1951 MG YA Saloon

Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire 12000 - 14000 Registration No: UMG 323 Chassis No: Y6527 MOT: Exempt � Subject to an extensive and detailed restoration from 2012 - 2015 � Displaying a credible 19,941 miles � Offered with a large history file with documented photos of the restoration Supplied new by University Motors and still retaining the its issued original registration number Introduced in 1947, the Y-Type saloon was an important car for MG. Boasting an all-new welded box-section chassis (later adapted for use on the marque's TD / TF sportscars) its sophisticated coil-and-wishbone independent front suspension was the work of Sir Alec Issigonis and MG draughtsman Jack Daniels. Equipped with rack and pinion steering, a four-speed manual gearbox, and hydraulic drum brakes as standard, it was powered by the same 1250cc XPAG four-cylinder engine as the TC Midget sports car. Said to develop some 46bhp and 58.5lbft of torque, the single SU carburettor fed unit reputedly endowed the model with a 71mph top speed. Elegantly understated, the four-door saloon's handsome lines were the work of Gerald Palmer. Benefiting from a well-appointed cabin, the YA remained in production until 1951 (by which time some 6,158 are thought to have been sold). More information to follow: