For Sale at Auction: 1938 MG Antique in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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.