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No.

Date of Registration

Picture

Comments

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0303

15 May 1947

Current owner, Dennis Sears, Hampshire, UK.

I purchased the car in November 2002 and intend to carry out a full restoration - hopefully to be completed next year. The car was laid up on blocks by its previous owner in 1982 and had not moved until now. The engine had apparently been re-bored and had covered little mileage before being stored.

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0330

16 May 1947

Current owner, Slater Reynolds, Wiltshire, UK.

Colour originally Elizabeth Grey / Shires Green. Re-sprayed to colours. Engine No XPAG/SC/10098. Original I understand.  History. First owned by Colonel Theyre, who also had an SA. Sold to my family 1957.  Has been on the same site ever since and restored / rebuilt 1999-2002 the attempt has been to provide a car using original components at the expense of concours where there was choice.

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0363

6 June 1947

Current owner, Stephen Randle, Warwickshire, UK.

I bought Y0363 in May 1990 from the Surrey area, I then went through 2 years restoring her. In the process I changed the paint colour from Black to Red. I then spent another 18 months doing a running restoration. When finished I then entered her in the Practical Classics (a UK Magazine) monthly star restoration, and won the Feb 99 issue  and from that a reader who was an ex MG worker wrote saying that he knew that the the car was originally owned by a Morris Garages Director a Mr. A. E. Keen. This answered the many questions that I had asked myself, Y0363 has all the early differences of the Y Types but has also a few extras, like the thin pieces of glass on the top of all the door windows, oil bath air filter, alloy rocker cover and an extra oil filter to the rockers .  I use Y0363 all year round for events and pub runs and I still keep a piece of coal in the glove box, where I found it, for luck.

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0364

5 June 1947

Current owner, John Harris, Oxfordshire, UK.

I purchased the car and collected it from Lionel Reeves on 12 March 2006. I’ve just completed a detailed study of all the documents that were passed on and have a fairly good picture of its ownership history from April 1974. Any help with filling the gaps between June 1947 and April 1974 would be appreciated. The car has been well cared for as evidence form paperwork shows. After I have gone over the beastie in detail as a process of “getting to know it”, I plan to use it regularly and all year round as I do my PA. My belief is that these cars should be used as much as possible to ensure our continuing right to do so.

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0368

3 July 1947

Current owner, Mike Wright, North Somerset, UK.

Purchased as a collection of parts in 1980 for £800 it  had been partially re-sprayed maroon. Re-sprayed in it’s present livery of black over grey round about 1990.  Affectionately known as "Effin Emma". She was originally registered by Cam gears in Luton 3/7/47. Cam Gears used to have a factory in my home town of Clevedon but unfortunately they've gone now so I can't tell them that one of their old cars is still around. I would love to know why they bought a Y for business. I suspect it had something to do with getting past the waiting list for new cars that applied just after the war. I think it was about two years in the late 40's.

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0485

19 July 1947

Current owner, Matt Sanders, Powys, UK.

Supplied by Caffyns of Brighton to first owner and registered JBP 183 on 19 July 1947. Sold to George Moore (Lewes) in 1953.  Bought by third owners (Tony and Jill Stock) in 1974 and sold to David Butler in 2004. The car has now been purchased by it's fifth owner (2006) for restoration.  I also own Y 3220, Y 6833, Y 7223 and YB 1503.

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0516

July? 1947

Current owner, Natalie Walsh, Western Australia, Australia

Until I bought Maggie some 5 years ago I had absolutely no interest in cars at all. Then by pure chance I met Maggie parked under a tree and obviously not getting much use. I fell in love with her, put fuel in her tank and off I went. Since then I have spent many an hour looking at this website, and using her as often as possible (sometimes my only mode of transport). She apparently is the earliest known Y in Australia, as with any car of her age she is looking for a small makeover now to make her feel good. I look forward to trips in the country with her soon.

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0595

August 1947

Current owner, Barry Lain, Suffolk, UK

Unfortunately I do not have any number plates or documents with the car and the car is in such a sorry state that I am breaking it.

I believe the car had been in the same family since new. Bought from Browns & Sons of Loddon Norfolk, near Norwich U.K.. The son of first owner placed it in a small wooded area at the back of a service station in Somerlyton Suffolk near Lowestoft UK meaning to do it up. It must have sat there for 40 years. Inside the glove box is the suppliers plate - Brown & Sons Motor Engineers & Coachbuilders, Loddon, Norfolk. This firm is no more. Check out the Classified adverts if you are interested in any parts.

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0604

12 September 1947

Current owner, Matt Agelink, Netherlands

In 2007 the car was sold to Mr. Derry Aust in Witney near Oxford, in partly restored condition. Just a few months later, in September 2007, the car was purchased from him by myself and transported to the Netherlands.

