1950 MG Y-Type

Bodywork

Chassis has been cleaned and painted and remains in good, rust free condition. Body panels show signs of age with some bubbling and blistering on the roof, sunroof panel, boot lid and rear lower panel. There are general marks but the paintwork is good and shows signs of restoration in the period before my ownership. There are blanks on front and rear wings where indicators had been fitted and then removed

Glass and trim

Glass shows some scratches, particularly the O/ S/ R drop glass. Windscreen winds out for ventilation and operates correctly.

Door trims have been restored with green vinyl and leather inserts.

Interior

Front and rear seats have been re-upholstered in green leather to original patterns

Carpet is older but in good condition. A new rear view mirror has been fitted

Dashboard requires restoring but instruments are all working, speedo and fuel gauge have been repaired

Steering wheel is original and semaphore arm indicators are operating correctly from centre boss

Engine and gearbox have been painted in original colour

Engine starts and runs well and benefits from an oil filter upgrade and fitting of an electronic ignition unit. The carburettor and fuel pump have been overhauled and modified air cleaner and breather fitted. A temperature gauge has been fitted to the radiator. A stainless steel silencer has been fitted

Suspension and brakes

Suspension has new bushes and shows no sign of wear. Brakes have been overhauled with new brake shoes and master cylinder.

Rear hub bearings and seals have been fitted and propshaft U/ J’s changed.

The vehicle JackAll system leaks and requires overhaul

The vehicle wiring is in good order and all equipment works as it should

History and paperwork

Comes with a folder of old documents, including original buff logbook

Several invoices for parts purchased are included

The steel wheels are currently painted black and in good condition. The tyres are in fantastic condition, with almost zero wear. The original chrome hub caps have been replaced with new ones that polish up really well. The spare wheel and tyre are also included, but need to be deflated to fit into the storage compartment.

The paintwork is in good condition with a deep shine, no fading and all panels match. I would guess that it has been resprayed as evidence of materials exists in the old paperwork. There are some marks of course, as you would expect for a 76 year old car.

The vehicle wiring is in good order and all equipment works as it should. New horns to complement the vehicle age are included but have not been fitted yet. There is also a new thermostat and hose kit and a new starter switch available.

Some special tools for rear wheel hubs and radiator cap have been made.

The car was exported to Malta from new and re-imported to England in 1953.

Timeless looks, underpinned with more modern steering and suspension make my MG a really drivable car that attracts admiring glances wherever I go. Subtle modifications make it an ideal daily driver as well as a model seldom seen at shows

I have owned the car for seventeen years now, doing much work during this time. I am now using it less than I would like, so feel the time is right to let the next owner enjoy it, whilst I return to open-top motoring with another later MG.