Professionally restored in the mid-nineties, BJB 140 comes with a wonderful history file that documents what was very much a “ passion project” for its then-owner.

Sadly, he passed away before it was completed but given we’re all romantics at heart (otherwise we’d all be driving an electric vehicle on a PCP), you’ll be delighted to hear that the work continued after his death, with the restoration companies having promised his wife that they would see the project through to the end at a reduced cost.

Now, 30 years or so later, the MG VA still presents well, albeit with a few battle scars and a few signs of aging: The seller describes it as in a presentable condition, and it only came to market because its elderly owner now finds it difficult to get in and out of.

The seller describes his car as “presentable”, which we think might be being a bit harsh, but then don’t you wish everyone was as critical? Because the panels themselves are very good.

Straight and free of serious dents an...