£8,500
1938 MG TA
Being sold without reserve
Registration number BWS 739
Chassis number TA1849
Engine number XPAG38347
Purchased by the previous owner 30 years ago and subsequently restored in the style of a works Cream Cracker 2007-2012
Last on the road in 2015 and kept in dry storage for last 9 years, it has been regularly moved and engine turned with ease of starting
Known to the MG Car Club T Type Register, BWS 739 was first registered on the 26th June 1938
The chassis number TA1849 is confirmed as seen on the original chassis plate held on the bulkhead however, it would appear to have had a replacement XPAG 1250 engine fitted at sometime in the past
With the benefit of new interior upholstery and carpets, complete set of new weather equipment including hood, half tonneau and sidescreens, correct instruments and dials on the dashboard, very little mileage is known to have been done since the restoration was completed
Sporting cycle wings, Brooklands aero screens, leather bonnet strap, Bonora style petrol cap, and a luggage rack with twin spare wheels and number plates to the rear, it is ready for tours and rallies
Recent light re-commissioning - general servicing, brakes overhauled with new shoes and front wheel cylinders and a new battery
All lots in this sale are sold as is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditions
With V5C and history file
This lot must be collected by 12.30pm on Friday 28th June. If the buyer has not collected by this time it will automatically be removed and placed into storage, incurring a removal charge of £80 + VAT, unless otherwise noted. Storage will then be charged at £10 + VAT per day or part thereof. If collecting from storage, please provide 24 hours notice
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Free Registration
18.6% inc VAT*
Flat Fee Registration
15.00% inc VAT*
