Misuse of eBay Email Forwarding System
eBay allows members to contact one another through the eBay Email Forwarding System, with features such as Contact an eBay Member and Ask Seller a Question. The purpose of these features is to provide an open avenue of communication between eBay users.
Violations of this policy may result in a range of actions, including:
? Forfeit of eBay fees on cancelled listings
? Limits placed on account privileges
? Loss of PowerSeller status
? Account suspension
Cc: eBay Security
This has to be a scam.
mark
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Now there is a message that hobbyists need not reply. Only serious collectors!!!!!
Who is this person? And do I understand you can not email him?
I have seen that Route 66 wallpaper on many car sales on eBay. Is that just generic or does an actual dealer have it? This person has only one car for sale.
Bruce
Who is this person? And do I understand you can not email him?
I have seen that Route 66 wallpaper on many car sales on eBay. Is that just generic or does an actual dealer have it? This person has only one car for sale.
Bruce
JamesWilson
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I think the guy is intimating that this is the TYPE of car that raced in the Grand Prix and this is the TYPE of car Elvis and whatever her name was, drove/rode in. Not specifically THIS car. Which devalues it completely in my eyes. I'd have bought it otherwise.
As far as the '43 MGA. Wasn't England a bit busier in '43 than worrying about exporting cars to the US? Tanks, bomber maybe, but cars?
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I don't think MGAs ever competed in Grand Prix events- open wheeled single seaters were used. That's why I asked:
": I'm very interested in the fact that this was raced in a Grand Prix. Which one, when and who drove it- did it finish and in what place? There would undoubtedly be photos to document and support this valuable aspect of the car's history.
Nov-04-05
A: I will try to gather this information. As soon as I get any details, they will posted. Thanks for your interest."
I'm not going to hold my breath- now if it could be documented and proven this truly would be a rare and unique MGA.
I rather suspect that they mean MGAs were raced without any idea that Grand Prix are a particular kind of race for particular cars, just as Elvis and Ms. Kelly drove sports cars on occasion; with no particular connection to MGAs in either case.
Maybe the seller ought to fire up his photo-shop and paste that sucker in between Stirling Moss and Fangio going through a corner at Monaco with Grace waving to them all....
That'd be worth $114,000, eh? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yesnod.gif
Er, then there's the "reserve".... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
I think the guy is intimating that this is the TYPE of car that raced in the Grand Prix and this is the TYPE of car Elvis and whatever her name was, drove/rode in. Not specifically THIS car. Which devalues it completely in my eyes. I'd have bought it otherwise.
As far as the '43 MGA. Wasn't England a bit busier in '43 than worrying about exporting cars to the US? Tanks, bomber maybe, but cars?
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I don't think MGAs ever competed in Grand Prix events- open wheeled single seaters were used. That's why I asked:
": I'm very interested in the fact that this was raced in a Grand Prix. Which one, when and who drove it- did it finish and in what place? There would undoubtedly be photos to document and support this valuable aspect of the car's history.
Nov-04-05
A: I will try to gather this information. As soon as I get any details, they will posted. Thanks for your interest."
I'm not going to hold my breath- now if it could be documented and proven this truly would be a rare and unique MGA.
I rather suspect that they mean MGAs were raced without any idea that Grand Prix are a particular kind of race for particular cars, just as Elvis and Ms. Kelly drove sports cars on occasion; with no particular connection to MGAs in either case.
Maybe the seller ought to fire up his photo-shop and paste that sucker in between Stirling Moss and Fangio going through a corner at Monaco with Grace waving to them all....
That'd be worth $114,000, eh? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yesnod.gif
Er, then there's the "reserve".... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
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Man I'd write that check....ooops Nigerian postal money order
tony barnhill
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I emailed him with 3 questions & got the same email...then I emailed him back & let him know the size of my collection & that I am a "serious collector"...got the same email again! Screw him!
Banjo
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3. Please elaborate on the vehicles history. What is it that makes it worth almost three times the price of most other Mg A's
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Three times?!! I was thinking more like TEN times.
I'd love to email this guy, but it's not worth it.
He's obviously full of it.
I should have him post my TR4. He could say how it is the same car that was seen in movies and magizines.
I mean TR4s have been in several movies, and they were advertised in all kinds of magazines when they were new.... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
3. Please elaborate on the vehicles history. What is it that makes it worth almost three times the price of most other Mg A's
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Three times?!! I was thinking more like TEN times.
I'd love to email this guy, but it's not worth it.
He's obviously full of it.
I should have him post my TR4. He could say how it is the same car that was seen in movies and magizines.
I mean TR4s have been in several movies, and they were advertised in all kinds of magazines when they were new.... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
