MG SA '36

Model

• Model built between 1935 and 1939.
• 2738 units built (all body types).
• 6 cylinder, twin carburetor, from 2288cc to 2322cc, from 75 to 78 BHP.
• Gear box: manual 4 gears.
• Top speed 85mph.
• Hydraulic brakes.
• 17 miles per gallon.
• Price in 1936: 415 GBP.

Now

• Luxembourg registration documents.
• Full history with Buff style log book and original instruction manual.
• Current owner owns the car for 12 years.
• Electric servo steering.
• Original leather interior.
• Restored between 2006 and 2009. Restoration file available.
• Concours condition.

History

2016

Purchased by Luxembourg collector.

2015

8118 m - Water gaskets replaced.

8087 m - Technical control.

7593 m - Oil change.

7537 m - Rear axle seals exhaust repaired.

7384 m - Master cylinder brakes repaired.

7365 m - Clutch and starter renewed.

7284 m - Serviced.

2014

7138 m - Technical control.

6664 m - miles maintenance.

2013

6252 m - Technical control.

2012

5792 m - Technical control.

2009

Participated in various other shows in Scotland.

Participated in Glamis Castle Extravaganza.

Participated in Ayrshire Classic Car Club Annual Show.

Best of show in Kilmarnock 2009.

2008

First drive after restoration.

2007

Start body-off restoration.

Chassis in good condition, blasted and metallized.

Ash frame renewed and reinforced.

Engine renewed and mounted on the test bench.

Body frame mounted after blasting.

Body painted.  

1999

‘Barn find’ in original condition in the UK.

Change of ownership and bought by George Rome.

1981

Sold non running to James Wardlaw.

1966

Put ‘off road’.

1955-1966

Yearly licensed!

1955

Vignette Vehicle Excise Act 1949 ‘private MG’.

Licensed to Walter Sandlands Stuart Colthart.

1952

New timing chain and batteries.

New front carpet.

New tire on spare wheel.

1951

Engine re-bore and complete overhaul.

Wheels re-spoked.

1947

Repaint.

License plate changed to EMS 745.

1936

First registration as WG 100.

Technical specifications

• Bodywork
• Length : cm (in): 490 (193)
• Width : cm (in): 169 (66.5)
• Height : cm (in):
• Wheelbase : cm (in) : 312 (123)
• Weight: kg (lb) : 1511 (3331)
• Mechanics.
• Displacement : straight-six 2288 cc (140 cu in), front-mounted
• Valve gear : 12
• Fuel system : 2 SU carbs
• Gearbox : 4-speed manual
• Drive wheels : rear-wheel drive
• Maximum power : 79 hp at 4200 rpm