Stunning MG F1 Magna 4-Seat Tourer in restored condition.

The MG F-type Magna was a six cylinder engine car produced by the MG Car Company from October 1931 to 1932.

Looking for a car to fill the gap between the M-Type Midget and the 18/80, MG turned to another of the engines that had become available from William Morris's acquisition of Wolseley.

This was the 1271cc 6- cylinder version of the overhead camshaft engine used in the 1929 MG M type Midget and previously seen in the 1930 Wolseley Hornet and had dummy side covers to disguise it's origins.

Fitted with 1" twin SU carburettors it produced 37.2bhp at 4100rpm at first, later increased to 47bhp by revising the valve timing.

Drive was to the rear wheels through a four speed non-synchromesh gearbox.

The chassis was a 10-inch longer version of the one from the MG D-type with suspension by half elliptic springs and Hartford friction shock absorbers all round with rigid front and rear axles.

With it's sloping radiator and long b...