WE HAD TO BUY THIS AMAZING CONDITION MGF BUT WHAT NEXT ???

[@matthewgee8122]

So pleased for that young lad. This is such a good channel lads. So much junk out there yet this is informative, honest and just makes me smile. Keep up the great work. Been watching since you had 30k subscribers and will be when you pass the 1 million mark. 👍

[@Charlie_Crown]

Yeah, great channel, proper Wheeler Dealers, without the ' auld out yer 'and ' nonsense 👍

[@DavidSuttoninSpain]

That's such a classic car it deserves to go the right way and what your doing is the right way of forwarding it on to someone who really wants it, and not turning around and flogging it on for more of a profit. Way to go guys.

[@GoWstingray]

That’s what I love about you guys, only real car guys who have a real passion would look for a matching tyre. Would love to see this in a Car museum.

[@kevtheargonut]

I get where you are coming from on preservation, but I'd prefer to see it on the road giving a little joy.

[@chrishines6048]

I love these late 90s MG's they are full of character and that has to be the cleanest one I've seen since they rolled out of the factory in the late 90s and I glad that chap is happy with the Subaru

[@mikeclifton7778]

Might be worth giving the MG Owners' Club a call? Excellent fun video there gents.

[@tonydonny7886]

Great idea, film the people picking up the cars you sell. So long as they don’t mind👍🏼 Be nice to hear where they’re going and how they’re going to be used. 💕

[@neiloconnell2120]

Had exactly that colour MGF for four years in 2005-9. Fantastic car. It needs the suspension pumping up. You are meant to be able to put four fingers between the top of the tyre and the wheel arch. Will undoubtedly need a stainless steel waterway dowels between the head gasket and the block. Unless it was fixed under recall. At 70mph on the motorway it would do about 43mpg. Even thrashed it would not dip below 38 mpg. Great fun car.

[@mikejba]

I love the Subaru story at the start, and the reactions from both (proud) Dad and lad. We need more positivity and good intentions in the world, this definitely made me smile.

[@nigelbryant5932]

Crazy the owner didn't try and sell it nationality. What a Gem. Needs to be cherished. I had an X reg 19000 miles and the head gasket went. Well done guys

[@mickj.147]

Choked up a bit there,nice to see a father and son with such a good relationship, thanks again guys.

[@Draxindustries1]

The K series engine gets bad reviews because of the head gasket problem. However , apart from that it's a very good engine and will do big mileage if serviced correctly. The head gasket issue is a very easy one to sort. Remove head, have it skimmed , refit with a shim saver and new MLS gasket , replace the dowels with steel ones, use new head bolts, also new thermostat, water pump and cooling system flush and use 50% antifreeze. This is literally job done, it won't give any further issues..

[@doddsy799]

I agree its a good little engine, i had 2 MG ZR's back in the day, just the 1400 105bhp variant, but I thrashed the lights out of them both, had no issues what so ever.

[@jtothew4201]

Yep but engine has to come out to do do it on these, that's the problem.

[@mrbigmel3]

@@jtothew4201 No it doesnt

[@properpropertyplanning2412]

Ok, tonight, I had the opportunity to put your video on a smart tv, so having a full screen with you both on a 55” TV. confirmed for me, that it would be fundamental that you both get a TV deal, but notwithstanding that, that is the best MG (1998) you will ever find. it’s unbelievable to see a MG in this day in age, this is the one to have. Unbelievable. Love you guys.

[@classiccarchats]

You should have entered it into Mathewsons of 'Bangers and Cash' fame, would have been great to see a video with you Derek and you pair. Maybe on the next classic.

[@gregjfitzpatrick]

Rob/Chris thanks for making all these videos; they are always really enjoyable too watch. Can I make a small suggestion? When you are sitting down at the end of the video summarising, sit next to each other rather than Chris being off camera and Rob firing questions to the side. I think it would be better. Keep up the good work and I wish you every success!

[@sruk]

Chris doesn’t want to sit in 👍

[@ryanwilliams6526]

One thing that would definitely be worth doing is regassing the Hydragas Displacers (the gas itself, not just the fluid). After around 15 years all of the gas escapes and you end up with rock hard suspension. There is also a rivet in the top where the gas was filled originally which can puncture the diaphragm when they are low on gas. Other than that, it looks as though it's like a new car!

