Highlights

• An amazing low owner example of the lovely “one and a quarter litre” MG
• Subject to an earlier restoration and presenting in tremendous condition
• Complete with a file of supporting documents and manuals

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• This example was first registered in January 1949
• The car was originally finished in black
• The first owner was a Mr Jones who retained the car until 2003
• The second owner, another Mr Jones, bought the car in a poor condition
• It was thought to be this owner who restored the car and put it back on the road
• The second Mr Jones owned the car from 2003 to 2015
• We know that the colour changed from Black to “Green and White” in 2014
• Third and fourth owners covered the period between 2015 and 2016
• One of these was a dealer which explains the short ownership period
• The current and fifth owner acquired the car in July 2017
• The car is accompanied with a file full of paperwork and manuals
• Key amongst these in the V5 in the name of the owner
• Needless to say, this is classed as a Historic Vehicle and so MOT and VED exempt
• An original maintenance manual and instruction booklet are included
• A number of other parts catalogues and some invoices are also on hand 
  
  

The Interior

• The MG Y’s interior was originally ostensibly upmarket
• The seats were finished in leather and there was generous use of walnut veneer
• This example is a perfect showcase for that sophisticated specification
• It has clearly undergone a fastidious restoration, thought to be between 2003 and 2015
• The seats are amply stuffed and are dressed in a mid-tan leather
• The panels of the seat covers are delineated by dark brown piping
• The centres are folded into three leaves to give them some charming detail
• The rear bench is similarly finished and a fold down centre armrest is present
• There are additional armrests on the outer panels to provide a comfortable environment
• A charmingly period anti dazzle blind is fitted to the rear window
• The carpets are finished in green and are edge bound to promote longevity
• The door cards are finished in a mid-tan equivalent to their original Rexene
• Leather pockets, featuring the three folds, are built in 
• The roof lining is finished in a flocked fabric and is clean and tightly fitted
• A sliding solid roof panel is present providing light and added ventilation
• The delightful dashboard is finished in burr walnut veneer in excellent condition
• The twin octagonal (to mimic the MG emblem) gauges are housed here
• These are original white on black Jaeger items consisting of speedometer and multi-gauge
• These sit behind the original three spoke steel and Bakelite steering wheel
• A useful 12V outlet with additional USB outlets has been fitted but is easily removeable
• The window apertures are finished with solid wooden surrounds
• The usefully sized boot is trimmed with cabin-matching green carpet
• A starting handle is noted in here
• A lidded spare wheel compartment is located beneath the boot 
  
  

The Exterior

• Records show that the car was treated to its Green and Cream livery in 2014
• Prior to this the car was finished in black
• The respray appears to have been very professionally undertaken
• The finish seems to be thickly and evenly applied
• Both shades of paintwork seem to exude a deep shine
• No areas of significant imperfection were noted
• The front end of the MG is a visual delight
• It is dominated by its tall, chromed, 20-slat radiator cowl 
• A Calormeter water temperature gauge sits atop this between chromed wings
• Either side of this are mounted the big external headlamps with chromed bowls 
• Below these are mounted twin, deeply chromed horns
• The bumper level badge bar has two auxiliary driving lights mounted to it
• Two club badges are mounted either side of the starting handle aperture
• The car sits on 16-inch painted steel wheels
• These are centred with chromed hub caps
• White walled Atlas radial type tyres are fitted  
• The original semaphore indicators are present and in working order
• Additional repeaters are fitted to the underside of the rear bumper 
• An invisible set are also incorporated into the side lights at the front
  
  

The Mechanics

• The MG Y is fitted with the single carburettor version of the 1,250cc XPAG engine
• This unit originally produced 46bhp which was very competitive for saloons of this vintage
• This helped endow the car with a 70mph top speed
• The current owner notes that a five-speed gearbox has been fitted
• This aids progress in modern traffic but can easily be reversed if required
• On lifting both sided of the centrally hinged bonnet you get great access to the XPAG
• The first thing noted is that this engine features twin carburettors rather than the single 
• These, together with braided hoses suggests some useful upgrades during restoration
• A non-standard alloy rocker cover is also fitted  
• The presentation under here is excellent throughout
• The expected brass data plates seem to be present and correct
• The original hydraulic “Jackall” integrated jack system is fitted and working
• This can be seen in the underside photographs 
• The underside of the car looks to be in an excellent condition for the age of car
• The current owner reports the car to be running very well and fully functional
  
  

Summary