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MG Maverick
United Kingdom
1045 Posts |
Posted - 15/02/2018 : 07:21:22
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Love it or hate it ! An Australian Rover friend sent me these photos of an MG ' down under ' .
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Chris
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Ian Bowers
United Kingdom
948 Posts |
Posted - 15/02/2018 : 08:04:18
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Crumpet magnet, extrordinaire!
Ian Bowers OD 6791 J3 3772 |
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Cooperman
United Kingdom
764 Posts |
Posted - 15/02/2018 : 10:20:11
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You sit in the drivers seat and say out loud what's written on the bonnet several times.
John Cooper M 628 |
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coracle
United Kingdom
1973 Posts |
Posted - 15/02/2018 : 10:36:50
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What? "Made in Birmingham." |
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paul55
Luxembourg
732 Posts |
Posted - 15/02/2018 : 10:38:17
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Ian, "crumpet magnet"..not so much with that nice ally body! |
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George Eagle
United Kingdom
3244 Posts |
Posted - 15/02/2018 : 10:59:07
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Mmmmmm, probably started out as a TA/TB/Tc?
I wonder what engine that is? Rover![](images/icon_smile_blush.gif)
George L2023 |
Edited by - George Eagle on 15/02/2018 10:59:55 |
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paul55
Luxembourg
732 Posts |
Posted - 15/02/2018 : 11:22:14
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George, Don't think that it's a T type chassis, look t the size of it in the engine photo,it also looks too new. Originally I thought that it was an MGC or Healey 3000 engine, but I can't make out any tappet chest covers, and the ribs at the front I don't recognise.
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mgmog
United Kingdom
469 Posts |
Posted - 15/02/2018 : 11:32:11
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I think td or later, ifs and also rear spring hanger shackles upside down.
Rich Stott
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paul55
Luxembourg
732 Posts |
Posted - 15/02/2018 : 11:48:16
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Yes Rich, I was thinking TD/TF too. |
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Bob Grunau
Canada
290 Posts |
Posted - 15/02/2018 : 13:32:24
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I say based on an MG TD. Gas tank and spare holder are TD, chassis is TD, handbrake is TD, rack and pinion is TD. No idea on engine. Bob, Canada |
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sven
Sweden
436 Posts |
Posted - 15/02/2018 : 13:45:31
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Hi I think the engine looks lika a big Austin-Healey as does the gearbox remote and the rear spring hangers. Valve cover ? If I am right it would be a fearsom beast. Just some thoughts
Sven Sweden |
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Matthew Magilton
Australia
179 Posts |
Posted - 15/02/2018 : 22:13:37
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Owned by Melbourne MGCC member Phil S. Its a Y type chassis with a 2433cc Blue Streak (Australian Austin) engine if I recall. Goes very nicely too. Sunglasses are advised!
Matthew. |
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thecollingburnboys
United Kingdom
574 Posts |
Posted - 15/02/2018 : 23:21:37
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That is one cool looking MG. Sometimes you just got to stuff originality and not worry about restoring it to the same as the day it left the factory and put your own mark on it. That is a head turner of a car with attitude, style and class. I'm in the camp that LOVES IT!!! If the next generations are to fall in love with these cars then there has to be some show stoppers like this.
Hats off to the restorers/owners, it is stunning and super cool and if it upsets a few purists along the way then even better :-).
Regards James Collingburn |
Edited by - thecollingburnboys on 15/02/2018 23:26:26 |
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thecollingburnboys
United Kingdom
574 Posts |
Posted - 20/02/2018 : 10:38:39
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Hi Matthew, please tell Phil that I think it looks amazing, a real show stopper of a car that will appeal to classic car lovers outside of MG aswell. I usually prefer swept wing cars as men love those womanly curves but that is a sexy car. Old styling but futuristic bare metal at the same time, love it!!!
quote: Originally posted by Matthew Magilton
Owned by Melbourne MGCC member Phil S. Its a Y type chassis with a 2433cc Blue Streak (Australian Austin) engine if I recall. Goes very nicely too. Sunglasses are advised!
Matthew.
Regards James Collingburn |
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Matthew Magilton
Australia
179 Posts |
Posted - 20/02/2018 : 22:38:48
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Thank you James, I will mention that when I next see Phil.
Cheers, Matthew. |
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