[@kevinthomas1259]

Great to see people's reactions to a surprise like that! What a great idea to put the MGF through an auction and it will be great for anyone that gets to meet you two legend's. Look forward to seeing the auction and what you are bidding on.

[@tedantic9650]

I love MGs. I think you should keep it. It'll only go up in value as time goes on and you've been very fortunate to find something so rare!

[@thenullco]

Absolutely love these. 'Borrowed' my mum's MG TF when she was on holiday and swiftly got a speeding ticket. Loved that little thing. Great video as always.

[@johnroberts6251]

Love these little MGs.. I've just posted a link to your video in a couple of owners clubs on Facebook, hopefully you'll get a good price. I own a TF version myself and enjoy them, if I bought another I think I might be getting divorced soon!

[@A11RON]

Loved our MGF, we had an anniversary model, the head gaskets were a bit iffy and were replaced with a Freelander one when they went. good luck with the auction guys .

[@richthegill]

Not read the comments yet, but I wonder how many head gasket gags are there? Great cars, the vvc is a bit more desirable than the mpi but this is a stunner. Had a few of these and they're massively under rated and great fun, even if the suspension came straight out the metro parts bin!!

[@bear1245]

Glad the Scooby went to a good home. I’ve not seen one of those MGs for years! Hey Chris, see you in the next one!!!

[@nekite1]

That's a stonking example of a MGF - as Chris said, it should be in a museum! There's going to be a lot of interest in this one.

[@casualagent7250]

I concur, even I may go & have a look 👀 see

[@martin54123]

When I lived in London I bought a 2002 low mileage MG TF on eBay for a song as it wasn't listed correctly, I sold it when I moved to Portugal in 2018, in hindsight I should have brought it with me. I sold it for 3 times as much to a French guy who drove it all the way home to Paris! I had so much fun driving it and it made me grin as much as you do Rob when you are in the Lambo'. They are great little sports cars and never really got the respect they deserved. This one you've aquired is a superb example.

[@hoggmotorsport]

Nice to see the lads reaction at the Scoob 👌 little mgf is a time capsule!! Classic auction is an excellent idea, looking forward to see the footage from there! Have a good weekend guys!! 👍

[@KevinLee-ww3ny]

Love the reaction from the young lad, he has a great dad. WOW! I agree with Chris, it's a museum piece, needs saving!

[@memyself7413]

When I was a teenager in London, (A long time ago) an oap used to advise me that "you never know what's hanging, 'til it drops." He had a 'Sid James laugh,' which was quite amusing and, more importantly, I have discovered over the years that he was absolutely right, even in jest. So, something very, very nice has 'dropped' for you both and I can only say "well done." It's not very often that the 'Fairy Godmother' is on your side.

[@is200ch]

Hi there...looks amazing...I've got me an MGF Silverstone few months ago...The car got 18'000km on by now...incredible to see cars like these which are about as new, as they were when they rolled form production line. I just love the feel of that tiny car. It just cuts corners perfectly, its handy and the power is enough to have fun with...Even low consumption, which is a bless with the gas prices at the time. K-Series is a Masterpiece. 🔝

[@brandanhopper474]

Great video boys, Please please please do a video on the auction. The full day start to finish including meeting the fans, would make for great content to the viewers who can’t make it unfortunately.

[@teatimetel174]

stunning..what a find..auction great idea..meet and greet.pity im away up in Scotland but all the best on the day.

[@jonathankeerie9129]

Wow, one of them with only 12k mileage. What a little gem. Hope it does well at auction. Another great video guys.

[@rickeaster4367]

Great to see such a classic in amazing condition. Beautiful. Been an MG driver since 2003.

[@nickmaguire4914]

Rob I think you will have to drop a couple of quid in change in every car just to keep Chris and us happy!

[@dsummers8191]

Top work from Dad on the Subaru surprise. As for the MGF what a bobby dazzler! Super unusual with that history and mileage even down to the rubber floor mats and mud flaps. A great treat for an MGF fan and a credit to Peter. Looking forward to hearing the outcome. Sandown Park is a fun place. Treat yourselves to a nice lunch or dinner in Esher whilst you are there. Thank you.

