Interesting MGF for saving?
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- Tipper
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Interesting MGF for saving?
So is this car of any importance?
http://www.gumtree.com/p/mg/mgf-project ... 1113622456
Steve Harper, the owner, is apparently the originator of the original MGF design and went on to work on many car designs including for SAIC.
http://www.gumtree.com/p/mg/mgf-project ... 1113622456
Steve Harper, the owner, is apparently the originator of the original MGF design and went on to work on many car designs including for SAIC.
- talkingcars
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Re: Interesting MGF for saving?
I doubt the car is of great value except to a real enthusiast.
However
However
would be.Included in the price is a large 4.5’x 2’ board with pictures of the original sketches and full size clay model.
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- David Dixon
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Re: Interesting MGF for saving?
This was for sale last autumn, don't know if sold and the new owner is selling again, or the original seller didn't move it on.
- Kasper
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Re: Interesting MGF for saving?
Well it is a 1996 car, making it a car with a relative high vin number. Should it be a 1995, especially wit a vin below 251 (pre production models) then value would ad up a bit.
The relation between a previous owner and the car should be wide spread and accepted to add up any value, I'm afraid this is not the case here.
With about 125000 cars sold I guess you should bug an F orTF for fun and driving rather than as an investment. Come back in 40 years and prices may rise (comparing situation in the Ductch market for MGB and MGA ( relative cheap vs steep rising prices)
The relation between a previous owner and the car should be wide spread and accepted to add up any value, I'm afraid this is not the case here.
With about 125000 cars sold I guess you should bug an F orTF for fun and driving rather than as an investment. Come back in 40 years and prices may rise (comparing situation in the Ductch market for MGB and MGA ( relative cheap vs steep rising prices)
MGFvvc - 90FVBG - charcoal - you might think it is original - (1996 nr:8204)
MGTF 120 - 57RNJ7 - BRG - every day is an MG day - (2005)
MGC CGT - SJ08DY - tartan red - 1985 restauration fairly original - (1968 nr: 4137)
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MGTF 120 - 57RNJ7 - BRG - every day is an MG day - (2005)
MGC CGT - SJ08DY - tartan red - 1985 restauration fairly original - (1968 nr: 4137)
http://www.MGF.be
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Re: Interesting MGF for saving?
Stephen Harper is a friendly guy and had an amusing and interesting lecture at MGF20, but I doubt that his ownership will add muh to the value.
As Kasper said, it would have been a bit different if it was an early car or a car with some interesting features.
Regarding increaing value like MGA, MGB, .... true, but I doubt about the popularity of 'poluting' cars during the upcoming decennia. We already see a shift in the behaviour of youngsters: they prefer the latest smartphone, nice trips, clothing ... above having a car.
As Kasper said, it would have been a bit different if it was an early car or a car with some interesting features.
Regarding increaing value like MGA, MGB, .... true, but I doubt about the popularity of 'poluting' cars during the upcoming decennia. We already see a shift in the behaviour of youngsters: they prefer the latest smartphone, nice trips, clothing ... above having a car.
- Rob Bell
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Re: Interesting MGF for saving?
I agree with you Erik...
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Re: Interesting MGF for saving?
Went for £270 ... too cheap for every MGF.
- Rob Bell
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Re: Interesting MGF for saving?
Perhaps it is time to start exporting these older cars to people who actually want them! Someone got a bargin though...
- David Dixon
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Re: Interesting MGF for saving?
For sale again, non runner needing work, on ebay, item number 222742222444
- David Dixon
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Re: Interesting MGF for saving?
The annual sale of the MGF first owned by Steve Harper, MGF designer.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-MGF-mk1-1 ... :rk:4:pf:0
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-MGF-mk1-1 ... :rk:4:pf:0
- Rob Bell
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Re: Interesting MGF for saving?
Well, Steve was the MGF's concept designer - he didn't do the final designs, which were largely done at Rover - and where good ol' Gerry McG comes in...