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0611

8 September 1947

Current owner, Charles Jenkinson, Northern Ireland, UK

In the late 1980's I acquired KZ 609 in a 'for restoration' condition meaning that the rear mudguards had fallen down, door bottoms etc. had rotted away, head cloth and seats were all scrap, there was no engine, the dashboard had split with damp, two gearboxes and four different coloured wheels.  The rebuild was only possible thanks to N.T.G. Services of Ipswich.  Last MOT was issued in September 1975.

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0630

October? 1947

Current owner, Bill Jenkinson, Western Australia, Australia

I purchased the car in 1993 and have rewired, upholstered and painted it since then. I use the car regularly on short trips and find it a joy to drive.  I also have recently acquired YB 1308 from the UK.

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0696

October? 1947

Current owner, Tony Bushell, Auckland New Zealand.

I acquired Y 0696 about 6 years ago for spares for my YT 4615 as the building where it had been stored for the last 30 years after it had been rolled was being demolished for a new bypass. I haven’t got the ownership papers but this car came to NZ from Australia. When is a mystery for me to explore someday as under the bonnet is a supplier Plate with LANE’S MOTORS PTY. LTD  89—109 EXHIBITION STREET, MELBOURNE. STOCK #   7891 . I have recently found another body a few miles from where I live and hope to collect it in the near future and start the restoration now that I am semi-retired (ha ha).

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0734

26 September 1947

Current owner, Paul Chivers, South Gloucestershire, UK

Our YA has been a local car since 1971 and we are the third owners since then. We don't know the history before that. The car has had a complete body off restoration, most of which, we done ourselves, wiring was done by an Uncle, and the coach paint work and leather interior were done professionally. It has been restored to original colours, two tone green  and red interior, I know, but all past owners say this was the colour! We bought the YA in 1984.

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0801

January? 1948

Current owner, Jon Meakins, Western Australia, Australia

During the mid 1970s I was regularly travelling to a town named Beverley.  I used to sit and have lunch in a park opposite the bowling club.  From where I sat, I could see an MG Y parked in an old shed. The day came when I went to see if I could purchase the car, only to be told that the man from the local motor museum called and asked to buy the same car just 7 days previous. However, it seems that the owner was a retired station master from North West WA, and with my involvement with the rural industry I was able to secure the deal.  Now I am the 5th owner and hope with the assistance of my sons to restore the car to it's former glory.

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0823

12 February 1948

Current owner, Alf Luckman, Sydney, Australia.

Recently purchased from a "barn" along with Y 2838 and Y 3580.  I cannot offer any details of any of the cars.  They have all been sitting un-disturbed for the past twenty five to thirty years at least.  The front bumper and overriders are not standard!  Y 0823 was shipped from the UK on the SS Kylew Tongani and arrived in Australia on 3 February 1948. The car was originally Grey with a beige interior and was fitted with engine XPAG/SC/10529.  It was delivered on  12 February 1948 with the NSW Registration Number XB 801.

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0833

March / April? 1948

Current owner, Bill Eberhardt, New Mexico, USA.

I bought the car off E-bay and picked it up from New Hampshire. I collect, preserve and vintage race MGs as a passion. This car, I believe was a car exported to Cyprus.

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0865

April? 1948

Current owner, Bob Woods, New South Wales, Australia

I have just acquired the car from the immediate previous owner. The car has had a series of  modifications included Magnette rear axle, MGA stub axles and a Wolseley 4/44 motor fitted. This vehicle is now a daily driver as I finish off some of the more detailed work.

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0885

March / April? 1948

Current owner, Jerry Felper, California, USA

Here is a picture of my YA. I purchased the car in 1973 from the second owner. It was very original, but had been garaged for 12 years with a full tank of gas and the engine was frozen tight. I restored it from the ground up in 1974 and it has been at many car shows and concours since.

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0899

May? 1948

Current owner Barry Softley, South Australia, Australia.

This is picture was taken 25 May 2003 on a club outing by the MG Car Club of South Australia, it was a breakfast run.  The car next to mine is owned by Mike Lyons of South Australia.

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0900

 early 1948

Current owner, Chanaka Jinasena, Sri Lanka.

I purchased the car in 1995. The car was put straight into storage in a barn but not before I pulled out the engine and gearbox which were rebuilt immediately.  7 years later, the restoration of the car has just commenced. I have a Shorrock C75B Supercharger which I might fit onto the engine eventually ... may be.

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0960

April / May? 1948

Current owner, Janet and Rob Roberson, Washington State, USA.

Our first sighting of the YA was at a 1993 T-series event. We purchased the YA later that year from a couple in Sequim, Washington State. They had owned the car for sometime and had bought it while living in Europe.   Restoration primarily consisted of a new paint job and finishing the interior. With small scale, fine lines, her even disposition and nimble ways it seemed appropriate to name her GWENDALYN. We have enjoyed driving and riding in GWENDALYN.  She has caught the eye of passers by, put a smile on their faces, and sometimes triggered pleasant memories of acquaintances from many years ago.

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1090

April? 1948

Current owner, Robert Baker, Australia

Here is a photo of Y1090 after restoration. She was first registered in Victoria, probably in early 1948 and has been off the road for at least 20 years. I bought her in 2001 minus engine and gearbox, but have since obtained these. I am in need of a 16" wheel as a spare and am having a lot of trouble finding one in Australia.  I have always admired this model and am so pleased to be restoring a Y-type now. I have joined the MG Car Club in South Australia and am in contact with a couple of other owners.

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1099

April? 1948

Current owner, Roland Harris, South Australia, Australia.

Our 1947 MGYA was originally delivered to Lanes Motors of Melbourne.  It was fully restored by Barry Bahnisch in Adelaide about 20 years ago, and has the original engine/gearbox.  We have done many minor item replacements and believe it to be in concours condition.  "MGYA-47" is on historic registration through the MGCC of SA.

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1126

May? 1948

Current owner, Andrew Edwards, Melbourne, Australia

The car was fully restored by John Fincher (YT 3663)and completed in 1996 I have owned the car since 1999 and have carried out minor alterations and further refinements to enhance the overall driveability. Such as front sway bar, indicators, twin carburettor air filter manifold assembly. The car was originally sold through Lanes Motors in Melbourne although I have no details of original colour scheme or date of first registration.  The car is a late 1947 YA. Hence it has a green/grey engine and riveted reinforcement to the fire wall where the steering shaft is supported.(Date of first registration estimated by MGCCY Register as being May 1948 - Webmaster)

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1139

3 June 1948

Current owner, Peter Martyn, Sydney, NSW. Australia.

Ordered by my father in law, Athol Finnigan, it was delivered on 3 June 1948 and registered in Hobart, Tasmania.  It has remained in the family since new and served as the family transport . Originally it was black, but during the seventies this changed to a light grey. The car was taken off the road for an engine rebuild in April '75. Completed in December '94, it was then stored in Hobart with less than 2 hours usage.  In January '99 it was transported to Sydney where a complete restoration commenced in April 2000 and was completed two years later.

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1141

June? 1948

Current owner, Graig Trenham, Tasmania, Australia

The car was repainted some 30 years ago. Last owner kept it for twenty years and attended a number of Australian MG National Meetings.  I purchased in it in 2005 with the specific aim of participating in the 2006 MG National Meeting in Launceston, Tasmania.  At the National Meeting I was approached by a gentleman whose mother had owned the car in the early 1950's in Melbourne.  He recognised the car because of the lightweight towbar which he made and fitted at the time. The car retains its original interior.

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1165

June 1948

Current owner, Arnold Capel, Southern Australia, Australia.

We purchased Y1165 in 1991 (see photo) from a Mrs Hill of St. Peters S.A. It had been stored in a shed since 1972 and previously poorly restored with cheap vinyl seat covering and roof lining however mechanically it was very sound having covered only 38,000 miles and very few original parts missing. Initially we cleaned up the motor, got it going and repaired the brakes, the car was used for the last years as our standby car and for fun drives through the Adelaide hills in 1999 we stripped it down ready for a repaint at present we are cutting some minor rust out of the chassis and replacing/repairing the braking system. Hoping to be back on the road soon.

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1167

June 1948

Current owner, Jim Maffett, Victoria, Australia.

I am the 3rd owner of this car and has had it approx. 13 years.  The car is in regular use as Jim's transport to & from golf.  The vehicle runs well but will be the subject of a restoration in the fullness of time.  Original colour was black with beige upholstery.

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1201

July? 1948

Current owner, Graham Loader, South Australia, Australia

We had sold our Escort (more competition orientated) and were looking for a car (possibly a Magnette) for use in picnic type runs and were offered this Y Type by another fellow MGCC member. He had owned the car for many years and was in the process of restoring it (engine had been reconditioned and the body painted) but didn't think he would have the time to finish as it had mostly sat in a shed for the previous 9 years. We went and had a look not even knowing what a Y looked like, we wiped off the dust, my wife loved the look of it and we purchased it in May 2003. After many hours of work the restoration has been completed and it hit the road in Sept 2005.  We are now looking forward to joining in the numerous runs available with the club.

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1289

July? 1948

Current Owner, Ken Smithard, Suffolk, UK

We bought Y/1289 in the mid sixties in Basingstoke, Hampshire.  After a partial restoration, we used her as our family car for a few years.  Later, we acquired bigger and more modern cars, but we could not part with "Old Bessie", as she was affectionately known.  She will soon be fully restored as a retirement project.

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1314

8 October 1948

Current owner, Frank Neumann, Stoholm, Denmark.

The car is an export model (with an oil bath air filter) and was sold new by W.B. Crawford in Dublin and been registered ZH 9093 on 8 of October 1948. In 1975 it was laid up on blocks, where it stayed until 1990, when Mr. Villa from Dorset bought it. After a complete restoration by Mr. Villa, where the cars original colour changed from black to red, Y 1314 was registered YFO 640 on 24 of July 1996. I bought the car in 1998.

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1336

July? 1948

Current owner, Frank Russell, Ontario, Canada

I bought the car in October ’98. It had been sitting in a garage for about twelve years.  The car was in the proverbial 50% restored condition, minus a proper engine and gearbox, it had a MGB engine, thank goodness the chassis had not been cut to accommodate it. The chassis was painted as far as one could reach with a brush. The body had been very poorly body filled and spray painted but many areas are in need of new metal. I am doing a body off restoration. I have now got a rolling chassis and working on various components to get ready for later installation. I have an engine and gearbox from Y  2947 for the car. The chassis has been completed and the metal replacement on the body is finished, still lots of work to be done on the body yet before painting which may take place next summer. The engine is in for a rebuild and will be completed soon. I am presently collecting parts for later installation and will have to have some parts that are not available custom made.

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1344

August? 1948

Current owner, Phil Ramsden, Western Australia, Australia

We have owned the Y since April 2006, and at the moment are sorting out gearbox and other minor problems, with the aim of keeping the originality. Both Eileen and myself are looking forward to taking it on car rallies and shows.

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1373

15 June 1949

Current owner Armin Kuriger, Siebnen, Switzerland

My father bought this MG Y in 1973. 2 years ago I bought it from him. The carrosserie (bodywork) is a special design from the Swiss car designer Beutler in Thun (Switzerland). The new design was built before the first registration in June 1949.  Please also see my car's page in Interesting Ys.

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1509

21 May 1948

Current owner, Philip Drummond-Thompson, Middlesex, UK

I bought the car in August 2004, it having been garaged for the last seven years, covering only 200 odd miles in that time. She was completely restored in 1997/8 by the previous owner, and then not used. I'm now working through seven years of accumulated garage dust, and re-commissioning her for the road. She will be doing the Sussex Downs run and lots more in the future!

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1582

9 June 1948

Current owner, Brian Mellem, Cardiff, Wales, UK

I purchased the YA in 1960 with 98,000 on the clock for £250.  Possibly I was the third owner.  When spares began to dry up in 1967 the car was relegated to summer use only.  The YA often towed a Sprite Alpine caravan for holidays, occasionally on the continent.  Eventually it was laid up in 1980 with over 250,000 miles covered.  Since retiring I have commenced its third restoration -  fortunately I had forgotten how clapped out it was!  The picture was taken at at Hausach, in the Black Forest, Germany.

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1634

July? 1948

Current owner, Brian Cox, Wiltshire, UK

Y1634 is an export model, first sold in Nigeria in 1948, re-imported through Portsmouth in 1951.  Possible Naval connections?  There have been about a dozen owners, mainly centred around Taunton / Clevedon, Somerset and Thame / Walton on Thames, (from whence we bought it).  Only the head lining and carpets had been replaced.  Originally the car was green, but it was black when I purchased it.  It is now green over black.

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1642

May? 1948

Current owner Jean-Marie Gillen Luxembourg

I purchased Y1642 from Roger Righini in Switzerland. Roger had bought two Y Types, to build a really good one. He kept the engine & the gearbox of the second car (Y1642 an original Swiss car) and sold me the remains. The car is beyond restoration but I still have the chassis and hopefully one day will build a Y Type Special.

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1648

6 July 1948

Current owner, Warren Mann, New Hampshire USA.

The cream and crackers Y now shares a garage with our 1953 TD and a 1967 Series 1 E-Type Coupe. My love of British cars and motor cycles has spanned 33 years although our interest in T and Y MGs is only a few years old. Awakening a car out of use for many years called for the typical rebuild of the braking system, fuel system, gas tank and electrical debugging. Replacing broke rear springs comes next. A clutch won't be too far off in the future along with a new wiring harness, new headliner and a bit of body work. But now it's time to drive her a bit.

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1674

July?1948

Current owner, Rodger Lawson. Johannesburg South Africa

The car was fully restored in 1994, by Alan Nuttall, the previous owner and remains in excellent condition. I purchased the car in early 2003. The original XPAG engine was replaced with MGB engine and transmission in 2005.

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1705

 July?1948

Current owner, Daniel Richardson, Auckland North Island New Zealand.

Purchased in February 2001, as a bit of a spur of the moment decision and now I've got lots of work ahead of me.  Sorry I don't have a better photo.

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1722

July? 1948

Current owner, Wayne & Dee Johnson, San Diego CA, USA.

We found the car in 1995, at a swapmeet, here in San Diego. Carl who owned the car was going to "HOT ROD" her, with a big engine and disk brakes. It took about 4 months before we bought her, then Wayne realized that he knew the owners before Carl, and had actually driven her many years ago. We can trace the history back to San Francisco, where she came to the US. We have kept her running and had the interior redone in 1998. The interior looks just like the original, the seats even have a bit of the original horse hair in them. We enjoy taking the car, to shows of all kind. People just don't believe that it is an MG!  The picture shows Y1722 beside London Bridge in Arizona.

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1800

18 October 1948

Current owner, Bryce Crick, Victoria, Australia.

