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gordclark

Canada
170 Posts
Posted - 20/09/2016 :  02:44:14  Show Profile
My April Fool’s spoof several years ago on Bob Grunau’s left-hand-drive KN0389 wasn’t so far fetched. I’ve also seen at least 2 LHD TCs; and now comes the latest abomination of a Triple M MG converted for use in North America - F 1275.

Over on the TD/TF forum, is an attempt at yet another. Have a look at http://www2.mg-cars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs&mode=thread&access=11127636106021&subject=8&source=T&thread=201609181154509178.

More sordid details on this eBay offering at http://www.ebay.com/itm/MG-F-Type-Magna-/222250301438?forcerrptr=true&hash=item33bf2677fe:g:f4YAAOSwCGVX2ZNz&item=222250301438

It must take forever to convert to lhd, and will take equally long to convert back. Certainly IMHO, not worth $19,500 USD. But there’s always someone who will have the skills to take this on.

ugh! - No Double ugh! - NO TRIPLE UGH!!

Gord in Rockburn

etlanpa

United Kingdom
560 Posts
Posted - 20/09/2016 :  09:07:34  Show Profile
Actually it wouldn't take much to convert back to RHD as it's using an Adamant steering box...

AND 19.5K is just the asking price

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Orstin

United Kingdom
637 Posts
Posted - 20/09/2016 :  10:55:36  Show Profile
shame we're not at $1.50 to the £ anymore, that would have made a difference...

So many dynamos
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MaGic_GV

United Kingdom
868 Posts
Posted - 20/09/2016 :  11:13:59  Show Profile
If it is F 1275, (I can't see the number on the ad), it is unknown to the Register, which at least adds a bit of interest!

Love that steering wheel!



Regards,
Graham
Edited by - MaGic_GV on 20/09/2016 11:16:33
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Simon

United Kingdom
448 Posts
Posted - 20/09/2016 :  12:51:34  Show Profile
What have they done to the poor old thing! At least most of what's left of the inside looks original. Think the steering wheel is ex VW Beetle.
Simon C.
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gordclark

Canada
170 Posts
Posted - 20/09/2016 :  17:01:27  Show Profile
Couldn't find it either. But the car plate looks real.





Gord Clark
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MaGic_GV

United Kingdom
868 Posts
Posted - 20/09/2016 :  20:01:22  Show Profile
Thanks Gord, yes it looks ok...

Regards,
Graham
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Richard Hardy

United Kingdom
2159 Posts
Posted - 20/09/2016 :  21:28:25  Show Profile
It is no great issue to convert this car back to right hand drive. nobody seems to raise comments to such degree when an alien engine has been fitted, which is a far greater challenge to turn back to original spec, especially if you have to find the engine. Here, at least most of the parts are still there. I don't see the issue as the car needs complete restoration anyway!

A local friend of mine was actually contemplating purchasing the car last week but having looked into shipping costs and potential import duty, it doesn't really stack up. I guess it won't be coming back to the UK at this price sadly

Rich

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Edited by - Richard Hardy on 20/09/2016 21:40:17
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