Highlights

Older restoration in burgundy with fabric body
Lovely characterful M-Type boat tail in great condition
One of the last cars 100 cars built
Fitted with rare D type 4-speed gearbox
Supplied with all-weather equipment and a tonneau cover
Good history with regular servicing and maintenance by engineer seller

The Appeal

MG’s T-Type is widely credited with kick-starting the firm’s reputation for simple, rugged and hugely enjoyable sports cars, but really it began here, with the earlier M-Type. Built to service a new market for cheaper sports cars - and in turn keep the factories busy - just 3,232 were built between 1929 and 1932.

This petite and pretty example was one of the last 100 to leave the works. It originally had a green all-metal body but has been restored with the earlier and more characterful fabric body and a lovely burgundy finish with black wings. It is very well kept and a credit to its current keeper, an engineer, who has looked after it with considerable diligence.

Beyond the attractive aesthetics the mechanicals are in fine order. Alongside regular servicing by the seller the car benefits from a recent head gasket and seal change and hard core plus fitted in 2024. There is a rare D-Type 4spd gearbox and the car is said to start and run very well.

These lovely little cars remain hugely popular with trials enthusiasts. Or do like the seller and treat it to a more relaxed life of local shows where it is sure to stand out.

The vendor says:

“Lively, it performs very well, it was the first MG, before the accountants arrived and is still today favoured by trials enthusiasts.

“It's such a pretty car with its boat tail - it's utterly charming and a pleasure to drive. I always wanted one but now in my 80's it's time to say goodbye.”

The History and Paperwork

First registered in 1932
MGCC records confirm it was manufactured on 17th February 1932
The car is chassis number 2M3356 and the final car was 3485
Fabric bodied cars were built until 1931
Re-registered in the UK in December 2011
Three registered keepers since that date
Current keeper since January 2019
Owned by the current owner for 7 years
Some history available in a folder
Some invoices but few records of work during current ownership as maintained at home by engineer keeper
Eligibility document from the VSCC
V5C in current keeper’s name
Factory handbooks, books and photos of car
These show the car as green with an all-metal body
Restored with fabric body some time before vendor acquired the car
Used for shows and local use in summar by seller
Various invoices as shown in photos
Handwritten chassis notes including car as shown

The Condition

Older restoration with burgundy fabric body with painted bonnet and wings
Attractive boat tail styling which is factory correct
Very good general condition with few indications of age or use
Due to age of vehicle and restoration buyers should be realistic about condition and check photos
Bodywork is very good with underside also well presented in photos
Comes with all-weather equipment plus a tonneau cover
Includes an additional interchangeable backrest for extra legroom
Black leather two-seat interior in very good order with original period features
Wood-trimmed dashboard and four-spoke steering wheel
Black wire wheels in good order with matching spare and vintage tyres fitted
No reported electrical, lighting or dial faults

The Mechanics

847cc 4cyl engine with 20bhp and single SU carburettor
Rare D-type 4spd manual gearbox
Factory standard engine and running gear
Core plugs replaced in the last year, along with a new head gasket and seals
Maintained at home by engineer keeper with some invoices in file for parts
Vendor says the car has lively performance and can keep up with modern traffic
We are told that the car runs well with no issues

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