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£13,543

1950 MG Y-Type Supercharged Saloon

Bonhams • US • 31 May 2015

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Highest 10% of Past Sales

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£13,543

1950 MG Y-Type Supercharged Saloon

US • 31 May 2015

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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.

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Condition 

7

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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

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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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Auction House Headquarters

Bonhams

101 New Bond Street, London, Greater London, W1S 1SR, England

Operating from London, Bonhams is a physical auction house handling classic, historic competition, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions globally, offering vehicle consignment, appraisal, and valuation services.

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