1939 MG SA Saloon with original 2,322cc six-cylinder engine, two-tone blue coachwork and documented 1952 Daily Express National Motor Rally history, for sale at auction with Duggleby Auctioneers.
Chassis SA2983 retains its original engine, number QPHG3242, and is fitted with manual transmission. The odometer reads 71,873 miles, although this has not been independently verified. The car is described as having undergone an extensive rebuild and restoration between 2010 and 2015, with features including wire wheels, a folding canvas sunroof, rear-mounted spare wheel, folding luggage rack and stainless-steel exhaust.
The five-seat cabin has leather upholstery, inlaid wood veneer and period instrumentation. Accompanying the car are the original programme for the 1952 Daily Express National Motor Rally and period photographs showing it competing as entrant No. 36; the programme lists an MG 2322cc in Class D.2. The rally took place from 12 to 15 November 1952.
The car started and ran well at cataloguing, but has not received a full mechanical inspection by the auctioneers. The mileage, condition, originality, specification and roadworthiness should be assessed by prospective purchasers. The supplied details state that a V5C is present; the accompanying history section says it is not present. One key is recorded, with approximately six to seven former keepers. The car is offered by the Executors as part of the Estate of the late John Sills.