Purchased the car locally in Victoria 4 months ago and have almost done a full restoration.  Hope to get it on the road in early March.  Have spent over 300 hours on the car not including the spray: that was done by a friend.

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1805

3 August 1948

Current owner, Marvin Soroken, California, USA.

The car (foreground) was first sold new in Hollywood, CA. It was purchased in 1968 by "Al Moss" of Moss Motors fame. Al tore it down and totally restored it between 1976 and 1979. The car was then purchased by Skip Kelsey in 1986. It is equipped with TD suspension, MGA Gears in dif. and 15 inch chrome wire wheels. The Shorrock supercharger puts out 8 1/2 lbs of boost. The car cruises easily at 70 MPH. I admired the car for many years.  After buying it when it came up for sale and driving it since I have owned it it is a pleasure in all respects including looks and performance.

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1851

September? 1948

Current owner, Stan Tucker, Western Australia, Australia.

I have owned Y1851 on two occasions, and currently it is fitted with MGA motor and wire wheels. As you can see not quite ready to hit the road, but when time allows I hope to complete the car and enjoy the ride.

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1878

August? 1948

Current Owner Victor and Evelyne Rodrigues, Lindau. Switzerland.

This car was exported to Switzerland and is a very rare RHD car with an original Kilometre Speedo. The engine fitted is XPAG/SCX/11648. We have owned the car since 5^th June 1991 and taken part in many rallies. This car is also a veteran of Brittany 1992, Luxembourg 1998, Holland 2000. The car regularly attends Swiss events. We plan to take the car to the 2002 Tour of Brittany and have a lot of enjoyment with this car.

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1974

September 1948

Current owner, Bob Wilmot – Johannesburg, South Africa.

This car was an original export to South Africa. I acquired it from the previous owner on the 19^th May 1999. The car has been subject to a chassis up restoration which is nearing completion, the body and mechanics have been completed and I am now working on the interior.  The dashboard has been re-veneered and instruments will soon be refitted.

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1996

August? 1948

Current owner Pedro Bento de Castro, Portugal

I bought the car in July 1998.  I found a MG Y Type in a Portuguese classic car magazine.  The car was in Lisbon.  A week later I was coming back from Lisbon by train, but with two tickets: one for me, and other for the Y.  Three years ago I decided to restore it. The engine was not very good. I know that the car only has one carburettor and a one and a quarter litre engine but it was too slowly anyway.  Now the engine is like new.  After that it was painted.  I also decided to take care of the chromes and now it’s fine.

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2007

November? 1948

Current owner, Darryl Robins, Carramar, Western Australia.

Had the car since 1987, original from Victoria, Australia. Has MGA Motor & gearbox, early MGB rear end, with 14" wire wheels. Currently off the road for some restoration work.

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2061

23 March 1949

Current owner, Tommy Pace, Zabbar, Malta.

The M.G. was purchased in the early 60's by my brother from an RAF soldier who was stationed in Malta at the time. It lay in some decay, even being used as a dog kennel for a while.

When I reached the age for obtaining my driving licence, to drive the Y type was my dream.  After two years of stripping and restoring came the day when, for the first time, I was driving with a long shining bonnet in front of me. Having owned it for more than thirty years the MG became part of my life. One thing I'll never forget is that when I was restoring it somebody came and said '' How can a woman of 60 become 16! ''...that person has passed away but YMG 001 is still here.

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2063

March?1949

Current owner, Joe de Castro Johannesburg, South Africa

Joe has owned the car since the late 1990s. The car has an MGB engine and transmission fitted. This car features in "Let there be Ys" page 55.

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2278

11 January 1949

Current owner, Colin Gibson, Shrewsbury, UK

I bought the car a couple of years ago from a guy in North Wales.  It was bought because my TD rebuild project was taking too long and costing too much.  I liked the idea of having this car, as it did not need anything doing to it...  I traced a rattle in the engine to bearings.  The engine has been refurbished and balanced and I just need to find more time to put it back together.

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2313

January 1949

Current owner, Ken Jones, Bridgwater, Somerset UK.

The car was found in 1984 on a Somerset farm, where she had been left open to the environment for some 20 years. Over the following 18 years AGL 730 has been restored to her present condition.  Purchased by the current owner in August 2001.   Originally black in colour, Agatha is now finished in Cream over British Racing Green with original red interior.

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2366

1 February 1949

Current owner, Bill Bennet, Cheshire, UK

This is Margot, our first MG, bought by us in December 2000. The car was in excellent cosmetic condition inside and out, but we soon found out that a good deal of work was required, hidden behind her pretty exterior. Many happy (?) hours were spent doing all the things that Y Type owners enjoy so much: rebuilding the brakes and front suspension, sorting out the brake light switch and steering column electrics, un-jamming a jammed sunroof, fitting flashers for safety's sake after a near miss etc. etc. That's all done, and we're having great fun driving around in her.

