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Description
The car was privately imported to Sweden in the late 1960s and registered here in October 1968. Some sources mention 1971, but the first registration certificate is from 1968. The current owner purchased the car in 1972 and began a detailed restoration that lasted until 2018 when the car was finally completed and inspected. In the "Owner's Comments" below, he shares more about the long restoration process, including its successes and setbacks. The most recent and final inspection was done on April 5, 2019.
Free history (7)
Technical data
Year
1935/1935
Registration date
1934-01-01
Mileage
00073 km
Kw / hp
28 / 35
Fuel Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Interior finish
Leather
Colour
Light Yellow / Brown
Condition
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Mechanical condition
The owner had a challenging journey getting the engine to run as it should, and that part of the restoration was actually completed long before the rest of the car. It runs well but can be a bit demanding to drive for those only accustomed to modern cars. Learning, listening, and feeling the car are good ambitions to keep in mind when driving it.
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Interior condition
The craftsmanship is beautiful throughout, and even the mechanical parts are a pleasure to admire for a while. The leather interior, soft top, and details all invite you to take your time absorbing the impressions.
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Exterior condition
A first-class paint job in two colors and a new soft top in canvas fabric. Beautiful original wire wheels with elegant spinners and newly manufactured Blockley vintage tires.
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General condition
It's evident that the car's completion is recent, and its finish is impressive. An exceptionally fine example of the 1930s small sports car ideal.
MOT (tech. insp.)
Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2018-11-12
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1934-01-01 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1934-01-01
Senast godkända besiktning: 2019-04-05
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 2
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1934-01-01 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1934-01-01
Senast godkända besiktning: 2019-04-05
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 2
Owner's comment
The car was imported by a man in Vara in the late 1960s, and there is a registration certificate from 1968. However, the current vehicle registry indicates that it was first registered on June 18, 1971, and that the current owner purchased the car on September 26, 1972. In any case, it is one of about twenty cars currently in Sweden, all of which were imported second-hand. The car was inspected and drivable, but little more than that. The engine made significant noise, the front suspension was quite worn, and the body had also seen better days, so the restoration began almost immediately. The car was fully disassembled, sandblasted, and repainted. Annual trips to the MG homeland were made in the 1970s when the pound was down to around 6.50 SEK. The engine received new pistons cast in England and new gears for the oil pump, and the SU carburetors were rebuilt with new needles and seats. The wire wheels were straightened as best as possible, and the much-anticipated test drive was approaching.
Unfortunately, the test drive didn’t go as expected, as after a few minutes, a grinding noise came from the engine. The engine was removed again, the crankshaft was taken out, and the pistons were lowered, revealing that the piston ring grooves weren’t deep enough for heat expansion. The engine had new sleeves but old pistons when it was purchased, and the custom-ordered pistons from England had to be ground down to the correct dimensions by Sterner Blomqvist Motor in Malmö, but they missed deepening the piston ring grooves. After this fix, the engine ran like a dream, but more interesting projects took over the garage, and the car sat idle.
Several attempts were made to complete it over the decades, but none were successful until 2018 when I decided that nothing else could come between me and finishing it. Small test drives were conducted, and it passed inspection, but when I attempted to attend a car meet in Linköping, the oil pump seized after 8 km. What happened was that I had tightened all the bolts under the car to prevent unwanted oil leaks, including the externally mounted oil pump, which became too "tight" during heat expansion. Unlike in the 1970s, it’s now easy to get parts online, so this issue has been fixed, and the car is once again running for now.
Facts about the model
Cecil Kimber was employed at the Morris factory and started Morris Garages, where he modified and tuned Morris cars. The cars from Morris Garages became popular in hill climbs and endurance races, largely thanks to Kimber’s own successful participation behind the wheel. At the same time, MG cars were relatively affordable and sold in large numbers, particularly in the U.S. MG production expanded quickly, and in 1929, the company moved into a new factory in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, where MG Car Company produced cars until 1980.
In the beginning, many parts from Morris were used in production, including the Wolseley four-cylinder engine with 847 cc and 36 hp, which was equipped with an overhead cam (OHC), making it highly tunable—for better or worse. Additionally, the cars came with a 4-speed non-synchronized gearbox and mechanical brakes.
Between January 1934 and July 1935, 1,922 MG PAs were produced in three different versions: two-seater, four-seater open models, and a few rare closed Airline Coupés. According to the English MMM register, more than one-third of the production has survived to this day. Currently, around 20 examples are in Sweden, all of which were imported second-hand.
In the beginning, many parts from Morris were used in production, including the Wolseley four-cylinder engine with 847 cc and 36 hp, which was equipped with an overhead cam (OHC), making it highly tunable—for better or worse. Additionally, the cars came with a 4-speed non-synchronized gearbox and mechanical brakes.
Between January 1934 and July 1935, 1,922 MG PAs were produced in three different versions: two-seater, four-seater open models, and a few rare closed Airline Coupés. According to the English MMM register, more than one-third of the production has survived to this day. Currently, around 20 examples are in Sweden, all of which were imported second-hand.
Location and viewing Information
Location: Åtvidaberg
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Peter Sundfeldt
+46 0705-38 80 22
peter@bilwebauctions.se
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Peter Sundfeldt
+46 0705-38 80 22
peter@bilwebauctions.se
Pick up
Collection must take place before: 2024-10-03.
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
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