1958 APIE VENTER RESTORATION MGA ROADSTER REDUCED SOLD

A 1958 MGA 1500 MK 1 original UK market RHD roadster, restored by renowned car restorer & collector Apie Venter.

Finished in classic British racing green with tan leather interior, This is an original matching numbers UK market RHD MGA, as confirmed by the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust. She was exported early in her life to the Eastern Transvaal, South Africa, and subsequently restored by famous South African car collector/ restorer Apie Venter in 1988. Apie restored nearly 150 vehicles during his lifetime and today his cars are distributed all over the globe. One of them a 1932 Datsun is displayed in Tokyo. Apie’s entire car collection was shipped from Petoria to North America for sale at auction by Bonhams in 2004. The auction catalogue is with the car's papers & photographs. The car was bought by Mr T Hilton in Massachusetts New England who used it very little but made some sensible improvements. These included an aluminium fuel tank, front disk brakes, seat belts, hardened valves seats and ported cylinder head, back-up fuel pump, conversion to alternator & electronic points. It was Bob West marquee specialist in the UK who later repatriated the car back to England in 2014.
Having fitted wire wheels, an SU fuel pump, high torque starter motor, new side screens & halogen headlights Bob sold the car to Richard B from whom the current owner bought her, also adding a tan leather side screen stowage pouch, matching green tonneau, plus a tow ball & proprietary manufactured front towing point. It is estimated she has covered less than 3 thousand miles since 1988.

This is a professionally restored car with an unusual & unequivocally documented history. Every recorded owner since the late 80’s has focused on maintaining & improving her condition commencing with a 'full on' & prestigious Apie Venter restoration;
& that is the remarkable story to date of this uniquely historied MGA roadster, registration number 819UYG.

This car will be delivered to the buyer anywhere in England free of charge. Part exchange Messerschmitt 3 wheeler also considered.

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