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British saloon oozing with patina.

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As discussed before, some saloons run the risk of losing their bodies in favor of creating an open-top car. Certainly not this one offered by Coys on March 12. This two-tone 1938 MG SA Saloon is not restored, but very well maintained over the years. Notwithstanding some minor improvements to make it suitable for long distance cruising, it oozes patina. Driving long distances is just what you should do with this MG. It is even allowed to participate in the Mille Miglia. But then don't do like rally ace Tommy Wisdom who in 1937, together with his wife Elsie, took an SA to Italy. They got as far as Florence, where the SA skidded and crashed on a wet road. Still the MG Car Company got some good publicity out of the accident.
The low estimate for this two tone beauty is £35,000  ($53.000 , €40.000). We envy the new owner.
 

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#1 2013-03-09 09:33
This is a reminder of how rarity increases value. That asking price is similar to what you pay today for a Derby Bentley, but in 1938 the MG cost £380, the Bentley about £1,500. Personally I think the MG more Hansom than the rival- and much more successful- SS Jaguar, though now you'd pay even more for one of those.
 

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