847cc Inline 4 Cylinder
4 Speed Manual Non-Synchro
Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive
Mechanical 4 wheel Drum Brakes
36 bhp
Exterior Light Green over Dark Green Interior Green
The MG P-Type, which consisted of the PA and PB, was a technically advanced, small displacement sports roadster built around a Wolseley designed crossflow overhead cam engine as used in the Morris Minor of the late 20s and early 30s, with twin SU carburettors. The wood framed body sits on a standard ladder chassis with cart-sprung front and rear solid axles. With its diminutive size and lightweight body the performance was good for the era despite the small displacement of the engine. As is common of their cars of this era, MG’s Octagon logo appears as a theme throughout the car. With octagonal shapes in the gauges, knobs, and even in the exposed remote shift tower for the gearbox. The PB which replaced the PA had a larger 939cc engine, raising output to 43 hp, but aside from changing the front grille to
slats, is an otherwise identical car. This example was purchased out of an estate in Oregon when the previous owner had passed away. It was restored for that owner by Jim Killian who sorted it out mechanically and repainted the body in an original two tone paint scheme of light green over dark green. Amongst the period correct upgrades this car has, is a mechanical water pump to improve the original thermosyphon cooling system which relied on the temperature change of the coolant to push water through the radiator. As the gearbox is fully unsynchronized, driving the car required double-clutching. In keeping with its sports heritage, there is a hinged lockout plate that can be flipped down to prevent accidentally shifting into reverse if one were racing.
