This fine-looking TA hails from 1936, the first production year of this well received model.

The TA chassis number sequence starts at 0253 with this car’s number being 0284 and, thus, making it the 31st example to leave the famous Abington-on-Thames MG works in mid-1936.

Being such an early model, this TA features the B269 body style with the narrow rear wings much sought-after by MG aficionados.

Little is known of the TA’s early life and early owners although a few more than the two noted by DVLA are thought to exist.

The MG Octogan Car Club knew of one keeper who owner the car between 1967 and 2003 and another who was the editor of the club’s member magazine, boding rather well for the car’s condition and provenance.

Current owner, Steve, acquired the TA in September 2022 and has kept the MG in regular use.

This TA features the 1292cc MPJG engine which was thoroughly rebuilt in 2006 at a cost of over £1,400.

A later T gearbox has been fitted at some point featuring a synchrome...