Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America's Fort Lauderdale
event, March 31-2, 2017.
Chassis No.
TA2473
Estimate:
$ 35,000 - $ 45,000 US
Few cars have enjoyed the popularity, or been as influential in the
world of sports cars and amateur racing as the MG. MG started in
1936 with the TA, the first of the T-Series cars that later
introduced Americans to affordable sports cars after World War II.
From the beginning, MG production followed a formula consisting of
a simple-as-possible lightweight chassis with the addition of a
highly-tuned engine.
This early British sports car is elegantly finished with black
paintwork and a contrasting red-painted grille. The exterior
features chrome knock-off wire wheels, fender mounted mirrors,
rear-mounted spare tire, luggage rack and a motometer-style
radiator cap. Under the bonnet is the standard inline four-cylinder
engine that is fueled by twin carburetors. Backing the engine is a
manual-shifting gearbox. The interior is adorned with red leather
upholstery, wood dashboard, banjo-style steering wheel and proper
whiteface instrumentation.
During the production of the TA, from 1936-1939, 3,003 examples
were built before the next model line was introduced.
