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1998 MG F 1.8 Convertible - J40 MGB
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Introduced in 1995 to worldwide acclaim, the MGF car heralded the return of MG to volume two-seat sports car production that the marque vacated with the close of Abingdon in October 1980. Initially available In September 1995 as just a single model with a 120ps 1796cc K series engine, the first use of a K series of this capacity, and then followed in early 1996 by the VVC (Variable Valve Control) version of the same engine that delivers 25ps more at higher rpm. The main innovation was the location of the engine behind the seats to create a mid-engined layout. This layout provides the optimum for weight balance and delivers excellent handling, and the MGF certainly has excellent handling. In addition, the use of Hydragas (inert Nitrogen gas over fluid) suspension provides a quality ride, far in excess of that normally associated with precision handling sports cars. Circa 77,000 MGF’s were produced when production ended in 21 years ago.First registered on 30th January 1998 and sold by The All Electric Garages Group in Birmingham to a Miss M Branch in Stourbridge, who opted for optional power steering and metallic paint when ordering the car on the 23rd November 1997. Paying a total of £18,245 (The original bill of sale is present). Since then the car has had 5 owners. Presented in British racing green, with black cloth interior and black roof. It also has a black hard top present. The car appears in original condition. It starts first time and drives well and does not have any mechanical issues according to the Vendor. They advise that the head gasket has been done in the last 2 years. However, there isn’t documental proof of that. The service book has 7 stamps up to 41,521 miles with only 7,000 miles covered since 26th March 2014. It has its first 5 mot certificates present. This car appears to be ready to go and enjoy instantly, and with value only due to appreciate, you wont find many low mileage versions in equally good condition.
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Introduced in 1995 to worldwide acclaim, the MGF car heralded the return of MG to volume two-seat sports car production that the marque vacated with the close of Abingdon in October 1980. Initially available In September 1995 as just a single model with a 120ps 1796cc K series engine, the first use of a K series of this capacity, and then followed in early 1996 by the VVC (Variable Valve Control) version of the same engine that delivers 25ps more at higher rpm. The main innovation was the location of the engine behind the seats to create a mid-engined layout. This layout provides the optimum for weight balance and delivers excellent handling, and the MGF certainly has excellent handling. In addition, the use of Hydragas (inert Nitrogen gas over fluid) suspension provides a quality ride, far in excess of that normally associated with precision handling sports cars. Circa 77,000 MGF’s were produced when production ended in 21 years ago.First registered on 30th January 1998 and sold by The All Electric Garages Group in Birmingham to a Miss M Branch in Stourbridge, who opted for optional power steering and metallic paint when ordering the car on the 23rd November 1997. Paying a total of £18,245 (The original bill of sale is present). Since then the car has had 5 owners. Presented in British racing green, with black cloth interior and black roof. It also has a black hard top present. The car appears in original condition. It starts first time and drives well and does not have any mechanical issues according to the Vendor. They advise that the head gasket has been done in the last 2 years. However, there isn’t documental proof of that. The service book has 7 stamps up to 41,521 miles with only 7,000 miles covered since 26th March 2014. It has its first 5 mot certificates present. This car appears to be ready to go and enjoy instantly, and with value only due to appreciate, you wont find many low mileage versions in equally good condition.
September Vintage & Classic Cars & Automobilia Auction at Bishton Hall
Sale Date(s)
Lots: 1-
Venue Address
Bishton Hall
Bellamour Lane
Wolseley Bridge
Staffordshire
ST17 OXN
United Kingdom
General delivery information available from the auctioneer
Hansons Auctioneers offers an in-house postal service for clients who are unable to attend the auction or collect.
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If items need to be sent abroad we shall assess these on an individual basis. Depending on the object and worth/size of parcel, Hansons will recommend using one of our couriers if we are unable to post your item in-house. We reserve the rights not to post items abroad if we deem unfit and think it will break.
We are not professional packers or shippers but do our utmost to pack items in a correct way which will ensure items arrive safely. However, Hansons Auctioneers will not be held responsible for making any claim. We may be able to make claims with Royal Mail or Parcelforce but cannot guarantee this.
