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The MG F-Type Magna was introduced in 1931 and produced for just two years with approximately 1,250 units sold. They came with several advanced features including an unusually low chassis with 'underslung' rear suspension and MG's first six-cylinder engine. The chassis was largely intended for sporty touring and most examples were fitted with custom coachwork. The most famous examples were the factories own 'F2' roadsters, which achieved success in rally events during the 1930s and earned many speed records in highly modified form.
This MG F-Type Magna was built in Abingdon, England, in January of 1932 and was featured in the April issue of 'Light Car' that same year, complete with photographs. It went to coachbuilder Jarvis of Wimbledon, in London, England where it received coachwork and then used as a demonstrator for that MG dealer.
The current owner purchased the car in Melbourne Beach, Florida in 1992 and began a 12 year restoration. All new and used parts used in the restoration, including paint, were sourced in England to ensure authenticity.
The engine type is in-line 6-cylinder with a single overhead cam, which is driven by a front mounted generator. The engine produces about 90 horsepower with the supercharger or around 70 horsepower using twin SU carburetors. The car was rebuilt in the 1960s, including the installation of a period-correct aftermarket Arnott supercharger. Three decades later, in the 18-year ownership of Tom Metcalf of Mansfield, Ohio, it was fully restored, reportedly using only U.K.-sourced authentic parts. It is finished in Saratoga Red bodywork, has painted wire wheels, a folding windscreen, and dual Brooklands racing screens. There is leather-trimmed dual bucket seats and a machine-turned dashboard, with instruments housed within octagonal bezels.
Original parts, including engine, gearbox, instruments, body tub, sheet metal, radiator and shell, supercharger, interior, wheels, tires and headlamps were all sourced from England.
Specifications include:
- Straight six overhead cam, supercharged, 1,271 cc engine.
- Vane-type Arnott supercharger, nose mounted & crank driven.
- Gate 4-speed ENV gearbox.
This MG F-Type Magna was built in Abingdon, England, in January of 1932 and was featured in the April issue of 'Light Car' that same year, complete with photographs. It went to coachbuilder Jarvis of Wimbledon, in London, England where it received coachwork and then used as a demonstrator for that MG dealer.
The current owner purchased the car in Melbourne Beach, Florida in 1992 and began a 12 year restoration. All new and used parts used in the restoration, including paint, were sourced in England to ensure authenticity.
The engine type is in-line 6-cylinder with a single overhead cam, which is driven by a front mounted generator. The engine produces about 90 horsepower with the supercharger or around 70 horsepower using twin SU carburetors. The car was rebuilt in the 1960s, including the installation of a period-correct aftermarket Arnott supercharger. Three decades later, in the 18-year ownership of Tom Metcalf of Mansfield, Ohio, it was fully restored, reportedly using only U.K.-sourced authentic parts. It is finished in Saratoga Red bodywork, has painted wire wheels, a folding windscreen, and dual Brooklands racing screens. There is leather-trimmed dual bucket seats and a machine-turned dashboard, with instruments housed within octagonal bezels.
Original parts, including engine, gearbox, instruments, body tub, sheet metal, radiator and shell, supercharger, interior, wheels, tires and headlamps were all sourced from England.
Specifications include:
- Straight six overhead cam, supercharged, 1,271 cc engine.
- Vane-type Arnott supercharger, nose mounted & crank driven.
- Gate 4-speed ENV gearbox.
2016 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $100,000-USD $125,000
Sale Price :
USD $104,500
2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $95,000-USD $125,000
Sale Price :
USD $121,000
1932 MG F-Type Magna Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the MG F-Type Magna
(Data based on Model Year 1932 sales)
1932 MG F-Type Magna Stiles 'Threesome Sports' Tourer Chassis#: F1286 Sold for USD$80,333 2017 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum-Duxford | |
1932 MG F-Type Magna Two-Seater Sports Chassis#: F0700 Sold for USD$104,500 2016 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1932 MG F Magna F2 ' Foursome ' Coupé Chassis#: F.O. 625 Sold for USD$335,367 2015 Rétromobile by Artcurial Motorcars | |
1932 MG F-Type Magna Tourer Chassis#: F7015 Sold for USD$132,000 2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | |
1932 MG F1 Magna Chassis#: F-1013 Sold for USD$61,291 2012 Silverstone : Race Retro Classic Car Sale | |
1932 MG F-Type Magna Chassis#: F0700 Sold for USD$121,000 2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona |
MG F-Type Magnas That Failed To Sell At Auction
1932 MG F-Type Magna's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1932 MG F-Type Magna | F1164 | 2016 H & H Auctions Imperial War MuseumDuxford | |||
1932 MG F2 Magna | F1479 | 2005 Bonhams Sports, Competition & Collectors' Motor Cars, F1 Memorabilia, Automobilia & Models | $150,000 | $180,000 |
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