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Built for the original owner in 1988 (circa) this lovely Teal is built on a steel VW chassis with a marine quality plywood floor, aluminium body work with brass and stainless steel additions. Finished in Bugatti Racing Blue, it is fitted with an MGB 1800cc engine which was installed shortly before 1999. The interior is finished with black leather seats and rubber floor mats with a brushed steel dashboard and a wood and metal steering wheel. Also fitted is a very efficient heater and two seatbelts. Supplied with a grey canvas Tonneau to cover the seating area, this Type 35 evocation has only travelled 9,450 miles since its build and kept in a garage at the vendors property. It has been serviced and MOT’d every year by his local