There are some items that, due to their nature, size or weight, we cannot post out. However, we can recommend couriers and you can arrange for them to pick the item up from our saleroom/ London Office. They will also be able to insure some items which we are unable to insure.
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Important Information
IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE DIFFERENT BUYERS PREMIUMS APPLY TO DIFFERENT CATEGORIES
Motor cars - Buyer’s premium: 10% + VAT (min of £250.00 + VAT)
Motorcycles/Scooters/Bicycles: 12.5% + VAT (min of £50 + VAT)
Registration numbers 15% + VAT (Min of £50 + VAT)
Automobilia: 26% +VAT (Min of £10 + VAT)
Additional charge for internet bidder: 2% + VAT
AUCTION: BIDDING: at www.the-saleroom.com or www.hansonslive.co.uk . Note - additional bidding fees apply to the-saleroom.com. Hansons Live offers free online bidding. We also welcome room bidders, please ring to book and register in advance as we have limited spaces available on the day.
BIDDING METHODS: live online with a visual video feed from Bishton Hall at the above two platforms
VIEWING: By Appointment. All Lots can be viewed at the above two sites and www.hansonsauctioneers.co.uk
ENQUIRIES/IMAGE REQUESTS/CONDITION REPORTS: must be received in good time and no later the day prior to each auction by email to enquries@hansonsbishton.co.uk or 01889 882397
ABSENTEE BIDS: must be received no later than the day prior to the auction by email with your full name, billing address & phone number to enquries@hansonsbishton.co.uk or by phone on 01889 882397
PHONE BIDS: bookings must be requested the day prior to the relevant auction by email request to enquries@hansonsbishton.co.uk or 01889 882397. Limited lines available and offered on a first come basis. We cannot guarantee phone bid availability, especially those made at short notice.
PAYMENT: Winning bidders will receive an email at the end of the sale via either Saleroom.com or Worldpay. This will have a CLICK AND COLLECT/POST button. After payment is made buyers can arrange collection or postage by following the process and contact information on the invoice. Any queries please email accounts@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk or dial accounts direct on 01283 733988.
COLLECTION IN PERSON FROM BISHTON HALL STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: after payment is received and cleared in full, buyers will be able to contact Hansons to arrange a 'safe click and collect' collection window at Bishton Hall by phoning 01889 882397.
POSTAGE: please email our in-house postage team for a quote on 01283 733988 or email postage@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk
Thank you for reading the above and we wish you all ‘happy bidding’.
Payment and Collection for smalls is required within 5 working days from the end of the Sale.
Storage Charges for smalls will be levied at £5 per lot per day if not collected within the 5 working days. Furniture must be collected within 3 working days storage charges will be levied at £5 per lot per day.
Hansons advises that the auctioneer will commence and advance bidding at levels and increments he considers appropriate and is entitled to place a bid or series of bids on behalf of the Seller up to the reserve on the lot, without indicating he is doing so and whether or not other bids are placed.
Terms & Conditions
AUCTION: BIDDING: at www.the-saleroom.com or www.hansonslive.co.uk . Note - additional bidding fees apply to the-saleroom.com. Hansons Live offers free online bidding. We also welcome room bidders, please ring to book and register in advance as we have limited spaces available on the day.
BIDDING METHODS: live online with a visual video feed from Bishton Hall at the above two platforms
ENQUIRIES/IMAGE REQUESTS/CONDITION REPORTS: must be received in good time and no later the day prior to each auction by email to gfinney@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk or 01889 882397.
ABSENTEE BIDS: must be received no later than the day prior to the auction by email with your full name, billing address & phone number to gfinney@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk or by phone on 01889 882397.
PHONE BIDS: bookings must be requested the day prior to the relevant auction by email request to gfinney@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk or 01889 882397. Limited lines available and offered on a first come basis.
PAYMENT: Winning bidders will receive an email at the end of the sale. This will have a CLICK AND COLLECT/POST button. After payment is made buyers can arrange collection or postage by following the process and contact information on the invoice. Any queries please email accounts@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk or dial accounts on 01283 733988.
