The 16th MG M Type ever made, believed to be the oldest MG in South Africa
Underwent a comprehensive restoration in the late 1980s
Participated in Triple M gatherings and various local car shows
Stored indoors and has been little used since 2014
Comes with South African Registration document and current road license
The Appeal
1928 was a time of faltering for the classic car market. Larger saloons - which dominated the market - suddenly saw a drop in demand as the first signs of economic crisis began to loom on the horizon, and MG's pipe-smoking top bods were beginning to feel a little nervous.
Adapting numerous elements from its repertoire, MG created the M-Type (or the very first MG Midget) - and for the first time, sports car ownership felt outright accessible. The M-Type is most likely responsible for getting MG through the worldwide annus horribilis that followed, and the car quickly proved itself on both the track and the street. Indeed, the learnings from the Midget would go on to influence the next three decades of the company's developments.
As the 16th M Type ever made, this particularly cherished vehicle is likely to be the oldest MG in South Africa, and underwent a comprehensive restoration in the late 1980s. Since then, it has been little used, participating only in Triple M gatherings and various local car shows. It has been stored indoors and has been laid up since the onset of the Covid pandemic, and is now ready and waiting to return to the circuit.
It's rare that one of these comes up for sale - let alone an early example in such fine fettle.
The History and Paperwork
Originally registered in the UK on 19/05/1929
Imported into Rhodesia in 1960 and later sold in South Africa
Restored in the late 1980s
Has been with the current owner since 2014
Comes with South African Registration document and current road license
Entry in the SA Triple M Register
Currently indicates 8,422 on a five-figure odometer
The Condition
Marvellous overall example in signal red with a black soft top
Original format car with rear-hinged doors
Flashing indicators fitted for roadworthy compliance
Paintwork is in good condition, with a small area of superficial damage adjacent to rear number plate
This has been taped over and touched up
New tyres and tubes fitted in 2019
Underside is solid and well-presented with suspension in good order
Some tearing where one of the front studs sat on the soft top
Cabin is in fair order with a characterful patina
Black leather seats show mild wear
Door panels are in good condition
Gauges are discoloured but working, with an odometer reading of 8,422 miles
Original ignition and light switches temporarily replaced by toggle and push-pull switches
Carpet is in good condition, but trim at left door sill needs attention
Battery needs replacement, but delivery from manufacturer delayed
The car is in good working order and is, reportedly, suffering no mechanical issues
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1929 MG M-Type
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