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1937 MG VA Drophead Coupe - A project well worth finishing

United Kingdom • 17 Oct 2026 • Lot 289

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This 1937 MG VA Drophead Coupe is a well-started project with significant restoration work already completed, including new metalwork, wood, and refurbished wheels. While the engine is believed to have been overhauled and the car has run, it requires completion by the new owner, with parts availability not fully guaranteed.

Condition

5

The car is described as a 'paused project' with 'most of the hard work has been done' and 'lots of ‘new parts’ as well as original'. It has new wood, metalwork, and refurbished wheels. The vendor states it has been running and the engine appears overhauled. However, it is not finished, the completeness of parts is uncertain, and it requires completion and personalization. This aligns with an 'Above Average' condition (5) as it shows noticeable wear (being a project) but has had significant work done.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

VA0391

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

FPH 540

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Here is a project that is well worth finishing off! You can see the attention to detail that it has enjoyed; new wood, metal work, refurbished wheels, etc.

the list goes on.

It’s just a pity that it has not been finished off, but there lies the opportunity for you to finish it and put your own stamp on it.

The MG comes with lots of parts, some old, some new but we cannot tell you that all the parts are with it, so please take the time to view first hand to make up your own mind as to what is needed to finish it off.

The parts we can see look to be in good condition or have been refurbished already, including the wheels, dashboard and dials, and the one seat that comes with it.

The vendor has informed us that he has had it running, and looking at the engine it would appear that it has also been overhauled, though we have not tried to start it.

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