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Sold 1960 MG-A w/ 85k Miles (1-family ownership)

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  1. Bthesixthree

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    Hello F-Chatters-

    My neighbor here in San Diego and good family friend since high school has decided it is time to part with her MG.

    Her father purchased it new in Pennsylvania back in early '61 and has been in her family since. He passed away about 10 years ago and she went back to PA and brought it out here to San Diego.

    We just spent $3,100 with Mel of Mel's British Car Repair here in SD to re-build the twin SU Carbs, and go through the Brakes. The car fires right up and drives nice. It gets tons of attention whenever I have driven it and is pretty fun, even for my lean 6'3" frame.

    - 85,000 Original Miles
    - Heritage Certificate
    - 1600cc I4 Engine (engine #: 16GA-U 9793)
    - 4-speed Manual Trans
    - Single Family Ownership Since New
    - Records/Receipts Going Back Until 1962
    - "Old English White" with Black Interior
    - Knock-Off Wire Wheels
    - Newer Tires
    - New Plug Wires & Plugs

    The car is say a 7.5 out of 10. The body is straight and clean. Interior is great. If she were keeping it, she'd probably have the Suspension Bushings done and a few other small items.


    Asking $26,500.
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  3. Mang

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    Bringatrailer bringing good $ for these the past year.
     
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    You always come up with some nice, and unique, ones. GLWS
     
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    I like the patina on those seats!
     
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  6. DanNE

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    $3.1K to rebuild carbs and brakes? yikes...
     
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    Yes, Mel's proud of his craft haha
     
  9. technom3

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    Meh... It's not that far off.

    Most of these alleged carb specialist guys are about 800 bucks but you gotta pull the carbs off and put them on so add another 200-300 for that.

    So 1100.

    4 wheel cylinders at say 30 bucks. That's 120. 4 drums for 250. Front and rear shows at 80 each. Rebuild the master (although I always just buy a new one) change a fitting or two. Put new brakes hoses on at 15 a corner. All the labor and bleed... If it bled well the first time your lucky... And away ya go. Your 2500 all day long. Add in some shope supplies and an oil change plus tax. You are there.
     
  10. pearsonhaus

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    Very nice, GLWS!!
     
  11. energy88

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    Love that passenger seat tonneau cover. Used to have that on a previous Triumph.
     
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    Is this still for sale??
     
  13. Bthesixthree

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    Sold for $22.5k.
     
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  15. Bthesixthree

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    Yes, the exact right buyer came along from NorCal. Wanted a garage ornament more or less.
     
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