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    Hi there, basically the father in law has a C reg montego turbo which has been sat in his garage for the past 15+ years.

    He owned it from new, has a genuine 37k on the clock. Bodywork is poorish, has has things sat on it when in the garage, has rotten arches

    Just really asking people if there is any value to this? Neither of us are technical so can't restore it, would it be best to sell for parts? Or as a whole?

    Thanks for looking in

  • #2
    I would definitely advise you to sell whole, sounds like a car that would be worth throwing some money at and restoring.

    Montego Turbos are somewhat of a rarity especially early ones (such as this C reg)

    Try to post up some pictures if you can and we can help advise you of value.

    Oli.

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    • #3
      Also, where are you (or the car) located?

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      • #4
        Pictures are a must, and an early turbo is well worth saving.

        It could be that the arch's are not as bad as they look.

        Drag her out, clean her down and let's see what we can do to help you, either fix her up or find a new home.

        An idea of your location will help, as there may be some one close who can take a peek and give you an honest opinion.
        Last edited by MG MAL; 28th April 2013, 15:20.

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        • #5
          I'm in Grantham, Lincolnshire. It's a job to get it out of the garage due to all the junk round it. I have a couple of pictures, will upload in a minute

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          • #6
            You are a lucky man!

            You have one of the very best Monty Turbo experts just up the road in Lincoln!


            "Calling JeffTurbo!"

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            • #7
              These are the best pictures I have, can't get in the garage you see!

              Theres one of the back end, and one of the interior (a lot of reflection but you can see the seats)

              Probably going to make grown men cry seeing how she is kept

              https://www.dropbox.com/s/ovq069e7py...%2052%2056.jpg

              https://www.dropbox.com/s/zpblybt6x0...%2053%2008.jpg

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                • #9
                  Oh gawd, grantham is 20 mins from me and I know a little bit about MG Montego Turbos
                  1958 Ford Consul Convertible. I love this car
                  1965 Ford Zodiac Executive. Fab cruiser being restored
                  1997 Jaguar Xk8 Convertible. Such a fab car
                  2004 MGZT cdti. Great workhorse
                  2004 MGZT V8. I love this car

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                  • #10
                    Jeff, your signature block is looking a little under-stocked at the moment...
                    Current Fleet.

                    1981 Metro 'S'
                    1985 Metro MG Turbo

                    1986 Maestro MG (GOING TURBO)
                    1989 Maestro MG Turbo '#370'

                    1988 Montego MG Turbo 'SAD'
                    1988 Montego MG Estate 'F700'

                    1995 Land Rover 110

                    2004 Rover Streetwise Td

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by bodgit0_0 View Post
                      Jeff, your signature block is looking a little under-stocked at the moment...
                      Isn't 6 cars including 4 MG Montegos enough then Lee?
                      1958 Ford Consul Convertible. I love this car
                      1965 Ford Zodiac Executive. Fab cruiser being restored
                      1997 Jaguar Xk8 Convertible. Such a fab car
                      2004 MGZT cdti. Great workhorse
                      2004 MGZT V8. I love this car

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                      • #12
                        Only if your classed as normal... You know if you view its going home with you...
                        Current Fleet.

                        1981 Metro 'S'
                        1985 Metro MG Turbo

                        1986 Maestro MG (GOING TURBO)
                        1989 Maestro MG Turbo '#370'

                        1988 Montego MG Turbo 'SAD'
                        1988 Montego MG Estate 'F700'

                        1995 Land Rover 110

                        2004 Rover Streetwise Td

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                        • #13
                          You know if you view its going home with you...


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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by bodgit0_0 View Post
                            Only if your classed as normal... You know if you view its going home with you...
                            Originally posted by MG MAL View Post


                            Stop it both of you, I downsized 2 cars, but I am a little bit weak on not saying no to another Turbo
                            Last edited by Jeff Turbo; 28th April 2013, 17:20.
                            1958 Ford Consul Convertible. I love this car
                            1965 Ford Zodiac Executive. Fab cruiser being restored
                            1997 Jaguar Xk8 Convertible. Such a fab car
                            2004 MGZT cdti. Great workhorse
                            2004 MGZT V8. I love this car

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                            • #15
                              You just answered the comment, space has been made in preparation.
                              Current Fleet.

                              1981 Metro 'S'
                              1985 Metro MG Turbo

                              1986 Maestro MG (GOING TURBO)
                              1989 Maestro MG Turbo '#370'

                              1988 Montego MG Turbo 'SAD'
                              1988 Montego MG Estate 'F700'

                              1995 Land Rover 110

                              2004 Rover Streetwise Td

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