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1938 MG VA Tourer
United Kingdom • 21 Jun 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1938 MG VA Tourer is a rare and well-historied vehicle, one of only 12 known to survive in roadworthy condition. It features an older restoration, a large history file, and has been regularly maintained and used, making it a solid and sound investment for collectors.
Condition
7
The car has an older restoration, is in good order with a large history file, and is one of only a dozen left in roadworthy condition. It has been well-maintained and in regular use by the current and previous owners.
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Manual
Transmission:
VA1736T
Chassis No:
Odometer:
116,553 miles
EYM323
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Well-maintained and in regular use; current owner 8 years and previous owner 40+ years; one of only a dozen left in roadworthy condition; older restoration in good order with a large history file In production from February 1937 to September 1939, the MG VA 1.5-litre was the smallest of the three touring models that MG offered before the war.
The VA’s 1,548cc four-cylinder twin-carburettor engine generated a useful 54bhp and the car could cruise comfortably at 60mph and top 80mph with the windscreen folded flat.
Other features included a four-speed synchromesh gearbox, 10” Lockheed hydraulic drum brakes, adjustable Luvax shock absorbers, sporting 19” wire wheels, built-in chassis lubrication and Jackall jacking system, and a bumper stabiliser to damp torsional flexing at the front end.
Just 2,407 VA models were produced in total during that short period (saloon, drophead and open tourer), and all are much sought-after today.
First registered in London in July 1938, this...
Points of note
£8,640
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£31,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 31 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
13,404 miles
Registration Date
1938-07-15
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 22 2012 with 13,404 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Passed
On Apr 01 2011 with 13,032 miles
Passed
On Apr 17 2009 with 12,630 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Passed
On Dec 04 2006 with 11,029 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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