MGA Forum

MGA Fiberglass Hardtop

Topic List Forum List Newer Older Start New Topic

MGA Fiberglass Hardtop #1
MG 2.0 Dave Parrott DuBois, PA, USA Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Dec 13, 2017 11:53 AM Joined 14 years ago 54 Posts

Any idea what the value of a fiberglass hardtop in "rough but restorable" condition would be? I have what is basically the shell and a back window that came with it. Not sure if it is even worth the bother of selling it - no seals, hardware, just what you see in the attached photos.

20171213_102129[1].jpg 29.9 KB

20171213_101920[1].jpg 35.6 KB

20171213_102135[1].jpg 26.1 KB

20171213_102241[1].jpg 32 KB

Was this post helpful or interesting?

Yes No Thank

Sponsored Links. Become a

Supporting Member to hide this ad & support a small business

Re: MGA Fiberglass Hardtop #2
scungillee David Lentinello Huntington, NY, USA Sign in to contact 1960 MG MGA Twin-Cam	Dec 14, 2017 08:54 AM Joined 6 years ago 8 Posts

If it has an ID plate on it MGA XXXX and if its made by Universal Laminations....and it looks like it is....in this rough condition I think its worth under $500 restored $3500. I attached a photo of mine completely restored by a gentleman up in Massachusetts. They were black vinyl covered from the factory but I decided to paint mine Old English White. It fits like a glove. Good Luck.

10.jpg 35.4 KB

Was this post helpful or interesting?

Yes No Thank

Re: MGA Fiberglass Hardtop #3
Redhawk1689 Steven Stockham Salina, KS, USA Sign in to contact 1958 MG MGA 1500 "Belle"	Dec 14, 2017 10:34 AM Joined 9 years ago 2,711 Posts

And looks sharp as a tack! Very nice David!

Was this post helpful or interesting?

Yes No Thank

Sponsored Links. Become a

Supporting Member to hide this ad & support a small business

Re: MGA Fiberglass Hardtop #4
MG 2.0 Dave Parrott DuBois, PA, USA Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Dec 14, 2017 12:21 PM Joined 14 years ago 54 Posts

Thanks David for the info - I will turn it over and see if there is any evidence of a tag or marking of any kind. Great picture - it is very sharp looking restored! Thanks for posting : )

Dave P

Was this post helpful or interesting?

Yes No Thank

Re: MGA Fiberglass Hardtop #5
wyatt Wyatt W penguin point, Michigan...drift ice, Antarctica Sign in to contact 1957 Porsche 356 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1960 MG MGA & more	Dec 14, 2017 12:38 PM Joined 18 years ago 44,198 Posts

not real sure that an official factory hard top...

In reply to # 3644841 by MG 2.0 Any idea what the value of a fiberglass hardtop in "rough but restorable" condition would be? I have what is basically the shell and a back window that came with it. Not sure if it is even worth the bother of selling it - no seals, hardware, just what you see in the attached photos.

Was this post helpful or interesting?

Yes No Thank

Re: MGA Fiberglass Hardtop #6
barneymg Barney Gaylord Somewhere in North America, Throw a dart., USA Sign in to contact 1958 MG MGA "MGA With An Attitude"	Dec 14, 2017 07:49 PM Top Contributor Joined 19 years ago 7,044 Posts

Best guess from the shape (especially the rear window) is Plasticon. They were a fairly large volume manufacturer of aftermarket hardtops of lots of different cars. See picture.

Barney Gaylord - 1958 MGA with an attitude - http://MGAguru.com - barneymg@mgaguru.com - Ph: 630-946-3841
(Please email me direct, do not leave a PM on the public server).

plasticon.jpg 39.7 KB

Was this post helpful or interesting?

Yes No Thank

Topic List Forum List Newer Older Start New Topic

To reply or ask your own question:

or

Registration is FREE and takes less than a minute

Forums

Having trouble posting or changing forum settings?
Read the Forum Help (FAQ) or contact the webmaster

MGA Forum

MGA Fiberglass Hardtop

To reply or ask your own question:Members Sign InorCreate an AccountRegistration is FREE and takes less than a minute

To reply or ask your own question:

or

Registration is FREE and takes less than a minute