[@ghostie6664]

I remember working at Longbridge, checking the parts for the MGF wished I could have one. Great video nice to see you both laughing as for once Chris doesn't have to put it on the jig

[@darwinsmonkeybutler2113]

Brilliant reaction off the youngster - he'll be made up, well done Dad! My dad and best mate surprised me with a BMW328iT M Sport pack they got all the way from Scotland when I was younger and I'll never forget it. That MGF was the last proper MG. But there are so many dogs hanging around, that one's an absolute minter... 'Love Over Gold' is a v good album btw :)

[@michaelstaunton1632]

You guts definitely should take it to a classic auction & make a day of it too you deserve it for all the hard work you both put in 👍👍

[@paulb1034]

Nice car, a credit to the owner for keeping it in that condition. I find the seller/buyer fees excessive with the Barons & Historics auctioneers. If it doesn't meet your reserve, you may want to consider the online classic car auction run by Bonhams.

[@skimmingstoness]

Stick it in Mathewsons up in Thornton, Derek will have a field day with that bonnie old thing.

[@sruk]

I have recently watched a couple of their auctions and the vehicles didn’t even meet the reserves

[@skimmingstoness]

@@sruk Yea I think a lot of the time they set the reserve too high,then some basic motors that aren't classics make daft money, yesterday they had a 13k mile Audi A2 make over 9000.

[@patrickjmorgan]

Yes, they are still around- I sold my TF after lockdown 1 and got more than i paid for it. My son had a blue Trophy 160 , so ive done a fair bit of work on them- but yours is the MGT- so hydrogas suspetion and probaly the samller engine- which can have benefits. There is an outfit up the A1 that sells only these cars- hes got one like yours but a T160 (The version we have owned with the vvc) 30k on the clock- £12k. He had one about 4 years ago that had silly miles- on it and it was as close to BN- that sold for about £14k from memory. Theres an active Forum MG Rover boards that Im still a meber of and im going to link your video/toutube channel to- they are obviously like me- enthusiasts- a lot are old blokes (like me) but unlike me, they are not all the spanner-weilding type, so its quite funny sometimes readingthe questions 'how do you...?' - i call it Pension Pot cars- bit like Porsche Boxsters...

[@zubeystinzen540]

The sweetest mgf around,a beauty.deffo looking forward to this one, top content guys ❤️ it

[@adamlee3772]

Happy for the young lad. Nice one fellas. I almost wish you were selling the MGF to a museum it’s that mint. Pity about the different tyre. Looking forward to the vid about the auction.

[@terrymolloy6997]

What a beautiful little car, credit to the owner.

[@ged3680]

Hello Rob and Chris, another excellent video, the dad buying the car for his son and the lovely MGF. You have done these subscribers proud. Looking forward to the next update. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Ged

[@BikeGunCarGav]

I bet Trophy Cars on the A1 would love to get their hands on this!

[@robgavin6573]

The gentleman that owned the car previously deserves a medal for preserving it with love ,. Great video as always lads , Chris always cracks me up with the where’s the change 🤣🤣 fantastic lads thank you 👌👌

[@atoff]

Get in on 'Bangers n Cash' could be good publicity for you both.

[@denty32]

What a fantastic start to my weekend. It was cracking seeing the scobie going to the young lad, what a great thing he’s dad did there 👏👏 MG was a stunner. Channel is going from strength to strength

[@stevenmoran4060]

Mathewsons in Pickering would get you the best price. Bangers and cash on yesterday tv channel. You must watch it on tv. It would go for a fortune through them. If you ring them up they will give you a ball park figure it would reach.

[@sruk]

I watched 2 of there auctions all most of the cars didn’t make the reserves

[@Bootneck-RMC]

Amazing find Rob & Chris and in one of my favorite colours (British Racing Green), The only problem I ever found with the colour was, if you looked at it too hard, it would scratch. Therefore, the previous owner has really, really looked after it as there doesn't appear to be a mark on it. 👍

[@Jimmiburn]

Caught you there Chris talking to Rob but still slyly feeling under the passenger seat for loose change 🤣🤣

[@robindthornton]

Oh well done Rob , delivering that Subaru to that guy. You should've put a red suit on and worn a big white beard. Brilliant entertainment again. That little MGF is a jewel and that auction is going to be so interesting to see, I expect it will do north of £6K good luck

[@donegaljohn1]

Rob & Chris, why don’t you’s do your own auction on this, Let people make offers and the highest bidders wins, No auction fees for yourselves or the buyer. Add the Bids on the comments.

