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£51,000

1934 MG L-Type to Fast Road Specification

United Kingdom • 24 Nov 2012 • Lot 237

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This is a comprehensively rebuilt 1934 MG L1 Magna Continental Coupé, transformed into a fast road and competition car. Featuring a lightweight sports body, a rebuilt 1086cc engine, and a detailed history, it's ready for vintage events or spirited drives.

Condition

8

The car has been completely rebuilt with a new lightweight sports body and a fully rebuilt engine. It has undergone less than 1,000 miles since the rebuild and is eligible for various vintage car events. The comprehensive history file and recent MoT certificate further support its excellent condition.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

LO735

Odometer:

1,000 miles

Reg Number:

BLE 801

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The K Type Magnette, and in particular the K3, is seen as the ultimate pre-war MG.

However, in many ways the L-Type Magna is quite similar featuring a six cylinder engine which closely resembles the K-Type coupled with a good handling lightweight chassis.

The L-Type Magna range was announced in March 1933 as a replacement for the F-Type which had been in production since October 1931.

The chassis had the same dimensions as the earlier car with a 3ft 6in track fitted with the large 12 inch diameter brakes.

The engine, designated a KC, was identical to that fitted to the first K-Types, save the camshaft and carburettors.

In all, 486 L1's were manufactured together with 90 L2's.

This particular L1 Type Magna, fitted with a Continental Coupé body and manufactured in January 1934 was not sold until November 1934 through dealer, George Newman of Euston Road in London, to Sydney Middleton of Brighton.

The Continental Coupé was a striking design but not actually that popular with buyers...