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MG MGA - Factory Alloy Hardtop

Original factory alloy hardtop for sale on Ebay USA - Looks nice - bet it'll make more than $2000....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-MGA-ALLOY-HARDTOP-/330842540676?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D4082165847162942480%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D330842540676%26#ht_139wt_1330
A Stojanovic

There hasn't been one as nice looking as that come up on ebay for quite a while. I'll be surprised if it doesn't approach $4K by the end of the auction.
Andy Bounsall

This looks like a very nice original hardtop. A properly restored fiberglass Austin Healey 3000 hardtop now sells for 5 - 6 K.
There are hundreds maybe thousands more of these tops than the VDP alloy one's. In my opinion everything less than $5000 is a bargain.
Marc van Zoest

Two years ago I found mine complete and in need of restoration for $600. It cost three times that to restore it.

Last time I was at Bob West's he had a number of them available, all complete, so it may be better to try him if you are in Europe

dominic clancy

Seeing how a fiberglass "reproduction" of the VDP hardtop will cost you around $3000 an original one should fetch at least that much.

http://www.namgar.com/marketplace/classifieds/
FOR SALE: If you are interested in obtaining a VandenPlas Aluminum Hardtop Replica, please contact Xxxx Xxxxxxxx at The Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx. Our email address is xxxxxxxxx@netnet.net . Our phone contact is xxxxxxxxxxxxx. We intend to produce an exact replica, with original headliner, hardware, and rear window as produced by VandenPlas but in fiberglass rather than aluminum. Final costing will be dependent on the initial response, but the maximum estimated price painted gloss black as the original is $3000 plus crating fob Green Bay, WI. At this time we are gauging interest and will keep all responders informed of our progress through emails and pictures.
Gene Gillam

I wonder where they get the original head lining material - I've been looking for some years without luck - my coupe needs it...

Does anyone have any leads?

Thanks,
Mark
M Wellard

Mark, I'm pretty sure Cecilia at Scarboroughe Faire has it, or very close to it.
Gary Lock

Gary, the SF material is not accurate - it has a much smaller 'weave' pattern and is the wrong colour.

Mark
M Wellard

One on UK Ebay at the moment, starting price £0.99.

Item No. 190770458621

Steve
Steve Gyles

Steve

You have to pick it up in person - and it is Portugal - so it will go cheap
dominic clancy

Dominic, the ad says "I will ship anywhere at cost. Shipping within Europe (EU) should be around £125-150...".
Andy Bounsall

Beat the fiberglass repro price, and off reserve ...
Chuck Mosher

I see the one on Ebay in Portugal went for £2216.

I am not sure how you would pack one for shipping so someone must fancy a holiday in Portugal.
Malcolm Asquith

That's not cheap for a top that needs restoring!
N McGurk

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