Registration No: OG 3899
Chassis No: 6HN3115973
MOT: July 2024
Taking its name from the initials of company founder and aeronautical design engineer Nick Green, NG Cars began operations in October 1979. Stylistically influenced by various pre-WW2 Aston Martin and MG designs, the New Milton, Hampshire-based kit-car manufacturer made extensive use of MGB running gear for its model range. A response to customer demands for a more rakish two-seater, the boat-tailed NG TC was introduced in 1981. Based like its siblings around a sturdy low-slung box-section chassis equipped with independent coil and wishbone front suspension, a ‘live’ rear axle, rack and pinion steering and disc / drum brakes, the newcomer could be had with a choice of MG 1.8 litre four-cylinder or Rover 3.5 litre V8 engines. Bodied in a mixture of fibreglass and aluminium, the NG TC boasted a power-to-weight ratio not dissimilar to that of the contemporary Morgan Plus 4 and Plus 8 models.
Taking its inspiration from Aston Martin’s iconic Ulster competition cars, ‘OG 3899’ was a real labour of love. Although, based on a NG TC, the two-seater has been customised to such a degree that it is, in effect, a bespoke creation. The dashboard has been festooned with auxiliary instruments and brass-ringed switchgear, while leather straps adorn the tail and bonnet (with the latter being augmented via louvred brass panels). Prominent Lucas headlamps and a side-mounted spare wheel add to the 1930s vibe. Correctly registered with the DVLA as a ‘NG TC Roadster’, ‘OG 3899’ bears a brass plaque which reads as follows: ‘Hebert Gilbert Car – ‘Gertie’ – Ride The Wind’. Fed by larger than standard twin SU carburettors, the 1.8 litre MGB engine produces a notably raspy exhaust note, while the presence of an alternator and brake servo are welcome nods to modernity. Recently recommissioned and MOT tested following a period of dry storage, this striking Ulster Evocation is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and sundry paperwork.
For more information, please contact:
Damian Jones
damian.jones@handh.co.uk
07855 493737
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