COLLECTION IN PERSON FROM BISHTON HALL: after payment is received and cleared in full, buyers will be able to contact Hansons to arrange a 'safe click and collect' collection window at Bishton Hall. NOTE: There will be NO collection available from Bishton Hall on auction days. Collection of Lots will be available from Bishton Hall strictly by appointment only by phoning 01889 882397.
Thank you for reading the above and we wish you all ‘happy bidding’.
and Conditions of Business for Buyers
Care is taken to ensure that any statements as to authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, provenance and condition are reliable and accurate, but all such statements are statements of opinion and are not to be taken as statements or representations of fact. Hansons reserve the right, in forming their opinion, to consult and rely upon any expert or authority reasonably considered by them to be reliable. All clients are advised they are entering into a contract with Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers under English Law and Jurisdiction.
1. The Buyer
The highest bidder to be the buyer. If any dispute arises, the auctioneer shall have absolute discretion to settle it and to put any disputed lot up again for sale.
2. Buyer Identification
Buyers are requested to furnish references in advance of the sale in order to avoid delay in clearing purchases. Goods will not be cleared until such references have been processed or cheques cleared. Hanson’s reserve the right not to approve any online bidder when their registration credit check is not successful and who cannot provide references. Hansons will not accept commission bids for any buyer that has an outstanding invoice.
3. Buyer’s Premium
Buyer’s premium: 10% + VAT
Additional charge for internet bidder: 2% + VAT
VAT is charged on Hanson’s services NOT on the goods and is payable at the standard rate set by the UK government.
Any royalties eligible to be paid to a qualifying artist under the ‘Droit de Suite’ legislation will be added to the buyers invoice
4. Payment
Immediately on the fall of the hammer, all lots shall be at the sole risk and expense of the respective purchasers
All buyers you will be sent a payment request where possible via email, telephone payments are no longer accepted. A bank payment or payment in person are accepted alternatives.
All Bidders need to pay and arrange collection of smalls within 5 working days of the auction.Furniture buyers need to pay and collect within 3 working days of its sale day.
Failure to pay for goods within 15 working days of the auction will result in the sale being rescinded. The defaulting buyer will also be blocked from bidding at future Hansons auctions.
Methods of Payment
Cash, debit card, credit card or direct bank payment.
Personal cheques will only be accepted at the discretion of Hanson’s Accounts and on the understanding that NO goods will be released until bank clearance of the cheque has completed.
6. Collection / Shipment of Goods
All small goods must be paid for and collected within five working days following sale.Furniture must be paid for and collected within 3 working days. If after the alloted time the item has not been collected then a storage charge of £5 per lot per day will commence, the item will also no longer be insured. Hansons shall then contact the buyer in writing to confirm that this additional charge is now in place and further to that if paid for item(s) are still not collected within another 3 weeks of the date on the letter, the items will be placed back into the next auction without reserve with the buyer becoming the vendor. All Hansons terms and conditions will now apply to the new vendor of this item. A cheque will be sent out 20 working days after the sale, this will be minus our saleroom and storage charges.
7. Postal Service
Hansons Auctioneers do offer a postal service for clients within the UK who are not able to attend the auction or unable to collect. We are not professional packers or shippers, though we will try our best to pack items in a correct way which will ensure items arrive safely. However Hansons Auctioneers do not insure items posted and therefore will not be held responsible for making any claim for damage. There are some items that due to their nature, size or weight we cannot post out, but we can recommend couriers who you can arrange to pick the item up from our saleroom. They may also be able to insure some items which we are unable to insure. For full details see ‘Postage of items’ under ‘Our Services’ on the Hansons website.
8. All buyers / couriers must check their purchases prior to departure from the auction. Hansons will accept no claims for loss or damage thereafter.
9. Third Party Liability
Every person at Hansons Auctions shall be deemed to be there at his own risk. They shall have no claim against Hansons in respect to any accident which may occur or injury, damage or loss howsoever caused.
10. Rights of Admission
The right is reserved to refuse admission to the auction premises and may be used by Hansons without giving a reason.
11. Selling Rate
Lots are sold at approximately 60-80 lots per hour
