£13,543
1950 MG Y-Type Supercharged Saloon
Bonhams • US • 31 May 2015
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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£13,543
1950 MG Y-Type Supercharged Saloon
US • 31 May 2015
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1950 MG Y-Type Saloon has been heavily modified for performance, featuring a supercharged 1500cc engine, 5-speed transmission, upgraded suspension, and a sporty interior. It has been driven extensively since its tuning, with multiple engine rebuilds, and is presented as a comfortable and high-performing classic.
Condition
7
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/ 10
100,000 miles
Y/5241
United States
Manual
1950
Auction
£13,543
1950 MG Y-Type Supercharged Saloon
Bonhams • US • 31 May 2015
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
1500cc 4-Cylinder Overhead Valve
Engine SU Carburetor – Supercharger Mounted 5-Speed Synchromesh Transmission Front Disc and Rear Drum Brakes Coil Over Suspension *The ultimate MG sleeper *Powerful supercharged engine *Fully tuned suspension and gearbox *Ground up, built to the highest technical standard *Proven over more than 100,000 touring miles
THE MG Y-TYPE MG's first post-war saloon, the Y-Type employed the advanced features of a coil-spring independent front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering, both of which would later appear on the TD sports car.
The Y-Type shared the contemporary TC sports car's 1,250cc four-cylinder XPAG engine, albeit in single-carburetor form.
MG, being part of the Nuffield Group, also made use of some body panels from the Morris Eight.
Introduced for 1952, the YB incorporated a number of improvements including Lockheed twin-leading-shoe brakes, a stronger clutch, 15"-diameter wheels and a hypoid bevel rear axle, while modifications to the suspens...
Price Analysis vs Other Y Types
£4,070
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,523
Median Price (Since 2020)
£6,975
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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