Car & Classic Dealer

Barry Walker

Stratford-Upon-Avon

1932 The sole surviving MG 'D' Salonette For Sale

Beautifully restored but price reflects the need for some easy recommissioning. Do read on.

Yes, this car has been heavily advertised (by others) until most of the world has surely seen it. It has failed to sell because it has been offered at ridiculously inflated and unrealistic prices and has also been incorrectly described. I trust the following will allow this very rare car (for it is the only known MG 'D' Salonette to survive) to find a good home and a new owner that can put this unique car back on the road.

This MG model is one of only very few 'D' salonettes produced in 1932 by the Abingdon factory and is recognised by the
relavant authorities as the only one to have survived in its original form. They were given competition by the much cheaper ohc Morris Minor saloon, and were rapidly displaced by the MG 'J' Salonette in 1933 with its improved engine.

This car has seen enormous effort lavished upon it, but further finishing work is still needed to finalise the rebuild. An exquisite body by David Earp is exact to factory specification and is complimented by the magnificent sliding sun roof, the beautifully accurate interior and the rare windscreen and window furniture that make the Salonette and Airline Coupes so intricate and difficult to restore.  The new owner will have no such worries sourcing anything difficult, as all is there, restored and in place.

With the hugely difficult body and its fittings have been safely rebuilt and finished, attention is needed for some easy recommissioning of the engine, carb. and braking system. A very generous allowance has been offered against this work and is seen reflected in the low asking price. Under instruction we have rewired the car, fitted a brand new dynamo, set-up the steering and fitted a new and factory correct steering wheel, leaving very little mechanical work for the new owner to undertake at 'love-my-car' rates! Whilst we can undertake any recommissioning , it can put the price beyond many people's reach, and as easy work only is required here, it is better done by the owner restorer at leisure, especially as nothing else needs attention.

The car is finished in Oxford & Cambridge blues; the interior is completed in beige leather with blue carpeting and polished mahogany finishes.  Spare paint, carpet and other accessories accompany the car. The car sports the original engine, rare bronze 1&1/ 8th carburettor, original 3-speed gearbox, original SU 'Petrolift', Rotax K624 headlamps, correct dashboard and new honeycomb radiator.

The car comes with full factory chassis file, long history, MG Car Club recognition and register No., original registration plate from new and current DVLA paperwork to complete.

This is the perfect all-weather small car for UK touring events, Pre-war Prescott , super fun jaunts to the pub and no moans from the wife or partner for that weekend away, as you sit in the warmth and comfort provided by the cosy body; AND all that luggage space offered by the back seat as well as the folding boot rack. Two fingers then to the 2-seat open-top boys!!

Forget dividends, Govt. bonds and the like..... this one, IS a real investment, so don't get trampled in the queue?

This advert has now been removed through sale or otherwise.
Please see the list below for similar live adverts.

Similar Adverts

Introducing this 1953 MG TD featured with matching numbers and finished in red complemented with a black interior. What sets this particular example apart is its remarkable history of long-term ownership, having been cherished by the same owner since 1966 in sunny California. The presence of its original black plate California ...

28 Mar 2024
United States

This MGB GT is a factory-original right-hand-drive (RHD) model intended for the domestic market, manufactured during the 1st to 7th August 1972. It was subsequently dispatched to the MG dealership, Stewart & Ardern Limited, Barnes on the 1st September 1972. The car was finished in Black exterior paint, complemented ...

62,959
28 Mar 2024
Shropshire
Verified Dealer (see stock)

Rare and desirable early ‘pull handle’ Roadster * Boasting an incredible specification with chromed wire wheels, 'Double Duck' hood and a leather interior * Fitted with the highly desirable optional overdrive * Older restoration including engine rebuild less than 20,000 miles ago * Good history file ...

20,000
27 Mar 2024
Sussex
Private

Midget 1500 tax & mot exempt new soft top good tyres and torneu cover and hood cover. New sills right and left. Door seals just had a full service engine gearbox and dif all brakes done front and rear ready for the summer. The car is in good condition please get in touch with me for more information and thanks for ...

