Topic: Solved - NEH 1370: MGA "La Salle" - 1958

[Carnut]

For one point, what's this what's it based on and when is it from?

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[Carnut]

Experts?

[bentleybob]

I''d say it started out as a MG A roadster before growing warts No idea where or when from. The tasteful white side wall tyres suggest the USA

[Carnut]

I''d say it started out as a MG A roadster before growing warts No idea where or when from. The tasteful white side wall tyres suggest the USA

Excellent start!
That's what it started life as.
It's locked for you then to see if you can come up with when it was made and what it is commonly known as.  Good hunting!

[bentleybob]

I found this on Rutger Booij's site: "Hey, you got your MG in my LaSalle!" "No, you got your LaSalle in my MG!" If you're ready to spend $36,000 on this custom 1958 MGA, you can grab a friend and repeat the above hilarious exchange to your heart's content. From the seller's description:

"One of a kind handmade body; 113inch wheelbase; 3.8 gm inline six; 5 speed trans. This custom made car came about because the original body was to rusty and was missing its engine, trans, brakes wheel etc. This is a real sports car."

 

[Carnut]

Yep, you found it!
Well done.

[bentleybob]

Another pic: terrible car...