Equipment
RHD. 2.6L/95hp six, 3-speed, wire wheels, Dunlop tires, dual chrome horns, Lucas driving lights, radiator mascot, dual mirrors, landau bars, boot cover, suicide doors.
Condition
Believed to be one of 369 built. Recently rebuilt engine. Rebodied by Peter Ratcliffe in the style of Swiss coachbuilder Reinbolt & Christé. The paint and chrome are very good with a handful of blemishes. The body is straight and the underbody very clean. The rubber around the gas cap is loose. The interior looks very good with some age on the steering wheel and a few light scratches on the wood window trim. The rare luxury MG, and by the standards of Morris Garage this Drophead is an absolute giant. Rebodied but well restored and good enough to be proud of.
Market commentary
Sold from the UK for $91,906 at Bonhams' Online Motoring auction in 2020, after it was consigned for the canceled Goodwood Members' Meeting sale that year. Ambitiously estimated but realistically bought here. The WA is inconsistent with the theme of most MGs which were small, lightweight, sparsely equipped sports cars. The WA is bigger, heavier and more roomy. Here in Monterey it didn't appeal to the bidders but will be out of the ordinary at MG meets and enjoyable on tours.