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Highlights
- Gorgeous pre-war MG saloon
- Very rare four door saloon variant
- High end restoration with sparing use since
- Huge history file right back to its earliest days
- Collector owned and carefully maintained
The Appeal
In the late 1930s some drivers were no different then to now: they be dealing with the practical requirements of a family but they still wanted the verve and pizazz of a sports car.
For them there was the MG VA, a range of sporting cars with space for partners and offspring and associated luggage. Sleek and low slung, the stylish theme continued inside with neat Art Deco detailing.
VA production was curtailed by the war and just 1,259 saloons were built. This is one of them, an exquisite example whose superb lines boast every inch of its quality restoration. The detailing is magnificent and in excellent order.
With interest in the MG marque increasing by the day, this is surely the perfect time to rediscover one of the cars from the firm’s earliest days.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in the UK on 2nd March 1938
- Factory built on 11th October 1937 according to the history file
- Vast and fascinating history file dating back to the car’s earliest days
- Imported to the Netherlands from the UK by the seller in 2008
- First registered in the country on 15th July 2019
- Formed part of the seller’s classic car collection since importation
- History includes original registration documents with inspection stamps
- Collection of UK tax discs
- Restored since arriving in the Netherlands in stages and with photographic record
- Repainted in factory correct two-tone colour combination
- Original manuals and spares catalogue included
- According to the records the car was owned by the notable Neaves family in the UK
- File includes invoices, inspections, letters, manuals and general info dating back decades
- 2,407 VAs were built in all body styles, of which only 1,259 were saloons like this one
The Condition
- Beautiful low slung VA saloon styling smartly finished in two tone factory colours
- Combines Willow Green bodywork with contrasting British Racing Green wings
- Sits smartly on 19in factory wire wheels with quality vintage car tyres
- Bright, well kept chromework with delightful details
- Fully restored to a very high standard as panel fit and paint finish shows
- Condition inside and out is close to immaculate and a show-winning contender
- Fitted with a large steel sunroof that would benefit from light attention to improve fit
- Stunning biscuit leather interior with wonderful Art Deco detailing to dash and doors
- Exterior details abound like the wheel top rear view mirror and rear hinged front door
- Interior features continue the appeal with fold out screen and gold Jaeger dials
- The vendor advises that there are light marks but these are not visible in photos
- Wood veneers across interior well kept and showing no delamination or cracking
- Original tool kit is complete and carefully stored in boot
- Underside is as well presented as the bodywork with no issues to note
The Mechanics
- Tuned Morris 1.5litre TPBG 4cyl OHV engine bored out to 1.7litres
- The re-bore reflects the specification of police versions of the VA
- 54bhp output was good for 80mph when new
- Twin carburettors
- 4spd fully synchromesh manual gearbox
- High factory spec included 10in drum brakes, Luvax adjustable shocks and 19in wires
- Built in hydraulic Jackall jacks
- New wiring harness and brakes
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