A joy to own and drive
MG PA 4 Seat Tourer
Registration : WO9377
Chassis number : PA1324
Colour : Ulster Green over Dublin Green
Date : Jan 1935
A rare opportunity to purchase a highly original example of this much loved classic with extensive restoration, repair and maintenance records. Only 498 ever manufactured in the 4 seater configuration.
Copies of original titles from MG with original engine 1536AP – engine plate designated ‘B’ as engine upgraded by MG Jan 1936 to incorporate side-mounted Marshall supercharger, copies of communications between MG, Marshalls and owner available. Supercharger no longer present although double front pulley fitted.
Original buff log book, current V5 and MOT. Lovely historic records of ownership and documentation inc sales brochures, factory repair manuals and photographs.
Purchased by present owner in 1993, with meticulous attention to repairs and maintenance, refurbishment and restoration to a very high standard, including engine rebuild and bare metal respray. Comprehensive record of work done since 1978.
There is a full canvas hood and frame, full tonneau, optional aero screens and full weather side screens.
Reluctant sale by family following passing of owner. ‘Our car has been much loved and admired, has an extensive documented history and used regularly to attend local meetings for many years, also used for touring events in UK, and in mainland Europe. The car is ready to drive, enjoy, and is good for use from the day of purchase, many photos available’
Extensive mechanical repairs within current ownership, inc :
- Full engine rebuild inc clutch plate, piston set, machine, cylinder head, cam shaft
- New dash, refurbished dials and gauges
- New dynamo and electronic ignition conversion, new fuel and water pumps
- New rear springs and hangers
- New half shafts and hub
- Restoration to rear and front inc bare metal respray, repairs to ash frame
- Front suspension, axle and spring repair and replacement
- New wiring harness and loom
- New exhaust and manifold
- Replacement radiator and chrome work repolishing, wire wheel refurbishment
- New crown wheel, pinion and differential refurbishment and trunnion bearings
- New front brakes and overhaul
- Full service including carb rebuild and tune
- And, full restoration of body and frame by previous owner from the 1980’s
It runs perfectly, starts easily, with good temperature and spot on oil pressure.
Summer driving at its best!
The P type midget was introduced in March 1934 and replaced by the PB late 1935 (The Olympia Motor Show) when the previous model became the PA.
The price of the two seater P type was £220. 00 and the four seater £240. 00.
1935 MG PA Ulster/ Dublin Green
The car was originally purchased by xxxx of Rumney Cardiff on 22nd Feb 1935 from City Motors Cardiff. City Motors acquired the PA from Abingdon on Jan 1935 with documentation available and original titles.
The PA has undergone ongoing repairs and restoration over the period of its current ownership from the 1993, including engine rebuilding, new cam and clutch, front and rear body restoration and repairs inc full bare metal respray, rewire and loom replacement, rear diff and axle refurbishment, and braking system overhaul
Abridged history of ownership
Chassis No. PA1324
Engine No. 1536AP
Jan 1935 City Motors co. acquires car from Abington (documents available)
22nd Feb 1935 The car was sold by City Motors Motor Co, Cardiff to Mr XXXX near Cardiff
Car registered 22nd Feb 1935
Jan 1936 Mr. XXXX of Amersham, Buckinghamshire who sent the engine to The MG Car Co Ltd. For an engine overhaul which included work to the Marshall supercharger fitted to the car at that time and a re-bore. The re-bore cost £15. 00.
Extensive paperwork is available between Marshals, Hatfield and MG Car company
1948 Mr XXXX of Whalley, Lancashire.
There is a brass plaque on the dashboard with the name “Norman Black, Sprosen Ltd. 109 Gt. Portland Street, London” a car dealership founded by Norman Black who was racing driver in the 1930's driving MG's, Singers etc.
Details from old registration documents
20 July 1950 1st charge Mr XXXX of Rawtenstall, Lancashire who passed it on to his son also of Rawtenstall in 1955
18 July 1955 Mr XXXX passing to Son
1st July 1957 Mr XXXX, Rossendale
1969 XXXX , Sawley Clitheroe Lancs
1st March 1978 Registered 1978 XXXX
Mr XXXX kept the car until 1992 during which time he carried out extensive work to the body and mechanics and extensive repair to the ash frame
XXXX Application for new registration Doc V62 30/ 09/ 1980. New reg document issued 13/ 10/ 1980
01/ 09/ 1992 XXXX
05/ 06/ 1993 Current family ownership
03/ 01/ 2007 XXX – due to passing of his wife
02/ 05/ 2022 XXX – due to passing of her father
Purchased 05/ 06/ 1993, Collectors Cars Ltd, Kenilworth, Milage 51, 127
