|  Sold 
at aution for £11,872
 Historics 
at Brooklands auction on Saturday 8th July
 This 
chrome bumper MGBGTV8 in Black was sold at the Historics at Brooklands classic 
car auction on Saturday 8th July 2017 with a "hammer price" of £10,600. 
Together with the buyer's premium and VAT thereon of £1,272 that's a total 
purchase cost of £11,872. Auction 
report
 
 Our Pricewatch webpage reported information seen in the auction 
listing on 12th June 2017 as:
 
 £(no reserve) - chrome bumper MGBGTV8 
in Black - auction listing
 Auction listings says "fitted with the 
correct Dunlop alloy wheels (including the spare), inertia seat belts, fire extinguisher, 
sunroof, period Mountney steering wheel and chrome sill covers. Some areas require 
attention, however, the interior is smart and boasts black leather seats. 93,802 
miles". Car has the dreaded chrome overcills. Was previously registered with 
the V8 Database. Spotted by Keith Belcher. 170612 
Auction 
listing
 
 
 See our Pricewatch reports webpage. More
 |  Advert 
for sale at £16,500
 Online offer for sale on Monday 10th July
 This chrome bumper MGBGTV8 in Black has promptly appeared for sale online 
at "offers based on £16,500". It is now sitting in a showroom 
of MuscleCarTechnology in the West Midlands with the advert status of "trade". 
The photos seem to show some preparation over the weekend. So in barely two 
days the mark up is £4,628 (39%). Advert
 
 The 
text of the advert says:
 
 
 MGBGTV8 late Factory chrome bumper model 
for sale (1974)
 Advert says "CHASSIS # GD2D1-1076G REG DATE 17/05/74. 
FACTORY SPECIAL ORDER BLACK (BK79) AND ONE OF ONLY 79 PRODUCED IN BLACK. 93,850 
MILES FROM NEW. MATCHING NUMBERS. UPRATED TELESCOPIC SHOCK ABSORBER CONVERTION 
/ HANDLING KIT. LEATHER SEATS. ORIGINAL CONDITION. DRIVES VERY WELL WITH A CURRENT 
MOT. V5 TOGTHER WITH OTHER DOCUMENTATION ARE PRESENT. OFFERS BASED ON £16,500. 
170710
 
 See the online advert at link.
 |  Listed 
at auction at £16,000
 Classic Car Auctions on Saturday
 23rd 
September 2017
 This chrome bumper MGBGTV8 in Black is listed 
for auction and advertised 
as a "1974 MGBGTV8 Steeped in history" with an auction estimate of £13,000 
to £16,000 plus the buyer's premium of 12% and VAT - so in effect £14,872 
to £18,304.
 
 
 
 
 The text on the auction listing says:
 
 
 1974 
chrome bumper MGBGTV8 in Black and steeped in history
 An archetypal example 
of this classic MG looking great in Black, really substantial history file, last 
owner for twenty years, fitted with Spax shocks and handling kit, upgraded leather 
interior, said to drive very well and typifies the quintessential BGT driving 
experience. Mileage 91,000 and MOT to 10th October 2017. CCA condition report 
is "overall 82/135 (3 star rating - good every-day useable classic car, driven 
& enjoyed, commensurate with age & mileage, drives and looks as it should 
and with some vehicle history. Guide: £13,000 to £16,000 plus premium 
and VAT. 170901
 
 See the auction advert 
& listing
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