89,653
13 Mar 2024
Durham
Private

"Darcey" is for sale. She is in excellent condition and has always been garaged. Genuine 22,600 miles from new. Cherished number plate, Current MOT until August 2024. Service history until 2008.<br><br>Demonstration model - top specification. Two owners from new. 1997 model with 1800 VVC engine. Ideal future classic.<br><br>...

22,650
23 Feb 2024
Hampshire
Private

1970 MGBGT in Bracken Yellow. MOT to 20 February 2025 - no advisories. Heritage Certificate, all matching paintwork, exceptional condition, perfect mechanics, no rust, great shut-ins of panels, Webasto sun roof, excellent midnight blue interior, starts first time and drives faultlessly, excellent engine/gearbox/overdrive/rear ...

94,000
25 Mar 2024
Surrey
Private

MGB cabriolet Year 1978 Same owner for 25 years New paintwork New mohair soft top New chromed wire wheels<br><br>MGB cabriolet Year 1978 Same owner for 25 years Matching colors: Russet Brown Beige leather upholstery Beige mohair soft top Electronic ignition Power-assisted brakes Stainless steel exhaust Aluminium cylinder ...

84,987
28 Mar 2024
France
Private

1965 MGB roadster. Pull handle car with alloy bonnet. Manual with overdrive. Mohair hood, wire wheels, tonneau cover. Previous owner for 20 years. Lots of recent new parts including radiator, dynamo, batteries, exhaust system, front brake calipers. Runs and drives excellently with no issues, very sweet engine, ...

5 Feb 2024
Kent
Private

A stylish later model B with four new tyres, exhaust, fresh MOT, and new upholstery; features a Webasto roof and overdrive, along with wire wheels; previously a show car, now in excellent condition and ready for driving pleasure. ​This MGB GT is an factory-original right-hand-drive (RHD) model intended for the domestic ...

57,089
28 Mar 2024
Shropshire
Verified Dealer (see stock)

Here we have my beloved 1972 MGB with very rare, period correct hardtop from Smith & Deakin. The car is also supplied with nearly-new mohair soft-top so you can interchange as desired with just a few bolts. The car is rust-free having benefited from a previous bare-metal restoration and garaged dry storage. Beautiful ...

44,170
26 Feb 2024
Derbyshire
Private

HISTORY of 1969 MG B ROADSTER- Reg. No. MAN 69 B Chassis No. GHN4166486G. Engine No. 18GBRUH17821 Originally Registered in UK as GJP 256G I bought the car in 1989, in 1992 I had the car totally rebuilt from the bare shell up as a modified road car. I became interested in Classic Road/Regularity Rallies and adapted ...

1,381
29 Feb 2024
Isle of Man
Private

Very rare Y Tourer, the only post war 4 seater open top MG. Believed to be less that 200 on the road worldwide of the 877 produced, mostly exported. Much loved family car owned since 1995 bought while living in Australia. Shipped back with us in 1997. Meticulously maintained since then by MG experts, Lackford Motor Engineering, ...

23 Mar 2024
Sussex
Private

1973 MGB GT classic sports car, registration number PDH 650M, first registered on the 1st November 1973, Petrol 1798cc, Manual transmission, only 21,544 miles, finished in Flame Red with Black & Blue interior trim. Extensive history file. This is one of the nicest we have seen in recent times; Webasto roof; wires; ...

21,544
28 Mar 2024
Shropshire
Verified Dealer (see stock)

Year - 1951 Colour - Clipper blue Interior - Biscuit leather trim, custom carpet set  We are very proud to present this outstanding, better than factory MG TD. This is a rare opportunity to purchase one of the best TDs to become available on the market to date. The car was purchased back in 1969 and has been ...

28 Mar 2024
Essex

1949 MGTC in Coventry cream paintwork, rebuilt ground up with new and reconditioned components by a respected Bristol MG garage owner with a lifetime of MG experience of repairing or reconstructing all models for over 40 years. This magnificent example of the last few to be made is now remade to concours condition with ...

842
29 Feb 2024
Somerset
Private