The Car Challenge

[sandemb]

Got to agree with Nereus. Looks like MG SA which was a four door. I also thought was a Lagonda at first from the grill.

[Dannie Boy]

Got to agree with Nereus. Looks like MG SA which was a four door. I also thought was a Lagonda at first from the grill.

It could easily be mistaken for an SA, but its not!!

If you want me to give the answer, then I will post the full details!!

[Bristolian]

Yes, it is a nice looking car. The two suicide doors should give it away.

The suicide doors are quite unusual insomuch that a good proportion of the rear wheel arch looks to be included in the door.

Erm.. as far as I can see there are only two doors, and the hinges are well in front of the wheel arch.

Nereus. Of course you are correct and I should learn not post with my phone.
Later, when i am reunited with my laptop, I will post a different view which really looks strange around the wheel arches

[Dannie Boy]

It's definitely a 4door car.

[sandemb]

MG WA 1939 - One I have never heard about!!!

[Dannie Boy]

MG WA 1939 - One I have never heard about!!!

Well done sandemb it is indeed an MG WA from 1939 - further details:

The MG WA was a sporting saloon produced by the MG Car company between 1938 to 1939 and was at the time the largest and heaviest car the company had built. Although similar to the SA the car had a wider track at the rear allowing a larger body to be fitted.
The car used a tuned version of the six-cylinder Morris QPHG engine enlarged to 2561 cc. The compression ratio was increased to 7.25 to 1 and a new balanced crankshaft was fitted. Drive was to the live rear axle via a four-speed manual gearbox with synchromesh on the top three ratios and a divided propshaft. Wire wheels were fitted and the 14 inch drum brakes were hydraulically operated using a Lockheed system.
The saloon body was made in-house by Morris and was a spacious four-door with traditional MG grille flanked by two large chrome plated headlights. It can be distinguished from the outwardly similar SA by the front bumper which has a dip in the centre and the spare wheel was carried on the front wing as opposed to the boot lid. Inside there were individual seats in front and a bench seat with folding centre arm rest at the rear, all with leather covering and a return was made to the traditional octagonal framed instruments.
The factory could also supply the car as a Tickford drophead coupé or four-door tourer and some chassis went to external coachbuilders including Keller, Reinboltand Salmons and Son. The saloon was priced at GBP442, the four-seat tourer GBP450 and the Tickford coupé GBP468.
Production stopped with the outbreak of World War II in 1939 and the car was not re-introduced in 1945.

[sandemb]

I just want one, preferably drophead!

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[sandemb]

Just an aside on this thread - There are many classic car enthusiasts in Thailand. Is there any contacts or a way of getting in a 30+ year old car into TH without paying ridiculous import duties. Would love to take a couple of my cars there, but not going to pay 4 times what it is worth!

[barrys]

Just an aside on this thread - There are many classic car enthusiasts in Thailand. Is there any contacts or a way of getting in a 30+ year old car into TH without paying ridiculous import duties. Would love to take a couple of my cars there, but not going to pay 4 times what it is worth!

Tried this when I came here nearly 13 years ago -
forget it, because it's worse than you think - it's not 4 times the value; it's 3 or 4 times what the authorities here say the value is, and that's a whole lot more!

[sandemb]

Just an aside on this thread - There are many classic car enthusiasts in Thailand. Is there any contacts or a way of getting in a 30+ year old car into TH without paying ridiculous import duties. Would love to take a couple of my cars there, but not going to pay 4 times what it is worth!

Tried this when I came here nearly 13 years ago -
forget it, because it's worse than you think - it's not 4 times the value; it's 3 or 4 times what the authorities here say the value is, and that's a whole lot more!

Sad isn't it - need a few good contacts!
1968, with a few 'comfort' mods!

[Nereus]

Just an aside on this thread - There are many classic car enthusiasts in Thailand. Is there any contacts or a way of getting in a 30+ year old car into TH without paying ridiculous import duties. Would love to take a couple of my cars there, but not going to pay 4 times what it is worth!

I have been through it also many years ago and paid the price. But, I was just talking with a guy (Thai) yesterday that restores old cars as a business. He says it can still be done, and I woulkd say that you MAY be able to do it with a guy like that. It needs to come in in a Thai name, no Farangs mentioned, or in sight. There are many well connected people that have old cars, and for sure they have a way to do it.

edit: he has an MGB GT for sale: with a frigging Toyota engine in it! The same place that has the Truimph Spitfire with a Toyota engine in it.

[sandemb]

Just an aside on this thread - There are many classic car enthusiasts in Thailand. Is there any contacts or a way of getting in a 30+ year old car into TH without paying ridiculous import duties. Would love to take a couple of my cars there, but not going to pay 4 times what it is worth!

I have been through it also many years ago and paid the price. But, I was just talking with a guy (Thai) yesterday that restores old cars as a business. He says it can still be done, and I woulkd say that you MAY be able to do it with a guy like that. It needs to come in in a Thai name, no Farangs mentioned, or in sight. There are many well connected people that have old cars, and for sure they have away to do it.

Guess I'll go the hard way and try and find something in TH!

[Nereus]

Shouldn't be too difficult, what's this beauty?

Better not post any difficult ones then.

[sandemb]

Seen all the posts in Bangkok post for 'classics' with all sorts of weird engine conversions - SACRILEGE!

[STEVE G]

he has an MGB GT for sale: with a frigging Toyota engine in it!

It might be a bit more reliable!