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MG MGA - Destroyed By Fire

Oh dear.

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Steve
Steve Gyles

Actually, it might not be a bad deal. The body parts shown look fairly straight, and in the present condition, it eliminates a lot of work going down to the bare metal. If the frame is good, I am sure it is a pretty good deal.
Mike Parker

Hi Steve - I saw that come up too - how heartbreaking must that have been - hope he had it well insured - probably not if he is selling it on ebay. As Mike says - it might make a good project for someone - how difficult is it to prepare and paint over burnt metal ? cheers Cam
Cam Cunningham

I've just seen it on eBay - absolutely heartbreaking!

I thought mine needed a lot of bodywork but I wouldn't take this on, surely if all the ally panels have melted then the steel panels must be heavily distorted.

Time to check my insurance.

Chris.

Chris Bond

My Healey is about 90% complete so I had it insured through my antique insurer as they said that homeowners insurance might not adaquately cover something like this. It is difficult to asign a value when the car is not done so I insured it for what I have in it and it was not that expensive. Have a good day!

John
John Progess

I sent an email to the unfortunate owner about one of the bits and pieces he had left from the fire - this is his reply -

"Sadly no insurance, thanks for your concern. A household policy does not usually cover vehicles or car parts. Let it be a warning to all with laid-up cars to get laid-up cover. Cheers, Dick S"

What a shame - totally losing an almost completed restoration .
Cam Cunningham

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