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PeterN
United Kingdom
240 Posts |
 Posted - 14/12/2012 : 12:18:57
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In case you don't already know, their M Type is not currently on display. I had planned to go there and get some reference information before doing too much work on mine. Curator says call back in a few months time!
Peter
1930 M type MG 748
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David R
United Kingdom
289 Posts |
Posted - 14/12/2012 : 13:25:47
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The Lakeland Motor Museum at Backbarrow,Ulverston,Cumbria (015395 30400)has a dark red M Type. You can see some shots of it on their website. Probably a bit too far for those in the south,particularly at this time of year,but well worth a visit if you are in the area. Included in the entrance fee is the Malcolm/Donald Campbell Collection.
David
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talbot
United Kingdom
718 Posts |
Posted - 14/12/2012 : 15:31:11
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There is a M Type on display at the Myreton Motor Museum, just south of Edinburgh. It's probably the most original you will see on public display.
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tonym
United Kingdom
653 Posts |
Posted - 14/12/2012 : 16:21:00
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This is the Lake District M-type
Note the imteresting hole in the bonnet.
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Terry Andrews
United Kingdom
546 Posts |
Posted - 14/12/2012 : 17:28:32
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Peter,
The blue M type at the Haynes Museum was restored by Barrie Dean and I first saw the car at one of the Cheader meetings in the 1970’s. Barrie wrote articles on M types and building bodies for the Octagon Car Club some time ago. I am certain Barrie could help you with any queries. I think you have the ex Terry Dickey car which was quite nice the last time I saw it, so what work do you need to do??? Regards Terry A |
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PeterN
United Kingdom
240 Posts |
Posted - 14/12/2012 : 19:06:49
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Tony - thanks for going to the trouble of posting the photos. Very good of you and very interesting.
Terry - here is MG 748. Terry Dickey is a new name to me, although I'm still trying to collect historical information so your post is welcome. A PO has hand painted the car! Not a nice job but ok from a distance. The metal work is easy to recover, but how to unhand paint the fabric. The wiring is iffy in places and the lower louvered panels are poor. Otherwise I can live with her. Engine,sump, gearbox, axle are all original. Not yet decided if I will return her to pointy tail
Peter
1930 M type MG 748
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Terry Andrews
United Kingdom
546 Posts |
Posted - 15/12/2012 : 09:19:07
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Hi Peter,
The car in the picture is not the Terry Dickey car. It has a very similar number. Sorry If I have sent you on the wrong track…… Regards Terry A
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Colin Butchers
United Kingdom
1487 Posts |
Posted - 15/12/2012 : 10:00:07
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Terry Dickie's car (note spelling) was a 12/12 Replica, chassis number 2M2267 (Reg No SC 9559) and I think that this was the car he turned over at Woodcote Corner at Silverstone on one occasion. Terry's wife Lee also had an M Type, chassis number 2M2304 (Reg No MG 787).
Terry and Lee are still very active in VSCC circles, and own a J2, an Alvis and a vintage Dodge.
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Allan Bentley
United Kingdom
257 Posts |
Posted - 15/12/2012 : 11:22:18
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Have you any clues to past owners?
John Start owned a square tail M type in the mid 1960s and competed in MGCC trials. He lived in Finchley north London. The car had a very similar body, without a 'death in the lap' fuel tank.
He was a founder member and the first drummer of the 'Kinks' band. His father made him sell the MG and the drums in about 1966 and train to be a chartered surveyor. Such was life in those days, you did what dad told you!
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PeterN
United Kingdom
240 Posts |
Posted - 15/12/2012 : 22:21:48
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Allan, thanks for your post. I have history between 1945 and 1967 - Messrs Howell and Miller in London E17. Then a gap until Peter King in 1994. I'm currently awaiting a response from DVLA, who were very helpful when I was tracking the history of my MGB. After April 2009 I have fairly good information. Biggest intrigue is the possible time the car spent in a European museum between 1970 and 1992. Hopefully if I keep digging, something will turn up.
Peter
1930 M type MG 748
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PeterN
United Kingdom
240 Posts |
Posted - 15/12/2012 : 22:24:28
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PS...should have said the fuel tank is a dummy. The car has the original in your lap job, but the battery is in the hollowed out dummy fuel tank
Peter
1930 M type MG 748
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MaGic_GV
United Kingdom
868 Posts |
Posted - 16/12/2012 : 00:15:30
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quote:
Originally posted by PeterN
PS...should have said the fuel tank is a dummy.
Peter
1930 M type MG 748
2M/1506
I wondered how it was hanging on there without fuel pouring out all over the place...
Graham
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George Eagle
United Kingdom
3240 Posts |
Posted - 16/12/2012 : 10:22:16
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I was also puzzled by the fuel tank as the number plate is bolted directly onto it!
The car would look much nicer with the pointed tail re-instated.
George
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JMH
United Kingdom
911 Posts |
Posted - 16/12/2012 : 10:59:35
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Peter,
If I recall, your car was discussed on here about 18 months ago when it was advertised for sale on the web. There was slight suggestion that the body was macevoy (discounted I think). More than one of us wondered about that petrol tank & how it was attached, thank's for revealing all!
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PeterN
United Kingdom
240 Posts |
Posted - 16/12/2012 : 19:53:01
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Thanks for your thoughts. I perhaps should start another thread to discuss the fors and againsts of leaving it as it is or returning it to pointy tail. Is it possible to purchase professionaly made frames and panels or does one have to diy.
Peter
1930 M type MG 748
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Allan Bentley
United Kingdom
257 Posts |
Posted - 16/12/2012 : 20:58:30
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I would not change it but that is my personal view. The style is very period even if its 'bussel' does not carry the propellant.
An M type with a real screen and weather gear is a very usable car. I have a photo of my Father in his new M type, on his 21st birthday in 1931. He was 6'4" tall, and I don't think he ever got in it again! By 1932 family photos show him driving a Ford, or his uncle's fast 'camions'. He could not wriggle into our C Type 30 years later unless we took the steering wheel off.
Yes body kits are available, but you have a unique car why change it.
Allan Bentley
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