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 of £1,272 that's a total purchase
cost of £11,872. Auction
report
Details seen in the auction listing on 12th June 2017:
£(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. | 
Auction
listing at £13/16,000
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 indicating a 25% to 54% uplift on the sale at the auction
in July!
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 |
