Lot details
Registration No: BOY 451
Chassis No: SA/0444
Mot Expiry: July 2012

As a result of MG's sale to Morris Motors in 1935, rationalisation was the company's priority during 1935, and all new models shared as many parts as possible with other members of the burgeoning Nuffield Organisation. First off the stocks was the all-new 2 Litre (subsequently dubbed the SA). It was a large car by MG standards that was only available as a four-door Saloon at launch, but subsequently offered in Tourer and Tickford Drophead Coupe guise as well. Power came from a tuned version of the straight-six Morris QPHG OHV engine, initially in 2288cc form but later enlarged to 2322cc - the 75bhp output was sufficient to endow the MG with a top speed of up to 85mph. The unit was mated to a four-speed manual gearbox. Suspension was by semi-elliptic springs all round and braking by Lockheed hydraulically-operated drums at each corner. The newcomer sat on wire wheels and the chassis included an integral jacking system, while the interior was luxuriously appointed with ample evidence of the leather and walnut expected of such quality British cars of the period. A Philco radio was a notable option, and available for the princely sum of 18 Guineas (£18.90). A total of 2,739 SAs had been produced by the time production was halted by WW2 - the model was never re-introduced.

This right-hand drive SA saloon was manufactured in 1936 and is tastefully coloured in Oxford Blue over Silver complemented by a Blue leather interior. The subject of a restoration in the early 1990s, 'BOY 451' has recently been treated to a bare metal respray and re-chroming of the radiator grille at a cost of over £6,000. The dampers, water pump and propshaft have been replaced too. The vendor now regards the MG as being "in good condition for its age". It is MOT'd into July.