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MG MG Y Type - Boot hinges.

Just a heads up: a company here in Queensland has just seven pairs left of their (in my opinion) high quality stainless steel YA/YB boot hinges. The company, Vintage and Classic Reproductions, is ceasing production, the owner/operators retiring. I've just received my hinges, and the attached photo really doesn't do them justice. They are an exact copy, all lines and angles correct. At Aus$450 the pair, they are only slightly more expensive than the chromed items offered elsewhere. In case any more Y owners are interested, I'm advised that orders will be dealt with on a "first in, first served" basis. Rosemary at VCR can be contacted for product specs etc on <VintageReproductions@bigpond.com>. Their website is <www.VintageandClassicReproductions.com>.
I have no financial or other interest in the company or its products - just a satisfied customer happy to spread the word about a good product.
Thanks all. John.


J P Hall

Yes indeed John - they are very good ones! We have been a proud sponsor of a link to VCR on our links page since very early on in the website's history!

I would say to anyone in the middle of a restoration to grab a pair while they can!
Paul Barrow

It is sad to hear that the company owner has been unable to find a buyer for the business to enable his retirement.

The quality of the products, and the willingness to make almost anything, was a refreshing change - now lost.

Cheers

Tony
A L SLATTERY

A direct link to their page is https://vintageandclassicreproductions.com/product_brands/1947-1952-model-y-type/

Can someone update me when they have sold the last pair please?

Thank you

Paul
Paul Barrow

Paul

I have been in contact with them to purchase a set and was advised that a business in Victoria (Aust) was also enquiring about a set, plus someone had earlier enquired about purchasing their complete stock of these MG Y hinges.

My hinges are held onto the body with set screws and nuts. Doesn't look good.

cheers
Stuart
Stuart Duncan

You will not regret your decision Stuart. However be careful fitting them as they are handed!!
Paul Barrow

I secured my set and boot catch, this is my third set since earlier purchases.
They are absolutely beautiful so I couldn’t let it pass, can’t be many left now.
A great finish to the rear.I couldn’t let the opportunity pass.
They will be there till eternity.
Be quick.

CR Dickinson

I purchased a d received a set a hinges last week.
I was advised at the time of ordering they were the last available set.
L a Balls

Yes indeed Lee it probably is the last of their inventory. In order to preserve them I know someone else (not me) bought the balance of their inventory.

The International MG Y Type Register though has made an offer of first refusal, if they do not find a buyer for the entire business, on the forms/moulds for the hinges and Y Type boot latches so that we can continue to supply these if necessary.

Regards

Paul
Paul Barrow

That's a great idea Paul - well done. John.
J P Hall

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