Owner: | Georg Leitl | |
Model: | Twin Cam | |
Year of Production: | 1959 | |
Chassis No. 1737_YD_2 | Body No. 54868 | |
Rego Number. MG 1960 | Date acquired: 2003 | |
Previous Owners. Geoff Meaney, Lane Cove, NSW 59 -63. Graham Motors, Narrabeen, NSW 63. Brian Devitt, Tas. Jim Doig, Tas - S.A. 11/70. Vin Anderson owner jointly with Bob Guthleben, Rose Park, S.A. 86. Glen Renshaw, Vic. 89. Barr, Rob, Vic. 89-03 |
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History of Car:
Built with C.S. less Batt. Sold by Barklay Motors Sydney to Meaney, NSW reg. BXL 441 14/9/59. Those plates destroyed 30/9/63 suggesting that was when it went to Tasmania. It is said this was the only T.C. sold new in Tas, apparently incorrectly. Restored by Anderson & Guthleben and won N.M. Concours Adelaide 1986. G.R. bought there. R.B. gave to son Justin who had major accident resulting in write-off. Rebuilt using replacement body 54868 & chassis 47810 by Mentone Panels, circa 91. R.B. used car in 2 Targa Tasmania events. Sold at GP auction 10/3/03 $45k engine rebuilt shortly after sale. |