Description
Lot 3002
A 1934 MG PA (Q-Type evocation)
Reg No. BLC 745
Chassis No. PA1366
Engine No. 1633AP.
Green.
Supercharged 874 cc engine. Q-type replacement 2 seater body. Pre-select gearbox. Racing style instrumentation. Twin fuel tanks.
MG produced many new sporting cars throughout the 1930’s and used racing versions of many types to improve the quality and reliability of their road going versions, on many occasions, success on the track also helped sales of their regular products.
The MG PA was built between 1934 and 1936 and utilised an updated version of the Wolseley Motors-designed and made overhead camshaft, crossflow engine, used in the 1928 Morris Minor and previously fitted in the J-type Midget of 1932 to 1934. The engine used was of 874cc capacity.
MG built 8 Q-type racing cars in 1934 which used a K3 chassis but with narrower N-type axles. The engines were modified PA-type units with revised crankshafts to reduce the capacity to 746cc to allow the cars to compete in 750cc events. These engines were also fitted with superchargers and pre-select gearboxes, power output of these units were stated to be 113bhp at a higher 7200 rpm.
Further details and information have now been obtained regarding this exceptionally fine restoration and creation of an iconic MG sporting model Q type evocation.
The deceased owner / restorer of this car had completed several restoration projects over the years, his previous MG was also a PA type which he purchased in pieces from the well renown MG specialist Barry Bone in 1986, that car, Chassis No. PA1208 was sold for cash and partial exchange for the current MG PA chassis no. PA1366. Unfortunately, we have no record of what condition our sale car was in when acquired but we do have a file detailing the suppliers used and their invoices for work or services provided. A summary of these items accompanies this catalogue entry (final image). The total expenditure recorded exceeds £32, 500.
Along with the invoices on file, there is a Workshop manual, an Instruction Book for the MG Midget 1934 to 1945, Service parts list for the PA & PB Midget, Suppliers catalogues and Drawings made by the owner for the bespoke manufacture of several parts. A copy of the 2014 Triple "M" Register booklet (issue 20. 0) in which this car is recorded.
Lacy Scott & Knight are pleased to offer this vehicle for sale by auction on 16th September in Bury St Edmunds.
All lots in this sale are sold as seen, bidders must preferably view the vehicles. Please see our website for more photos, viewing details, and all terms & conditions. For more information please contact our saleroom.
