1989 MG Maestro Turbo

[calvert500]

Hi, my first post on here. I am Andy, 28 and live in Darlington in the North East. I own number #500 of the 505 Tickford MG Maestro turbos produced. I bought it in August 2012 unseen from a Bl collector in Somerset and first put it on the road in June 2013. It had been in his collection off the road for 8 years prier to 2012 but the previous owner to that is a maestro and montego forum member who owned it from 1999 still know to me. I have only covered just over 3000 miles in this time now on 119300 miles, dry weather car only this one I am afraid, keep it from suffering from the usual maestro woes. It comes with masses of history and receipts from new all old tax discs/mots etc. Surprisingly had quite a lot of work done over the years lol. Never touched the bodywork at all in my ownership but before putting it back on the road had the full recommissioning work done that you would expect. Also had to refurbish the petrol tank, replace gearbox (was hard to find) clutch/tyres/discs and pads. plus loads and loads of other things over time (carb refurb/fuelpump/autochoke) and varies mot work and things I cant remember) All running like a dream now though, currently tucked away for winter. Pictures below are from over my ownership at shows etc. Yay or Nay then?

[mk2polobloke]

Hi and welcome to RR.
I'd say that's a yay! Looks in lovely condition.

[MK2VR6]

Proper stunner. Don't blame you on keeping her out of the elements either. Approved!

[andyw]

I spotted this at the Hurworth Show earlier this year.

My dad used to have a MG 2.0 efi, that seemed quick at the time so these would have seemed rocketship fast at the time.

[mikeyp247]

Mahoosive YAY from me mate, nice example of a very rare car.

[stefan1971]

Absolutely love it, one of the most underrated hot hatches of the day.remember racing one back in the day through Salford in my cavalier sri130. Couldn't believe how fast it was.

[calvert500]

Thanks for the positive comments Yes very rare now, averages around 25 a year taxed on the road. Believed to be over a hundred left but most of these are passed saving or need a massive amount of work. Yes that me at Hurworh, first show of the season for me, ail be there next April. I was with the fiesta super sport pictured above and the rover 3500 twin plenum that was the other side. Was going to ask is there a sub section of this forum I have missed for North East meets/shows? Seems a large site. Cant believe I have never been on before. Would be interested in taking part in some retro shows next year. The classics ones are good but I am not always interested in all the vehicles been shown. Any local events would be a bonus

[SmokeEm]

Big yes from m. I worked for BL as a Mechanic from 1986-1990 so PDI'd a few of these back then. Proper, proper fast car. Deffo faster accelerationt than even the Rover 3500 Vitesse's of the day. Love it.

[williamhoward]

almost ran into the back of one of these in a curse word triumph acclaim 20 odd years ago when I lived in stranraer,thought the fella was gonna kill me(wouldn't have blamed him)

[fer4l]

Another yay here! I used to deliver Maestro turbos for Avis as a uni job back in the day, one may have held the record from Hyde Park Corner to Heathrow. Allegedly!

Look forward to seeing more of this one

Cheers

Matt

[Mercdan68]

Superb looking car,my wive has a friend who had one, and we beleive its still hidden away here in dartford

[turbom]

Always lik the body kitted maestro turbos.
Was it originaly registed at marshalls of cambridge??

[fastback]

Very Nice, very fast & very jealous.

[calvert500]

Oct 18, 2016 16:17:33 GMT Mercdan68 said:

Superb looking car,my wive has a friend who had one, and we beleive its still hidden away here in dartford

Cheers for the great response people. Do you know if this car is know to the maestro owners club forum? Or any more information about it, condition build/number etc? would be very interested to here more about it. Very rare ones appear now which history isn't know.

Oct 18, 2016 16:48:54 GMT turbom said:

Always lik the body kitted maestro turbos.
Was it originaly registed at marshalls of cambridge??

Hi, I believe it was first registered at Marshall's of Stamford. It still wears what I think is the original number plate bearing Marshall's of Stamford plus the very first paperwork I have from 1992 is for  Marshall's of Stamford.

[marsh300ce]

I remember eagerly awaiting these being introduced and reading the road tests.....incredible performance for its day.
One to look after fella it looks a stunner. Hope u enjoy it for many years!!

[Mercdan68]

Been a long time since we last saw the owner , will try to find out more info , I've known about the car for 17 years it was garaged then and as far as I know still is, may well see the person that owned it over Xmas sometimes they appear then at the local pub we pop into every Xmas eve

[jimspolicev8sd1]

Badass! Love it.

[richie]

Fantastic car/example, you should cherish it.

PM me if you ever want to sell, lol

[Sinky]

WoW! Nice motor-

[calvert500]

Oct 18, 2016 19:02:15 GMT Mercdan68 said:

Been a long time since we last saw the owner , will try to find out more info , I've known about the car for 17 years it was garaged then and as far as I know still is, may well see the person that owned it over Xmas sometimes they appear then at the local pub we pop into every Xmas eve

 Thanks that would be much appreciated.