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MGA Mercante - VT-107M2

This one showed up on a carandclassic.com auction in early March 2023. One-off hand tooled in aluminum skin with underlying tubing support, on top of a standard MGA chassis, and likely named after the creator.
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At first glance it appeared to be at least a decent 20-footer.
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As I looked closer, I became less charitable. Note: "In need of some recommissioning".
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It came to look like a "proof of concept", not well finished.
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Just enough tubing and sheet metal underneath to hold it together, like a race car with minimal structure. Heater with no demister vents, looks unfinished.
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Label maker tags on the dash switches, plywood floor in the boot.
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MGB vent in the bonnet (might be unvented trim). MGA 1500 wheels with MG TD hub caps.
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Rag top never finished to fit. MGA 1500 engine. Custom radiator.
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Single 12-volt battery, only accessible through the boot with floor removed. Body panels attached directly to the frame. All custom body work, so no spare parts available.
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Someone bid high enough to meet the reserve, or the reserve was lifted, and it went for £2,500 on March 3, 2023.

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