Equipment
RHD. 847c/36hp, dual SU carbs, 4-speed, chrome centerlock wire wheels, sliding sunroof, rear-mounted covered spare, banjo steering wheel, wood dash, rear quarter mounted trafficators.
Condition
Good older paint. Crack on right rear. Very large touch up on left rear. Lightly scratched sliding side windows. Very good, lightly worn interior. Wavy doors. Restoration completed in 2004 and shown, but that was clearly a while ago. What sets it apart, though, even in this setting, is its rare coachbuilt Airline coupe bodywork. It would be a star at any MG gathering. Its neat sliding metal sunroof with cathedral windows is another party piece, not like it needed one.
Market commentary
Despite a few nicks and cracks this is an excellent restoration now a dozen years old and holding up very well. It also can't escape notice with its bright red paint that compels a closer look at the radical streamlined body, a milestone in British coachwork. The price it brought reflects the effect it had on everyone who looked at it. The fact that it cost $3,667/horsepower is immaterial.