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c.1939 MG SA Special

United Kingdom • 12 Feb 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1939 MG SA is a unique, pre-WWII tourer with a rich history, including racing and charitable contributions. However, it has been significantly modified, requires recommissioning, and is not in its original factory condition, which may affect its value to collectors.

Condition

4

The car has been off the road for years and requires thorough recommissioning. It has been re-configured as a Special and has a different body than its original Tickford Drophead Coupe form. While it has some racing history and a balanced engine, it also has cosmetic and mechanical wear and tear.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

SA 2946

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

TSY 381

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Introduced at the 1935 London Motor Show, the MG 2-litre (subsequently re-christened the ‘SA’) debuted as a four-door saloon.

Based around a substantial ladder frame chassis equipped with semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension and four-wheel drum brakes, the newcomer was powered by a 2288cc OHV straight-six engine allied to four-speed manual transmission.

A direct competitor to the SS Jaguar 2½ Litre Saloon, the MG boasted an 85mph top speed and similarly luxurious interior.

Arriving in April and July 1936 respectively, a Tickford-bodied Drophead Coupe and Charlesworth-clothed Open Tourer broadened the appeal of the SA, while the following year brought an increase in cubic capacity to 2322cc.

Production was curtailed by the outbreak of WW2 after some 2,738 cars had been made (though, saloons accounted for the vast majority).

However, only 263 survivors (9.6%) are currently known to the SVW Register.

Understood to be one of just 128 MG SAs produced during 1939 but not road registere...