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- 1929 MG M-Type Midget
1929 MG M-Type Midget
Lot Number: 114
1929 MG M-Type Midget
An outstanding M-Type Midget, a fully rebuilt multi-award winner.
- Sold for: £21,150
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 25th March, 2023 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Oxford Blue -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
GG 4819
SUMMARY
An outstanding M-Type Midget, a fully rebuilt multi-award winner.
DESCRIPTION
- A superb little boat-tailed M-Type from the first year of production
- Powered by the 847cc, 20bhp, four-cylinder, bevel-gear driven OHC engine shared with the Morris Minor
- Discovered in 1969 residing on the roof of a garage in the North East by the late Alistair Naylor
- Passed on to Huddersfield plumber, Herbert Swallow, in 1970 who then commenced a restoration
- Purchased by its present owner, a marque specialist, in 2009
- Now fully rebuilt to an outstanding level with works including a rebuilt engine, gearbox and axle
- This particular example is fitted with the later camshaft increasing power to 28bhp
- The fabric body was recovered and the interior retrimmed as required
- A delightful Midget in a condition that will not disappoint
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 114
- Make
- MG
- Model
- MIDGET M TYPE
- Registration Number
- GG 4819
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 490
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Oxford Blue
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Charles Smalley
- Car Specialist
- 07421 007866
- charles@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Charles.
CONTACTSEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
SCORE:
134 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Multiple award winner.
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
All recently rebuilt, ppossibley less than 100 miles since
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
Fullt rebuilt Rotax dash, instrumenys all refurbished by John Marks - Vintage Restorations
Vehicle History
Remarks
Extensive from 1970 onwards
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
TBC
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