MG 18/80 MK I Speed Model 1930

Vintage and Prestige are proud to offer this 1930 MG 18/80 MK I Speed Model For Sale. Registration: WL 7125. Chassis no: 6630. Engine no: JC10792. Mileage: 17,000 Since Restoration.

In the mid to late 1920s MG was still very much under the wing of parent company Morris and its owner William, but boss Cecil Kimber was keen to establish it as a completely separate company with unique products. The 18/80 MG Six of 1928 was the first ‘genuine’ MG with its bespoke chassis and trademark MG radiator surround.

The 18/80 was fitted with the 2468cc six cylinder engine with a new block and twin horizontal SU carburettors, overhead camshaft, producing 60 bhp. Cork clutch transferred the engine’s output to the rear axle via a three speed ‘crash’ gearbox and torque tube.

WL 7125 began life in 1930 wearing saloon coachwork, and was re-bodied in the 50’s to the open tourer style seen today. In 2001 under the ownership of John Hart, a full restoration was undertaken back down to the bare chassis. The body is finished in Black and Blue; Black to the wings and fabric body and Blue to the wings, wheels, and interior.