1956 HRG 1500

VIN: WS231Modified

$143,000

Sold

1956 HRG 1500
1956 HRG 1500

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Sotheby's

  • Location

    Amelia Island, FL; US

  • Event date

    Mar 12, 2016

  • Lot

    189

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    WS231

  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Odometer

    32875 m

  • Horsepower

    94

  • Induction

    2x1 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Red Leather

  • Exterior Color

    Black

  • Generation

    1946-1956 HRG 1500

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

RHD. 1789/94hp BMC engine, dual SU carbs with K&N filters, Lucas headlights, King of the Road driving light, single wing mirror on passenger's side, painted centerlock wire wheels, BFG Long Miler tires, rear-mounted spare wheel, black vinyl boot cover, fo

Condition

#2 Excellent

Could win a regional car show. Drives like new.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

The original Singer engine is included. Rare, very late production HRG. Very good paint and interior. Tidy, detailed but used engine bay. Clean chassis. Very pretty, but not too good to worry about it while blasting through the countryside or around a track. It is also very unlikely to see itself coming the other way. A car that looks like pure fun, and a sure standout in a field of MGs and Morgans.

Market commentary

Even more rare and charismatic than a Morgan, a throwback to traditional English sports cars. It has been restored to high standards without going over the top and is a sound value for its rarity, effect and performance at this price.

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