[@markfoden765]

Good idea I reckon

[@ALYDAVIDSON1]

I always thought this, they should auction all their vehicles, they'd make alot more profit, over 240k subscribers, do the maths🤔

[@sruk]

No chance we have been there before 👍

[@thefamilyrobbo]

Judging by Rob's reply, I'm guessing he's not enthusiastic! If it's possible to get auction software that can be programmed to start at a certain time, it should be fairly hassle free. Would actually be a fair way to sell the vehicles because it wouldn't exclude those without Instagram or those who couldn't instantly respond when a car is posted. Would also eliminate all the comments about cars being sold too cheaply as they'd find their own value. 😃

[@shiTthebed86]

That's like a haven for trolls.

[@robinjones6999]

Thats a cheeky surprise.The MG is a museum piece - lovely- contact the MG owners club, perhaps??

[@garydod6212]

Brilliant! You should let the owners club know they might even want to do a piece on it, and on you, for their mag??

[@johnelbro127]

Someone will get an incredible car, and hope they keep it undercover for years to come. Your contribution to our motoring heritage. Well done yet again guys 👍👍👍👍👌

[@roiberadcnoic5862]

Rob I think that car belongs in a museum as you said yourself you will never find another car in that condition 😀

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hello both,the reaction of the chap with the Subaru Impreza was well happy 😀,it will be a tidy car when it's on the road.the MGF now that is a clean car and hardly been used.the auction will be interesting to see how much it fetches.

[@1066gaz]

I thought if it don't fetch the reserve you could take it to mathewsons auction in thorton le dale north yorkshire. This car im sure it would be the star appearance on bangers & cash tv programme.

[@adamlee3772]

Be nice to see it on that show.

[@MarcBolan1959]

Rob and Chris.I loved mine ,in the time I had it it never let us down.the old girl got to small for us,or I got to old.maybe both.but still love the looks.good luck at the auction.👌

[@s2hjt]

At 12139 miles its only on its second head gasket. : )

[@IcenI_Koi]

🤣

[@sammytheseal2307]

Behave 😂

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

Followed one of those MGFs in BRG with its top down going up the M5 at 80 mph a few years back… its K-series suddenly let go big time and it rolled sadly across to the hard shoulder in a trail of smoke and steam…

[@Wetthewhistle]

The MG is absolute perfection 😍

[@mcplindgren]

It's really nice to you pair getting all nostalgic about this car. There's nothing better than getting into a car that you haven't been for years and getting that warming feeling and knowing where everything is. Good luck with the sale of it 🙂

[@twist_of_the_wrist]

12,000 miles looks like it's time to do the head gasket. 😂

[@philippienaar2065]

This brings back memories - my first car in the UK was a green R reg MGF. Not many around in this condition. This car deserves a good home. Lovely video guys. Thank you!

[@catxls1835]

Haha, Chris want's it. I think if there was some loose change it would have sealed it!!

[@Plimp92601]

Thanks both, you made my night. Look forward to Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays anyway, but just got in from polishing my MGTF for pride of Longbridge tomorrow, and you had an F on your channel. Totally mint, they don't look like that underneath normally!!!!

[@ontoitj]

Such a fun car to drive in new Zealand

[@paulwatts2192]

It just goes to show still little gems out there. Looking at this car you would not believe it’s 24 years young. You found a good one.

[@Kit-Talon]

12k miles on a 25 year old MGF, he must've really hated driving it! But the big question is has he had the head gasket done?

[@STANLIZ4]

Exactly! And he hasnt, do it now!

[@richardfrancis5610]

Guys that ones definitely for the museum, I’m sure someone will be there and snap that one up. In all my early years of car fitting I never once worked on one but it brings back memories listening those irritating beeps before you start them up 🤣. Fair play you guys find some rare cars. Good video, keep it up. 👍

[@redpill3145]

This is just my opinion , it will make at auction £5750-6250

[@tomtodhunter1776]

Loved the lads reaction to the Subaru. Top Dad, there. The MG is a real time capsule, so clean. I hope you manage to find a tyre as I agree it will make all the difference. I can't wait to see how you do at the auction. I really hope somewhere like Beaulieu will be interested in it.

