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KevinA
New Zealand
699 Posts |
 Posted - 15/03/2018 : 21:14:50
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Hi Jon
Looks like a great start. If nothing else you can plan a more in depth attack once time allows. It is well worth doing if you can see it through so I look forward to seeing your results later in the year
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CrashBox
United Kingdom
41 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2018 : 22:13:48
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I did note a number of MGs which were clearly larger than the 8hp M-Type Midgets, but time constraints stopped me writing down the details. I will look to rectify that come September. I was seeing many 11.9hp models listed, and also 17.9hp if my memory serves me right.
It's going to be a mammoth task, that's for sure, but I enjoy that.
I have mentioned that my 1932 Minor was originally registered with the number JO 5914. Well, I found the record for it and can let folks know that it was sold new to a Miss Eva Mary Tweed of Mangapapa Farm, Carterton, Oxon. Unfortunately, the house and farm no longer exist as it fell foul of rapid expansion of Carterton due to the opening of RAF Brize Norton in 1937. I believe the farm survived up until the early 1970s when development of the town accelerated. Miss Tweed seems to have married a Mr.Thomas Grimshaw in 1935. I'm continuing the research. |
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Mike the M
United Kingdom
485 Posts |
Posted - 18/03/2018 : 17:07:27
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Well done! Will put those details on the database! I look forward to seeing more!
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Mike the M
United Kingdom
485 Posts |
Posted - 18/03/2018 : 17:59:02
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JO 1 was a demonstrator and is confirmed by the registration to Morris Garages. The number is now on a Renault!
JO 5 with the late date of registration and the Black and Red colour combiunation looks to have been on a coupe. It is now on an Audi!
JO 98 is now on a Mercedes!
However, JO 96 is on 2M1933, but has not been seen for a long time!!
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Colin McLachlan
United Kingdom
996 Posts |
Posted - 19/03/2018 : 09:57:24
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I've sometimes been asked whether my number plate is worth more than the car, a question that really irritates me. However, in the case of JO 96, it's worrying to think that it might be the case. Can't imaging what JO 90 would be worth to a 1960s puppet TV fan.
Colin
Markinch, Fife.
PA 0613
MG3242
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tonym
United Kingdom
657 Posts |
Posted - 19/03/2018 : 15:16:19
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Whatever happened to John Thornley's MG 1 registration.
It was sold many years ago for something like £250,000
Could it still be on an MG ? |
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John James
United Kingdom
991 Posts |
Posted - 19/03/2018 : 15:19:48
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Yes, it's on an MGA.
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SV4670
United Kingdom
305 Posts |
Posted - 19/03/2018 : 15:57:53
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6481 Posts |
Posted - 19/03/2018 : 21:36:59
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin McLachlan
I've sometimes been asked whether my number plate is worth more than the car
That's probably because it's on a P Type, Colin 
Simon J
J3437 |
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sam christie
United Kingdom
3154 Posts |
Posted - 19/03/2018 : 21:37:51
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A National Tyre Service search this evening reveals -
"MG1
.... vehicle has been identified as a 2010 ASTON MARTIN PETROL 5 DOOR HATCHBACK (RAPIDE V12 AUTO)."
Is anyone anywhere even slightly impressed?
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John James
United Kingdom
991 Posts |
Posted - 19/03/2018 : 23:25:44
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Not impressed Sam!
A DVLA Enquiry shows MG 1 as a 1959 1600cc MG.
I have a photo of this MGA.
There is a 2010 4735cc Aston Martin with the registration mark MG 71. |
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Colin McLachlan
United Kingdom
996 Posts |
Posted - 20/03/2018 : 09:34:50
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You'll pay for that, Simon!
Colin
Markinch, Fife.
PA 0613
MG3242
Register No. 2591 |
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6481 Posts |
Posted - 20/03/2018 : 10:22:26
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I’ll buy you a pint in Peebles, Colin
Simon J
J3437 |
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sam christie
United Kingdom
3154 Posts |
Posted - 20/03/2018 : 16:38:41
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John I stand corrected. it seems National Tyres is not up to date with MG 1. Oddly National Tyres has the correct details for one of my cars but for some reason the DVLA has decided it no longer exists.
It is only my opinion but I feel a bought and sold number debases both the donor vehicle and the recipient.
Presumably John Thornley's car MG 1 no longer exists.
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Cooperman
United Kingdom
787 Posts |
Posted - 20/03/2018 : 19:08:32
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I think that the last car John Thornley had MG 1 on was an MGB GT.
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