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Not Sold (Est: £45,000 - £55,000)
1931 MG F Type Magna
United Kingdom • 29 Aug 2015 • Lot 255
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1930s MG F Type Magna is a rare, coachbuilt example with only three Jarvis-bodied survivors known. It features a comprehensive restoration with a rebuilt engine, new components, and is resplendent in red with a black interior, making it an attractive entry into prestigious vintage car events.
Condition
7
The car underwent a full restoration in 2005, including a full engine rebuild, new wings, overhauled radiator, rebuilt carburettors and dynamo, respoked wheels, and a new hood and sidescreens. While the description notes that the engine has been changed at some point, the extensive restoration and recent upgrades (fast road camshaft) suggest the car is in very good condition despite its age.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
F0668
Odometer:
5,735 miles
Reg Number:
IU2474
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The F Type Magna was the first in a famous line of small six cylinder MGs.
Created to fill the gap between the M Type Midget and 18/80 the Magna was launched in October 1931 and utilised the smooth 1271cc overhead camshaft engine from the Wolseley Hornet (with a plate cleverly attached to the cylinder block to disguise its origin) which was available thanks to William Morris's acquisition of Wolseley Motors.
The six cylinder engine featured four main bearings for the crankshaft and four bearings also supported the camshaft.
It was fitted to an extended version of the C Type Midget chassis, with similar underslung rear section and trunnion supports for the springs.
The back axle was of the same type as fitted to the M and D Type Midgets albeit with a higher final drive ratio to take advantage of the larger and more flexible engine and the gearbox was the excellent ENV four speed unit, as fitted to the C Type but with wider ratios.
With twin one inch SU carburettors, power output wa...
Points of note
£19,200
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£43,350
Median Price (Since 2020)
£67,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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