PA 0989
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Current Owner: Southgate Family, Victoria
MMM No: 2454
Information: research by Tony Sloan
Dispatched from Abingdon May 1934 as CKD destined for Australia.
History: Earliest record is registration in Victoria in the early 50s number GOC 152 recorded as a 2-seater. Later re-registered HCN 280, then in 1960 re-registered again HKB 990 this time fitted with a Wolseley engine.
In 1970 Wes Southgate bought PA1299 however his enjoyment was cut short by a serious accident in 1971. While recuperating after release from hospital Wes spotted an advert placed by John Trapp for PA 0989 now fitted with a Morris Minor engine.
Wes undertook a rebuild combining the rolling chassis of PA 0989 with the engine and gearbox from PA 1299 and a rebuilt body. In this form Wes regularly participated in M.G. Car Club events until his death in 2017.
The car has now in the care of Michael, his son.
- Listing ID: 2381
- Midget: PA
- Chassis Number: 0989
- Year of Production: 1934
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Previous Owners:
?-1971 John Trapp.
1971-2017 Wes Southgate (Dec.) - Current Owner: Southgate Family
- Original Engine Number: 1315AP
- Current Engine Number: 1539AP
- Date Acquired: 2017
- Current Reg: CH 0004 (Vic)