The MGA With An Attitude
MGA Mercante - VT-107M2
This one showed up on a carandclassic.com auction in early March 2023. One-off hand tooled in aluminum skin with underlying tubing support, on top of a standard MGA chassis, and likely named after the creator.
At first glance it appeared to be at least a decent 20-footer.
As I looked closer, I became less charitable. Note: "In need of some recommissioning".
It came to look like a "proof of concept", not well finished.
Just enough tubing and sheet metal underneath to hold it together, like a race car with minimal structure. Heater with no demister vents, looks unfinished.
Label maker tags on the dash switches, plywood floor in the boot.
MGB vent in the bonnet (might be unvented trim). MGA 1500 wheels with MG TD hub caps.
Rag top never finished to fit. MGA 1500 engine. Custom radiator.
Single 12-volt battery, only accessible through the boot with floor removed. Body panels attached directly to the frame. All custom body work, so no spare parts available.
Someone bid high enough to meet the reserve, or the reserve was lifted, and it went for £2,500 on March 3, 2023.
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