13th Jun, 2024 10:00

June Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction

 
Lot 514
 

514

1972 MG MIDGET

Sold for £4,100
Estimated at £3,000 - £4,000

Note that some lots may be sold provisionally


Lot details

Make: MG
Model: MIDGET
Registration: GUS 699L
Engine Size (cc): 1275
Year of Manufacture: 1972
Date First Registered: 01/02/1973
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Monday 3 June - Tuesday 11 June 2024

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes an Owner's Handbook, some notes from the vendor, and some information regarding the Eurotunnel London to Paris Car Rallye featuring 100 years of Motoring.

The vendor has provided the following:

Gus won the lottery entry for the Channel Tunnel inauguration London to Paris rally. The first train through the tunnel was loaded with 100 cars from 100 years of manufacturing. The front car contained Queen Elizabeth and the president of France. Gus represented the year 1972. Before the start there was a dinner at the Royal Automobile Club in London and after the run was a banquet in the Elyse Palace in Paris. The rally plaque comes with the car.

Gus was also involved with the opening of the Skye bridge where a top-down run across the bridge was given to Michael Forsythe, the Scottish secretary.

 

Make: MG
Model: MIDGET
Registration: GUS 699L
Engine Size (cc): 1275
Year of Manufacture: 1972
Date First Registered: 01/02/1973
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Monday 3 June - Tuesday 11 June 2024

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes an Owner's Handbook, some notes from the vendor, and some information regarding the Eurotunnel London to Paris Car Rallye featuring 100 years of Motoring.

The vendor has provided the following:

Gus won the lottery entry for the Channel Tunnel inauguration London to Paris rally. The first train through the tunnel was loaded with 100 cars from 100 years of manufacturing. The front car contained Queen Elizabeth and the president of France. Gus represented the year 1972. Before the start there was a dinner at the Royal Automobile Club in London and after the run was a banquet in the Elyse Palace in Paris. The rally plaque comes with the car.

Gus was also involved with the opening of the Skye bridge where a top-down run across the bridge was given to Michael Forsythe, the Scottish secretary.

Auction: June Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 13th Jun, 2024

Welcome to our June Auction!

Prospective buyers are encouraged to view specific lots pre-auction and inspect paperwork if available.

The main viewing period for this auction is Monday 3 June - Tuesday 11 June 2024.

This auction is fully consigned. The next auction for new entries is 24th & 25th July 2024.

 

Viewing

The main viewing period for this auction is Monday 3 June - Tuesday 11 June 2024.

Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm

Sat: 9am – 12pm

Auction Days are closed.

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