30th Jul, 2023 12:00
The Gold Cup Classic & Performance Car & Motorcycle Auction
1933 MG L1 Magna Four-seat Tourer
**NO RESERVE** An unrepeatable barn find opportunity
Registration - DG 7319
Chassis No. - L0375
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - N/A
Are you seeking a rewarding restoration project? If so, then look no further than this fascinating MG that was thought to have been destroyed but was recently unearthed in ‘barn find’ condition. It is a four-seat tourer that at some stage acquired a bespoke hardtop and rides on what appear to be Morris steel wheels as opposed to the wire MG ones with which it would have originally been fitted. The Triple-M Register has kindly confirmed that ‘DG 7319’ came off line on May 9, 1933 and was released to the distributor Imperial Motor Mart of Cheltenham, Glos. 20 days later, who duly sold the Magna to a J.L. Barlow of Bristol, for whom the car was first registered on August 19 the same year.
Now, 90 years later, the Magna is ready for a new lease of life. The club records show that the original livery matched green bodywork to green interior trim, but somewhere along the way the body has been resprayed in the combination of light over dark blue that’s matched to blue door cards and brown leather-covered seats. The car appears to be largely complete and we can confirm that the all-important chassis plate (No. L0375) numbers among the accompanying items. The straight-six powerplant features a block plaque dated 4/8/56 that confirms the unit to be a ‘Quality Conditioned Exchange Engine courtesy of The Chester Engineering Co. of Boughton, Chester. Accompanying the MG is a revealing file of paperwork that includes an early-style logbook and a 1964 letter from an F.A. Roads of Romford stating to a would-be purchaser ‘I have in mind £60 as a fair price to the right buyer’. Even in its current condition, one would expect this exciting project to fetch many times that amount when it goes under the hammer.
MG produced the L-Type Magna range for just the two years of 1933 and 1934. The chassis was a narrow development of that employed for the K-Type cars and was powered by a 1086cc version of the six-cylinder engine previously seen in the Wolseley Hornet and MG F-Type Magna. The so-called L2 was a two-seater while L1 versions such as the sale car were a four-seat proposition that, when new, were priced at £299.
In summary:
- A splendid ‘barn find’ in need of a full restoration
- Appears to be largely complete and comes with chassis plate
- Being sold at No Reserve
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold for £3,938
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - DG 7319
Chassis No. - L0375
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - N/A
Are you seeking a rewarding restoration project? If so, then look no further than this fascinating MG that was thought to have been destroyed but was recently unearthed in ‘barn find’ condition. It is a four-seat tourer that at some stage acquired a bespoke hardtop and rides on what appear to be Morris steel wheels as opposed to the wire MG ones with which it would have originally been fitted. The Triple-M Register has kindly confirmed that ‘DG 7319’ came off line on May 9, 1933 and was released to the distributor Imperial Motor Mart of Cheltenham, Glos. 20 days later, who duly sold the Magna to a J.L. Barlow of Bristol, for whom the car was first registered on August 19 the same year.
Now, 90 years later, the Magna is ready for a new lease of life. The club records show that the original livery matched green bodywork to green interior trim, but somewhere along the way the body has been resprayed in the combination of light over dark blue that’s matched to blue door cards and brown leather-covered seats. The car appears to be largely complete and we can confirm that the all-important chassis plate (No. L0375) numbers among the accompanying items. The straight-six powerplant features a block plaque dated 4/8/56 that confirms the unit to be a ‘Quality Conditioned Exchange Engine courtesy of The Chester Engineering Co. of Boughton, Chester. Accompanying the MG is a revealing file of paperwork that includes an early-style logbook and a 1964 letter from an F.A. Roads of Romford stating to a would-be purchaser ‘I have in mind £60 as a fair price to the right buyer’. Even in its current condition, one would expect this exciting project to fetch many times that amount when it goes under the hammer.
MG produced the L-Type Magna range for just the two years of 1933 and 1934. The chassis was a narrow development of that employed for the K-Type cars and was powered by a 1086cc version of the six-cylinder engine previously seen in the Wolseley Hornet and MG F-Type Magna. The so-called L2 was a two-seater while L1 versions such as the sale car were a four-seat proposition that, when new, were priced at £299.
In summary:
- A splendid ‘barn find’ in need of a full restoration
- Appears to be largely complete and comes with chassis plate
- Being sold at No Reserve
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: The Gold Cup Classic & Performance Car & Motorcycle Auction, 30th Jul, 2023
This auction of classic cars, motorbikes, registrations & automobilia will take place on the final day of the prestigious Oulton Park Gold Cup weekend.
We are delighted to again be be running this live event at the Gold Cup.
If you wish to consign your vehicle to this auction, you can request a valuation here or by calling on of the team on 01606 828124
Viewing Days:
Friday, 28th July 2023 9am - 7pm
Saturday, 29th July 2023 9am - 7pm
Sunday Morning, 30th July 2023 9am - 12pm
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