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£21,000

1934 MG PA

United Kingdom • 27 Nov 2021 • Lot 199

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1934 MG PA is presented in good order and has been well-maintained by the vendor. The engine runs smoothly, and the car is ready to be used and enjoyed, making it an appealing classic car for a relatively modest outlay.

Condition

6

The car is described as being in good order throughout, starting immediately, and running smoothly with no adverse noises. The vendor has fettled the car well, ensuring it is ready for use. It is hard to imagine the vehicle is 87 years old, which indicates that it has been well-maintained for its age.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

PA1378

Odometer:

893 miles

Reg Number:

VJ 6790

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The MG P-Type was manufactured from 1934 to 1936.

This two-door sports car used an updated version of the overhead camshaft, crossflow engine used in the 1928 Morris Minor and Wolseley 10 and previously fitted in the J-Type Midget of 1932 to 1934.

The chassis was a strengthened and slightly longer version of that used in the J-Type with suspension by half-elliptic springs all round as well as rigid front and rear axles.

The most significant improvement, however, was that the crankshaft main bearings were increased from two to three.

The top-end was a carry-over with a cross-flow cylinder head and a single overhead camshaft.

Most cars were open two-seaters although some streamlined ‘Airline Coupé' bodies were also made.

The P-Type was also available as a four-seater, a car that, unfortunately, suffered from a lack of power and poor rear ground clearance.

Around 2,000 MG PA’s were produced and in 1935 a new PA open seat tourer cost £222.

Manufactured in 1934, this MG PA presents ...