[@julianchampion7712]

Take it to matthewsons auctions (bangers and cash )

[@sruk]

I recently watched a couple of their auctions and hardly any of the cars met the reserve

[@julianchampion7712]

@@sruk some reserves are stupid and will never get it . Most realistic people sell there . Good luck guys love the channel

[@TimHayton]

I'm into my MG's and everything you said was spot on! Even the place to auction it! My 'old' MG (got 3) I bought brand new so can understand it would have been a major reason for the original owner to sell it to you, so selling at auction to an enthusiast will alleviate any feelings of loss. 👍

[@catxls1835]

Out of the box!!

[@cornishrider]

This video is a real treat! The Great British Car Museum in Derbyshire might be interested in such an impeccable example.

[@paddrivers]

Pride in ownership....a rare commodity in throw away Britain!

[@Lizzard-t]

That car is an absolute credit to its owner, he loved and cherished that car like a child . Never have I seen the underneath of a car look like new . Cannot wait for the auction. If only I could get next Friday off, I would be there to see you ,2 legends, and shake your flippers .

[@ggss1176]

yep sunny days out that underside has seen no rain or ice

[@M1LAD81]

The last of a true British MG.

[@sammytheseal2307]

I adore MGs and Rovers of this era. Just watching the video brings back memories of my old Rover 414 and 45, the distinctive K-Series sound and the distinctive indicator tell tale click 😁 Perfect time of year to buy/sell one too If I didn't already have 3 cars and a lack of space for a 4th I'd be all over it myself

[@rbcleaningskegness9191]

WOW never see one in that condition when i worked at the MG/ROVER garage in Upchurch, drove load's on test drive around the back lanes and loved every minute in them🤣.. Looking forward to the auction have a great weekend guys 👍. From Richard

[@sruk]

Upchurch rover that’s going back. With the sv.s in the showroom 👌

[@rbcleaningskegness9191]

@@sruk Yes great time there with some special MG's

[@mrwideboy]

Keep it. Save the MGF

[@commander_lard]

Brilliant idea to list it, great content and a nice experience and what it deserves - it's mint so really interesting to see what it will go for and also nice to give folks the heads up to come and say hi!

[@Josh-er6oz]

Someone’s got it advertised on eBay for £11k!

[@deangill.6772]

The MG was an incredible find. It's like you have gone back in time to the main MG dealer and bought it brand new. Fingers crossed for the auction.

[@richiebbb8140]

Keep it Rob, sell the lambo 🤣

[@kevoc3268]

Another great video,for a second i did that Chris was keeping it.As ye have said it will be hard to find another one that condition with low miles.Plenty of MG clubs so should be sought after at the Auction.

[@johnjoseph3382]

Dad in a million doing that for his son.

[@kevincross9206]

What a find, and respect to the previous owner for how he looked after it. Forwarded the video to an ex colleague who is an MG nut, and has a MGF, who knows - he may bid on it!!

[@ProlificPlayer]

I dont think you have realise what you have done here. Your going to be banned from that auction, 250K SRUK Fans are going to turn it into a car meet mate... LOL Also, im sure theres alot of stigma around head gaskets on the f? Too young of mileage to worry tho. Mate, im so worried for this auction turn out 🤣🤣

[@DanP293]

If you want to know what rare as RHS is, this is a perfect example. Thank's for posting this video Rob, sometimes little gems like this come up.

[@jamesbrett6518]

Why do you want tyres from 1998? Treat it to 4 new ones of a decent make and sleep at night

[@sruk]

I think your missing the point

[@jamesbrett6518]

@@sruk I probably am, but I wouldn't value 1998 dated tyres any more than an original cambelt or oil filter. It doesn't surprise me that no supplier could supply the same tyre. Very good video though and always interesting to see "time warp" cars like this. Have a good weekend all!

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

Happy Friday everyone. What a great car. Nice Job on the Subaru. Dad did a good thing for his son.

[@V8Hungry]

What a beautiful one of a kind example, real credit to its previous owner

[@josephmccullough3031]

Had an MGF back in the mid eighties. Head gasket went on it. The car broke my heart. But who ever gets yours is in for a treat. Great video lads.

[@ryanwilliams6526]

I'm afraid that's impossible. They didn't start production until 1995! You must mean mid nineties.

[@josephmccullough3031]

Sorry.Your correct. mid nineties.

[@josephmccullough3031]

correction mid nineties.

[@barrytillman2818]

Get rid of the Lamborghini 😂😂

[@michaelhynds8035]

Fantastic. Such a gem of a car. I would love to join you there but I live 4,000 miles away in Tanzania. Do well with it gentlemen. Thank you for sharing.