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Original MGA Mk2 on BaT
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miatadon Silver Member Don Scott
Calistoga, CA, USA   USA
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1980 Triumph TR8
1989 Honda Prelude
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Claimed to be one-owner until now in a dealer's hands, this auction will be interesting. It's a pretty car and the color combination and history add to its appeal. But the patina looks more like rust, can't tell if it's surface or deeper. And video shows that the oil pressure isn't healthy, low with engine cold- what would it be if the engine is hot?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1962-mg-mga-1600-mk-ii-2/


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Re: Original MGA Mk2 on BaT
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ghnl Eric Russell
Mebane, NC, USA   USA
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I doubt that is truly a "cold" start, the temp gauge is already off the peg. But the driving video also shows the oil pressure about 20 psi at road speeds. This makes me think the oil pressure gauge is not accurate. But that should be checked with a known accurate gauge.


Eric Russell ~ Mebane, NC
1961 MGA #61, 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6, 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider, 1991 Honda ST1100

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dela217 Michael Delacerda
New Orleans, La, USA   USA
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Nice car.

But, I don't think it is as original as they say. Lots of Moss motors parts, and shiny bits. Replaced door seals, with no rubber on them at all. Of course those doors close great. The dash knobs have been replaced with terrible repos, etc.

My MGA MkII is more original, and I have 70 lbs of oil pressure.

Michael

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Re: Original MGA Mk2 on BaT
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copernicus Nick Kopernik
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I like the car, but lets call it mostly original. I'm surprised that there's no mention of a full respray, but clearly more was repainted other than a door & rocker panel. And then there's the odd hydraulic line installed which looks like a replacement for the original clutch line. But the one thing that gets me is that all 4 overriders are upside down. One would think that all the visuals would be corrected before a few hundred photos are taken and any mechanical issues would be sorted out to avoid questions of engine condition. Still its a MKII, and I'd expect that they will have a buyer.

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trialsrider Silver Member Richard Bussler
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The oil pressure is not all good 20 to 30 psi at driving speed is not good.but I like mk2 mgas my first was mk2 .

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miatadon Silver Member Don Scott
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The dealer did a few things to boost the oil pressure to "a little over 40 pounds at 3,000 rpm." In my years of MG ownership, that still seems low. What do you think?

Also, someone must really want the car, as it had a high bid of $5,500, then someone bid $30,000.


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muzungu Chris Currah
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In reply to # 4786827 by miatadon The dealer did a few things to boost the oil pressure to "a little over 40 pounds at 3,000 rpm."


Doesn't he say around 40 at hot idle? He didn't show what it was at higher RPM which would have been interesting as if it doesn't get any higher, that would be concerning..

Also would be interesting to see what it is with the dash gauge plumbed in which was showing the original low pressure.



Edited 4 time(s). Last edit at 2024-04-19 03:06 AM by muzungu.

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Re: Original MGA Mk2 on BaT
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tdgray Todd Gray
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Ah… spring time on BAT… brings out the silliness in money.

I think I’ll put mine up…. Kidding… I would never do that.

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copernicus Nick Kopernik
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Oil pressure at idle under 30......won't be too long before the engine gets pulled by the new owner for a rebuild. At $30k the car is on the cusp of being over priced; makes no sense.

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tdgray Todd Gray
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1968 MG MGC GT "Lucy"
1971 BMW 2800CS Coupe
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG
The cusp?

It went over the hill and is speeding out of control down the other side.

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