It was previously owned by Tavares da Silva.
This car is part of an interesting moment in Énio Andrade's life, as it was in this car that he learned to drive, when he could barely reach the pedals. At that time, the MG belonged to a neighbour.
Years later, in 1972, he bought the car after finding it under a custard apple tree, in Caminho de Santo António.
Once bought, the restoration works began on this vehicle with great sentimental connections. He carried it out without haste until 1978. Later, he decided to give it to his brother, Ilídio Andrade, on one condition: that the restoration be terminated.
With this gesture, he encourages his older brother to like classic cars and the MG.
The MG Y-Type is a vehicle produced by MG in England from 1947 to 1953. It was available in four-door saloon and limited-production four-seat open touring versions.
When production ceased, 8,336 "Y" models had been produced, 6,131 of which were "YA" saloons, 904 were "YT" Tourers and 1,301 were "YB" saloons.
In the years just before World War II, MG sought to complement its popular 'Midget' sports car range, with three saloon versions of various sizes and cylinder powers. These were the "S", "V" and "W" models.
The MG factory in Abingdon on Thames expanded by developing what were, in essence, Morris-based products. They would always be closely associated with what would become the Nuffield Organization (Morris, Wolseley and later Riley).
The "WA" had a cylinder power of 2,561 cc, the "SA" 2,288 cc and the smallest of the lot, the "VA", had a 1,548-cc engine.
The line's next development included yet another saloon version, less cylinder power than the "VA", and with the Cowley's design office turning to the Morris's Ten-Four Series M sedan, which was introduced in 1938, and the smaller E-Series Eight, which was launched at the Earls Court Motor show the same year.
The "Y" Type prototype was built in 1939 and was due to be launched at the Earls Court Motor show the following year. However, as a result of hostilities, the public had to wait another eight years before production began. All prototypes originating from the MG Factory in Abingdon were given numbers prefixed by the letters EX; this practice continued into the mid-fifties. Although the MG "Y" Type prototype was primarily a concept by Morris of Cowley, much of the 'evolution' was completed at Abingdon. As a result, it was assigned the prototype number EX.166.
When the car was launched, MG Sales Report declared: "A bright new member of the famous MG breed. This new quarter-litre car perpetuates the exceptional characteristics of its successful predecessors - robust acceleration, remarkable 'road manners', instant response to controls and superb braking. A 'lively' car, the new One and a Quarter Litre offers higher standards of performance."
Datasheet
Year: 1948
Brand: MG
Model: YA
Country: England
License plate: MA-23-75
Engine: ...
Gearbox: ...