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2371

?March 1949

Current owner, Tom Peitsch, Victoria, Australia

We purchased the car as a partially dismantled wreck in early-1983. History of the car prior to this is uncertain.  We first registered it for full road use in 1993. Mistakenly listed in John Lawson's book as Y 2332 in South Australia."

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2378

11 February 1949

Current owner, Bruce Wyre, Worcestershire, UK

This car was first registered in Scotland, before moving and spending much of its life in the Avon area.  I acquired it in 1999, after it had been completely restored by a previous owner in 1990.  If anyone has any more information on my car, I would welcome hearing from them.

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2413

February? 1949

Current owner, Tony Slattery, Queensland, Australia

This car was located in a shed behind the Mt. Tyson Butter Factory in 1994. It had been in the shed for 12 years after being rolled over in an accident. Unfortunately in this time this area suffered a mice plague, and the interior trim of the car (including the wood work) was eaten or damaged beyond repair. The panel damage has been repaired so far, but it is a long term project to return this Y to the roads again.

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2436

20 January 1949

Current owner, Simon Jones, Leicestershire, UK

I always was a lucky so and so! The registration is JAD 408, and she was first registered on 20th Jan 1949, about a month before I was born! She was black with chassis number Y2436 and engine number XPAG/SC/12152, happily still together. I hope to have her on the road this year but I am still puzzling over what to do to the gearing, so many conflicting opinions.  Anyway I am progressing slowly and until I can go no further without making a decision I probably won't make one.

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2675

May? 1949

Current owner, Don Martine, California USA,

This Y was originally sold in New Zealand. A friend who was a pilot flying for TWA bought it and brought it to the Monterey Peninsula. I purchased it several years later. It runs very well and is used regularly.  The Y, along with a 1929 18-80 Mk I Speed Model, a 1936 NB Supercharged with Pre-selector, 1950 Von Neumann Special TD, 1953 MG TD Mk II,1955 MG TF Pickup, or other MG's are on display at the Martine Inn; They can also be seen on www.martineinn.com or www.martineinnmotorsports.com.

[See also - Reprinted Article from North American MG Magazine Fall 2005 for a great article on Don's hotel and MGs, including his Y.  Webmaster]

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2677

May? 1949

Current owner, Scott Barrow, Massachusetts USA

Formerly owned by Les & Sue Polgar who then sold it to a fellow who parked it under the trees.  Paul Gaynor pulled it out of the mud and trailored it home.  At the time Paul had viewed it as a donor car, for a Wolseley Special he was preparing for racing.  Project was sold off, but Harriet remained.  She is very original and while partially dismantled, is virtually complete.  Years ago Paul communicated with a former owner in England, who informed him the car's name was Harriet.  I purchased the car from Paul in April 2004.

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2707

June? 1949

Current owner, Graham Willett, New South Wales, Australia

Fully restored.

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2744

13 April 1949

Current owner, Joe Nelson, West Lothian, Scotland.

When I purchased the car I didn't really know the model but I felt sorry for it, and the neglect it had suffered.  I bought the car and built a large hut (22ft by 14ft.) making a deal with my wife that she could watch all her 'soaps' up to 8.30 pm if I could be left alone with my YA.  The chassis was in good condition but I stripped the complete car down to every last nut and bolt and started from scratch, what I couldn't source I made.  To cut a long story short, five years later the car is as you see it

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2750

April / May? 1949

Current owner, Mike Burden, Perth, Australia.

The second owner purchased it in 1951, and used until 1970, then sold to an intentional  restorer who started to strip the car and in the next 31 years, lost quite a few parts. The car became my first project in 2001 and since then I have spent many hours on it. I have managed to find the second owners son who assures me that the mileage of 37000 is genuine.  At long last, it is on the road. Its had a few teething problems, as expected. Hope to enjoy many miles of motoring.

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2793

14 April 1949

Current owner, Alan Taylor, Leicestershire, UK

Rescued from storage in Leicestershire in 1997. Very neglected and unrestored, but polished up nicely. Interior is completely original, dealer label on the dash " Wyats Motors Coventry " an HMV push button radio in glove-box. Jackall system is fully working. No plans to do a full restoration, improvements as money and time allow. Runs well and straight, engine rattles at speed but doesn't burn any oil, driven all year round.

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2838

27 July 1949

Current owner, Alf Luckman, Sydney, Australia.

Recently purchased from a "barn" along with Y 0823 and Y 3580.  I cannot offer any details of any of the cars.  They have all been sitting un-disturbed for the past twenty five to thirty years at least. Y 2838 was situated in the worst part of the barn in that it was directly under the birds roosting rafter and copped a fair share of the associated droppings. We brushed most of that off later but that was not a fun job either.  Y 2838 was shipped from the UK on the SS Perim and arrived in Australia on 20 July 1949. The car was originally Maroon with a maroon interior and was fitted with engine XPAG/SC/12706. It was delivered on 27 July 1949 with the NSW Registration Number BP 021.

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2866

June 1949

Current owner, Terry and Cheryl Ciantar, Queensland, Australia.

