£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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Manual
Transmission:
W201
Chassis No:
Odometer:
99,797 miles
GSU 245
Reg Number:
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...
Points of note
£22,300
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£33,750
Median Price (Since 2020)
£70,800
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 16 2021
Latest MOT Mileage
99,797 miles
Registration Date
1950-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 17 2020 with 99,797 miles
Failed
On Jul 26 2012 with 99,607 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Passed
On Jul 26 2012 with 99,607 miles
Passed
On Jul 27 2011 with 99,448 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- o/s/r hub leaking oil
Passed
On Jul 06 2010 with 99,029 miles
Failed
On Jul 02 2010 with 99,028 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Passed
On Apr 20 2009 with 98,096 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Failed
On Apr 20 2009 with 98,087 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Passed
On Apr 24 2008 with 97,507 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Dec 05 2006 with 96,853 miles
Failed
On Jan 20 2006 with 96,555 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed
On Jan 20 2006 with 96,555 miles
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