Lot Ended
Description
From a deceased estate; for restoration following a period in
storage
The MG Y-Type was unveiled at the
1939 Earls Court Motor Show but the outbreak of war meant that it didn’t
actually go on sale until 1947.
Styled by Gerald Palmer, it was
effectively an adaptation of the Morris Eight Series E bodyshell with re-styled
front and rear ends more in keeping with the traditional MG image. Although it
kept a separate chassis, modernity was allowed a look in with the adoption of
independent front suspension, one of the first British production cars to have
this feature.
Power came from a single carb 46bhp version of the 1,250cc
XPAG engine that also powered the T-Series MG sportscars, giving the YA more
spritely performance than rival saloons with a top speed of over 70mph. The
interior was well above average with lashings of leather and woodwork and classy
octagonal instruments. Around 6,158 YA Saloons were sold before it was replaced
by the YB in 1952.
First registered in London in January 1949,
this MG YA Saloon has been in the current ownership since 2012. As you can see
in the photos, it looks basically straight and solid but the interior could do
with retrimming.
The mechanical condition is not known but a
check of the MOT history online shows that it was last tested in August 2012
when it passed with just one advisory for an oil leak and it has only covered 60
miles since, the odometer currently showing 38,806 miles. It retains its
original London-issue number plate, UML 218, which is transferable, according to
the V5C.
On
offer here from a deceased estate, the family have so far been unable to find
any history for the car other than the V5C. If any other paperwork does turn up,
we will update the website accordingly.
PS: We now have 5 old MOTs from
1986 at 38,411 miles to 2013 at 38,747 miles.
Consigned by James Dennison –
07970 309907 – [email protected]