Purchased in 1949 by Reginald Filgate Richardson from "White River" near Port Lincoln, South Australia.  The vehicle was purchased as the family car. When Reginald died, he passed the car onto his son Hugh. During this time it was externally repainted in original colours. No other restoration was carried out since, other than general maintenance. In 1988 it was sold to Sandra Johnson of Port Lincoln where it was stored and maintained (unregistered) and used for car club events on permits. In 2001 "Emmie" was transported to Airlie Beach, Queensland where she was stored until 1st June 2003 when we acquired her. The vehicle is in amazing original condition and came with all original upholstery, door trim, hood lining, carpets and roll-up rear blind. Also included were original owners Handbook plus a small booklet which covers the first 500 miles of the new car, plus a 300 page instruction and Maintenance Manual plus 99% of original tools. Extras fitted are Turn Indicators, a second (matching) Fog Lamp and a Temperature gauge.

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2870

August? 1949

Current owner, Ray Hanson, Victoria, Australia

The car was bought from a 16 year old boy in Doncaster, Victoria, having obtained it in Southern Australia.  He proceeded to strip it and I bought it from him in this condition. I completed the dismantling, sand blasted the chassis and repainted in 2-Pak, stripped body of all paint, and finished in Spies Hecker 2-Pak, refurbished all woodwork, rectified diff problem, checked out engine and gearbox and fitted supercharger, but that is another story. I fitted  chrome wire wheels [knock offs],  a brake booster and heater.  I bought from Colin Simmonds in 2004, have since completed interior restoration to original pattern, is used as much as possible, the only thing needed is restoration of "Jackall" system.

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2895

September? 1949

Current owner, Alex Kochanowitsch, Western Australia, Australia

I have owned this car for approximately 13 years. I bought Y 2895 after a friend showed me a picture in a magazine of an MG Y and I thought, "I must have one of those". The same friend coincidently knew of one for sale and the rest ... as they say is history!

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2924

May / June? 1949

Current owner, Mike Stearn, Canberra, Australia.

She was imported into New South Wales on the 9 August 1949 on the Shaw Savill liner "Corinthic". She was sold to her first owner on the 8 September 1949.  The colour was originally, (& still is), black with green upholstery. I bought her in Canberra in very poor condition, she had been stored at RAAF Base Fairbairn in Canberra for 12 years & partly stripped. I don't know any other history about her unfortunately. I am now restoring her, chassis, brakes, diff, suspension & Jackall systems all finished! Still a long way to go!

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3095

June? 1949

Current owner, Brian and Christine Calder, Canberra, Australia.

This car was restored in Canberra in 1989. Since then it has completed 10,000 miles on Club runs, mainly with the MG Car Club Canberra Inc.  It has twin SU's and the wire wheels are 15" MGA with AH hub converters.  The original 16" steel wheels and cross-ply tyres are easily refitted for displays.

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3120

June? 1949

Current owner, Rex van Kempen, Western Australia, Australia

Y3120 Had a complete restoration some 25 years ago to close to original specifications, then due to work locations etc. was taken off the road 5 years later. It is started and run on a  regular basis to keep all parts in working order.  Reupholstered by an ex Rolls Royce trimmer to original patterns.

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3130

June? 1949

Current owner, Diane and Graham Best, Modbury North, South Australia

I do not when the car was first registered, however we purchased the vehicle in Adelaide from Wayne Letts at the end of July 2004. I believe that Wayne bought the car 4 yrs ago from Mount Gambier  - South Australia.  I have been involved in motor racing ( Formula Vee ) for 30 years, and we are now looking to enjoy a more relaxed form of motoring. We have joined the Historic Morris Register ( S.A.) and will be joining the S.A. branch of the M.G. Car Club in the new year.  We had our first outing in the 2004 "Bay to Birdwood" and thoroughly enjoyed the day. We look forward to more runs in our car with the friends that we have met.

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3181

September 1949

Current owner, Rikke Schultz, Denmark

The car was imported to Denmark in September 1949. It has all the years been running in Denmark. We bought it in September 2006. It has been maintained but never restored. It is left handed and is still in the original Maroon colour.

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3184

August 1949

Current owner, Mike Sherrell,  Western Australia, Australia.

I purchased the dismantled car in about 1990 without an engine or gearbox, therefore followed the proven "Prior" (sic Richard Prior) MGB power train modification including rear and front ends.  The car is also fitted with 15" 60 spoke wire wheels.  The body and trim have been restored to original with yards of new sheet metal.  The trim is Red and body Elizabeth Grey with Black wings.

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3190

August 1949

Current owner, Les Mabbutt, Sydney, Australia.

This car is in excellent condition, having been almost totally restored over the past 6 or 7 years by the previous owner.  Les acquired the car early in 2002. It is intended to be used in club events with the family and Les has just fitted seat belts and a child's seat anchor points.  The car's history before the previous owner acquired it is obscure.

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3192

September? 1949

Current owner, Alf Luckman, Sydney Australia.

