[Bmcu] 1957 MGA 1500 4 SALE

[Edwin Petersen]

OK, here is my input on your car.  There are about 20 MGA's on eBay today.
Realistic price for a car in your car's condition are getting bids from 15K
to 20K.  You can see that some have buy it now prices around 25K but are not
making bid.  Old Car's price guide places top end at 26K.  This would be a
show car in perfect trophy winning  condition at a National meet.  What we
call trailered, not driven condition.  On the Old Cars price guide scale of
cars yours would most likely be a 3 (1 perfect, 6 needs full restoration).
For a car in number 3 condition they give a figure of $11,700.  I would say
that is consistent with what eBay is showing?  (Keep in mind that most of
the cars on eBay report condition better than they actually are.)  Most of
our BMCU folks who have restored and drive their cars would admit that their
car is somewhere around number 3 condition.

 

Good luck in finding a buyer.  With that said, you should rekindle your love
for the British experience and start driving it as much as you can..  They
are a "B L A S T" to own and drive.

 

Brownie

Edwin L. "Brownie" Petersen MA, CSHM, ASA,

Retired Aerospace, Retired USAF

  435 279-6930

browniepetersen at readytek.net

 

 

 

From: bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Bliss, Trent E [NTK]
Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2012 12:46 PM
To: bmcu at autox.team.net
Subject: [Bmcu] 1957 MGA 1500 4 SALE

 

Cheers all,

  My name is Trent Bliss and I live in West Valley City Utah. I have been on
your BMCU email list for the last several years but have never actually
attended any of the car rallies or events. I would like to solicit your
help. I have been restoring my 1957 MGA 1500 roadster for the last 15+
years. I have finally finished the restoration (mostly). Maybe 95%.  I did
this restoration myself. I am an amateur. It just sits in a garage and never
gets driven. I have lost interest and would like to sell it. I want her to
go to someone who will drive and nurture her. I am not actually sure of the
cars value. Can you help me determine the cars worth? I figure I am in to it
around $10,000. And I couldn't even begin to estimate the hours I have
logged while working on it. The car is red with tan leather interior. The
engine has been rebuilt. I have a lot of extra used and new parts that goes
with the sale. It does not have wire wheels.

I have several pictures that I can send if you are interested or know
someone who might be.

This is what still needs to be done. 

1. The top needs to be attached. I have the original metal top frame and a
brand new black vinyl top that is still in the box.

2. The muffler needs to be installed. I have a brand new muffler, still in
the box. 

3. The rear suspension is in place but the previous owner put an iron
bracket on the car frame in order to raise the rear end. That needs to be
removed and the leather strap installed. 

4. It has new paint, but I scratched the passenger door while working on the
car. It also needs a little touch up paint in a few other spots.

5. I have the original side curtains but they need to be restored.

 Other than that, I believe the car is complete. And everything is working.
It runs well.

Your input would be appreciated and helpful in determining the cars value.

 

If anyone is interested in purchasing the automobile, please call or come
and have a look. Make me an offer...... 

Thanks..

Trent Bliss 801-969-5342

 

 

 

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