TD27138 (Arnolt ledgers and Arnolt plate mistakenly show 27238)
XPAG/TD2/27376
state unknown
Post Office Red 253-438
Grey VM 3230
unknown
Originally supplied with "Special ptd." wire wheels, according to ASD ledger 3.
Restored by Victoria Carriage Co. Victoria BC Canada for Swiss owner. Rudy Koneckeck 604 727 6020
The Vessel ledgers show that Arnolt convertible 298 was shipped on the SS Meir Dizengoff with convertibles 301, 304 and 307, and coupes 296 and 300, received in Miami, Florida on 19 January, 1954. The purchaser was Ben Smith, Mt. Kisco, NY (Seaboard Construction - see Arnolts 275 and 257), 6 October, 1955, invoice 273. On that same day Smith was invoiced for coupe 257, and on 27 Oct., 1955, he was invoiced for coupe 275. Article and photos of this car in MG Enthusiast 5/2008, pp. 28-33. Bumpers replaced with large bumperettes front and rear, incorrect front running lights.