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MG Maverick
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 27/01/2018 : 09:58:09
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A question please for those who may know.
Being relatively new to MG, I was wondering whether MG offered any personal presents as a way of saying thankyou when a new car was sold. The reason for asking is that my other favoured car manufacturer Rover during the early 1930s always gave purchasers of new cars a pocket watch as a thankyou gift. Did MG have a similar gesture ?
( Photo attached original gift for one of my Rovers ).
Chris
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Bobles
Australia
22 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2018 : 11:05:57
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In the late '20s Morris Garages were giving out these vesta cases.
This one is on ebay right now.
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Mikeenty
United Kingdom
198 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2018 : 11:19:41
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Just looked up the asking price. I have bought and sold complete cars for 1/10th of that!!!
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sam christie
United Kingdom
3101 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2018 : 11:56:35
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In 'The Darkest Hour' Churchill is represented using a matchbox of a similar design. Though set in 1940 the film also features a very nice black RM Riley in a couple of shots.
Not an MG watch these MG table lighters are an alternative to matches.
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Gerhard Maier
Germany
873 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2018 : 17:42:39
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Or what about Lord Nuffield's "Revolving MG-Calendar" for special customers!
Gerhard
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KJ1592
United Kingdom
451 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2018 : 18:29:03
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A few promotional items from my collection, I’ve never seen a pre war MG pocket watch though.
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KJ1592
United Kingdom
451 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2018 : 18:32:14
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KJ1592
United Kingdom
451 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2018 : 18:33:22
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KJ1592
United Kingdom
451 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2018 : 18:37:51
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MG Maverick
United Kingdom
1045 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2018 : 20:52:27
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Impressive, thanks for sharing.
Chris
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Cooperman
United Kingdom
760 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2018 : 22:15:00
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In Michael Ellman-Brown's book MG Collectables there are hundreds of items, including a couple of watches, to make your mouth water. Here is a picture of a couple of mine, which I have posted before.
John Cooper M 628 |
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MaGic_GV
United Kingdom
868 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2018 : 22:53:02
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quote:
Originally posted by KJ1592
Ian, in the pic showing the p type with cup on the bonnet, do you know the identity of the ( presumed) driver behind?
Fabulous collection, by the way....
Regards,
Graham
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MaGic_GV
United Kingdom
868 Posts |
Posted - 29/01/2018 : 08:01:17
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quote:
Originally posted by KJ1592
Ian, in the pic showing the p type with cup on the bonnet, do you know the identity of the ( presumed) driver behind?
Regards,
Graham
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KJ1592
United Kingdom
451 Posts |
Posted - 29/01/2018 : 16:58:47
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| Hi Graham, I’ll check when I’m home later this week but pretty sure there is no indication as the identity of the car or the driver. Frustrating. All the best, Ian |
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Brian Kelly
USA
526 Posts |
Posted - 29/01/2018 : 19:14:01
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Graham.
This car was discussed a couple of years back on the forum.
I have tried to search the link to no avail.
A period film on U-Tube shows it on a trial.
I recall Ray Masters had a hand in the film or its identification.
He happened to I.D. it by the location of the Union Flag on the bonnet.
Perhaps someone can locate the posting in Search.
Brian.
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Ray Masters
United Kingdom
568 Posts |
Posted - 30/01/2018 : 08:47:52
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| Any help would be much appreciated for my failing memory !. |
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