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£33,750 (Est: £35,000 - £45,000)

1950 HRG 1500

United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 52

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1950 HRG 1500, sold for £33,750, has a rich history, including single ownership for nearly 50 years and an engine overhaul. While presenting as an older restoration, it's mechanically sound and comes with extensive documentation.

Condition

6

The car is described as an older restoration with a pleasing patina, suggesting moderate wear. It has been lightly used since 2019 and has covered a substantial mileage, indicating cosmetic and mechanical wear. Some reconditioning may be required to bring it to a higher standard.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

W201

Odometer:

99,797 miles

Reg Number:

GSU 245

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Founded in 1936, the H.R.G.

Engineering Co.

Ltd.

drew its name from the initials of its founders - Major Ted Halford (a contributor to the Vale Special project), Guy Robins (formerly of Trojan) and Ron Godfrey (the G in GN and the Godfrey in Godfrey & Proctor).

The newcomer initially operated from the Mid-Surrey Gear Company in Norbiton and the design of its products was clearly influenced by the GN and Frazer-Nash motorcars in which Godfrey had previously been involved.

The first offering was a traditionally-styled open two-seater sports car with front-mounted 1496cc OHV Meadows 4ED engine mated to a four-speed Moss gearbox and driving through an ENV spiral bevel axle.

The chassis members were bought in from Rubery Owen and the steering gear sourced from Marles, while most of the aluminium over ash frame bodies were manufactured by Reall of West London.

Priced at £395, the 1.5 litre HRG was half the cost of the equivalent Aston Martin and some 1,000 pounds lighter.

During 1936...