My car travelled to Sydney on the S.S. HURUNUI and was landed in Sydney on 15 August, 1949.  It was registered in  early September the same year. The exact date is not known.  It is now Regency Red with light beige trim.  I acquired it in a fairly sad state in  August 1978 and finally got it back on the road in March 1997.  Since then my wife and I have done about 10,000 miles in touring to MG National meetings, plus a lot of "local" mileage.

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3209

September? 1949

Current owner, John Ellis, Western Australia, Australia

Ethel was last registered in 1968 and has been under restoration in Western Australia for several years. I purchased her in June 2006 in the nearly complete condition shown in the photo, and hope to get her on the road by about September. In previous years she inherited YA body 3844, which is mounted on YT chassis 3209.

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3220

15 May 1947

Current owner, Matt Sanders,, Powys, UK

The chassis came from Dave Stowe in Evesham Worcester recently, he broke it to use some parts for a YT restoration.  I also own Y 0485, Y 6833, Y 7223 and YB 1503.

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3222

September? 1949

Current owner, Brad Wilson, New South Wales, Australia

Purchased as a rolling chassis with running gear only I intend to use the chassis and mount a replica touring body similar to a 1932 D type MG.  The chassis has been shortened and the gearbox lowered to facilitate the fitting of a special body already.  See inset photo.  Dimensions are:

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3237

September? 1949

Current owner Tony Slattery, Brisbane, Australia

This car was found at Carrara on the Gold Coast in 1995. It was stored in the open only a few miles from the ocean for about 15years, so the surface rust on the body is extensive and beyond salvation.  It has been used as a "reference piece" and parts donor for several Y restorations and still attracts it share of looks in my front yard.  It will eventually be broken up for spares, but the sound chassis may see another life as a single seat "Racing Special".

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3270

September? 1949

Current owner, Ben Cardwell, Melbourne, Australia.

I found this car sitting in a used car lot in February 2002.  It attracted me because it was in remarkably original condition with a decent interior and body (no notable rust) -- though the paint needed touching up with the last paint job peeling in a few places.  It ran only marginally, and the electrical system needed a lot of work.  Over the past year I have completely overhauled the electrics including the addition of flashers for safety, and have tuned up the original XPAG engine so it runs perfectly.  One day perhaps I'll restore it completely.

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3360

October? 1949

Current owner, Ron Mitchem, Western Australia, Australia

Ron has owned this car for approx 12 months. Purchased as a spare parts car, interior complete no motor or gearbox. Whilst it has proved helpful with Ron and others, it's future is uncertain

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3443

29 August 1949

Current owner, David Beesley, Cheshire, UK

UMG 50 was bought from Hampshire in 1992 and relocated to sunny Lancashire with the intention of being given a full restoration. Unfortunately, as is usually the case, more pressing work prevented the job being started and the car was left dry stored in an old mill.  The mill has now been sold for development, hence the car has to find a new home (which part of the country it goes to next is anybody's guess).

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3445

August 1949

Current owner, Petri Niskanen, Nukari, Finland

The first known registration of my MG was in Norway, May 22nd 1986 (owner unknown). The car was then sold to a new owner in Sweden in 2001 from whom I purchased it in 2002 and brought it to its current location in Finland. The car has been restored in its former days, but to what extent is unknown. The car today is in good condition: the interior is intact, the paint is fair and the engine is in running condition.

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3448

16 August 1949

Current owner, Herman Reijnders, The Netherlands.

I bought the car as shown in the picture seven years ago from the previous owner, who was also from the Netherlands. The car was originally registered in the UK and later exported to the Netherlands. I have the original logbook showing the first owner was Frank White from Romford in Essex.  The restoration is continuing: The car will be resprayed (Maroon Red) during the winter months and reassembled next year.

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3534

December? 1949

Current owner, Ron Mitchem, Western Australia, Australia

I have always had an interest in British cars of the 1930s to 1970s Throughout the years I longed for a T.C. (never happened). Then in 2001 at an all British car show I saw a Y type, my  thoughts returned and I started searching for a Y. In July 2005, I saw an advert and took a trip south to examine the car, and came home the proud owner of the very same car I had seen at a show 4 years earlier. Y3534 is now like an old friend and the rolling restoration continues. Having now retired I find the time to enjoy the Y and a 4/4 1600 Morgan that I own.

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3578

January? 1950

Current owner, Roger Cross, Victoria, Australia.

Recently acquired, Roger is now in the process of "up-grading" the car.

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3580

16 February 1950

Current owner, Alf Luckman, Sydney, Australia.

Recently purchased from a "barn" along with Y 0823 and Y 2838.  I cannot offer any details of any of the cars.  They have all been sitting un-disturbed for the past twenty five to thirty years at least. Y3580 was shipped from the UK on the SS Peebles and arrived in Australia on 9 January 1950. The car was originally Almond Green with a green interior and was fitted with engine XPAG/SC/13463. It was delivered on the 16 February 1950.

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3604

January? 1950