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Blue M
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 02/07/2022 : 05:36:27
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| A very nice matching numbers J1 is on eBay. Needs a sympathetic rebuild but looks better than good value at £11,500. |
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Orstin
United Kingdom
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
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sam christie
United Kingdom
3056 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2022 : 11:15:37
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I notice the same pictures appear on eBay as on the register. Has the car only just appeared on the register?
This is an exceptional car and, as Ian comments, it really needs a sympathetic restoration.
Mike Hawke's 75 Years of M.G. indicates the registration number CG 4134.
I hope the new owner resists the impulse to pull it to pieces without fully recording every detail. I would love to be able to visit this car and have the opportunity to photograph everything as it is now.
The steering column and the repainted wheels show some work has already been carried done. Are those real or dummy 12" brake drums?
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
5998 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2022 : 12:08:10
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Sam,
It has Register number 584 so awareness of it dates back to the mid 60s I’d say. The brakes look to be proper 12” ones.
Simon J
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sam christie
United Kingdom
3056 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2022 : 12:51:39
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Thanks Simon, I see the drum properly now.
My reason for asking if the details have only just appeared is that fairly recently I took up the offer to 'Browse the Register' and compiled a list of J1's in the UK which have not turned into J2's etc and did not spot this one.
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George Eagle
United Kingdom
3228 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2022 : 14:12:50
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Although the car was listed we did not have any pictures before the car was advertised.The Register number 584 will have been allocated in 1966/7.
I hope the car will be restored as an original J1.
George |
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tonym
United Kingdom
651 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2022 : 14:30:48
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George
My number is 843 in mid 1967, so I would plump for 1966 |
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Peter Frost
United Kingdom
56 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2022 : 18:38:18
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Adding to Sam's finding in Mike Hawks 72Years of the J2 M.G. it adds Sold By Wadham Bros. Waterlooville Hants. 1935 JCC Brooklands Rally with C.A.F. Ross Last seen with I.A. Chute in 1984
In Mike Hawkes How they Ran the body colour was Old Ivory/Light Fawn
2/3/35 JCC Brooklands Rally Driver C.A.F. Ross In Comments it was Fitted with a 2 seat trials body by Ian Coxen and was Triple-M Register Car of the year Championship scores in 1979/90/92
In the Triple M Register April 1982 Member N0. 584 Chassis J 0440
Engine 1437AJ Registration CG 4134 Owner I.A. Shute 12" Brakes in this issue Part3 containing Current names and address of the owners unfortunately no entry for Shute.
Which version would you rebuild it to?
Peter Frost
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sam christie
United Kingdom
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JMH
United Kingdom
910 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2022 : 22:10:16
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| No, this is not Ian's lightweight "J2" (possibly also a J1 chassis?). This car was purchased in 1964 by Mr R Overnell, who registered the car with us, it subsequently went to ground in the 80s, pretty much a sleeper, but not "frozen in time" as some work has obviously gone on over the years. It would be nice to see a sympathetic restoration though - if only I had a wad of cash in my back pocket#128578; |
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thecollingburnboys
United Kingdom
574 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2022 : 13:23:14
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If it were 8-10 years from now and I had the time, money and a home garage I would take this on and try and get my 2 sons involved. They are currently 17 and 12 and have zero interest haha. Eldest does have a trials motorbike and keen to learn how to drive so there is hope.
Out of interest, if this was restored to a good running but not perfect standard. How much would it be worth? Ball park figure?
Kind Rgrds James Collingburn |
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Onno
Netherlands
1027 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2022 : 16:02:04
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Less than you have to put in it
Onno "J,D,M" Könemann |
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thecollingburnboys
United Kingdom
574 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2022 : 07:51:49
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"Less than you have to put in it"
Shame :-(
Kind Rgrds James Collingburn |
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PaulusPotter
Netherlands
202 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2022 : 08:13:48
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Peter Frost,
You mention IA Shute as a former owner of this car. This could be John Shute as he owned more then 30 MG,s. I bought my L1 Continental Coupe from his widow.
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