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	Chassis No.	Date of Registration	Picture	Comments
YB	0251- The very first YB!	1 January 1952		Current owner, Gilbert Vickers, Kent UK YB0251 has been owned by Gilbert Vickers for about 37 years. It is now in Kent and although off the road at present may before too long be seen at one of our meetings. For more pictures of this unique and landmark car, check out the special page for YB 0251 in Interesting Ys.
YB	0279	January 1952		Current owner, John Middleton, Yorkshire, UK. The car is currently undergoing restoration. I am hopeful to be on the road, all being well next spring. Body shell was at the paint shop when this picture was taken. (September 2002).
YB	0291	28 February 1952		Current owner Lisa Lankes, Eindoven, The Netherlands. The YB is registered in the Netherlands. The picture is from the Iberia Classic rally 2003.
YB	0314	February 1952		Current owner, Mr and Mrs Charles, Leicestershire, UK The car had spent the earlier part of its life in Ireland, before coming to Scotland where it was fully restored. We purchased it a couple of years ago. We look forward to enjoying the car and meeting other Y type owners.
YB	0317	February 1952		Current owner Andrew and Arlene Coulson, Yorkshire, UK YB0317 was formerly a green saloon before conversion started in 1992 to its unique pick up bodywork. The car was saved from total scrapping at that time by the conversion carried out by the late Mervyn Davies in Shropshire. After a very murky past, acquired by present owner in November 2004 just in time to prevent further damaging changes being inflicted! Bodywork has now received much needed attention by Brian & John Arkley, chrome, interior etc are being replaced as necessary and the big hunt is now on for an XPAG engine and gear box to replace the current incorrect power unit
YB	0321	12 February 1952		Current owner Keith Herkes, Bedfordshire, UK. Car commissioned at factory on 18 Jan. 1952 and first Registered with number KAX 872 on 12 Feb. 1952, in Monmouthshire, Wales. I know nothing of its history until 1968 when it appeared in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. I acquired the car in 1996, after its rescue from a damp lock-up garage where it had been rotting away since 1974.Spent 2 ½ years and 1,622 hours to rebuild and put back on the road in February 1996. It was originally Metallic Almond Green, but is now British racing Green. The Beige interior is all original although clearly showing the signs of many years hard wear. She has now covered almost 10,000 miles since rebuilding and the picture shows her on the MGCC Rally in Italy 2001. We have just returned from a 1300 mile trip to the Belgium Rally and a weeks holiday in Northern France (June 2002).
YB	0322	5 February 1952		Current owner, Neil Cairns, Bedfordshire, UK. I am the second owner of YB0322 only, having acquired it in 1995. The car is very original, having only ever been re-sprayed in 1983, a stainless steel exhaust, and a lead-free cylinder head having been fitted.
YB	0326	9 February 1952		Current owner, Roger Webb, Hertfordshire, UK I bought the car in 1997 as a failed restoration project, mainly in boxes. It had a bodged chassis repair so I did a full body off and properly repaired and jigged the chassis before rebuilding the body back onto the chassis. Originally the car had been bought by the Hotpoint Company in the UK, and at some stage had been rallied to Interlaken according to some of the paperwork I got with the car. I am now gradually working my way through the internals!
YB	0329	6 February 1952		Current owner, Ted Gardner, Berkshire, UK. I acquired the car in September 2001. Powered by an XPAW engine!
YB	0346	March 1952		Current owner, Phil Brackpool, Middlesex, UK The previous owners of this car kept it for over 35 years, and subjected her to a full restoration in 1982. She is in excellent structural condition, and carries a lovely patina of age. She now only needs a tune-up to make her ready for the summer.
YB	0362	March 1952		Current owner, John Jebb, Essex, UK UMG624 known as "Lady Hamilton" loved in this family for 44years. Before 1961 there were three other owners. Original colour Silverstreak Grey, after disagreement with a bucket of strong Daz!! she was resprayed with a vacuum cleaner by me to Lombard Grey. Not perfect, but 25 years later still turning heads. Mileage approx 270,00, she was on the first Regency Run and many more after. Other than the liners in the block, we assembled the engine. All work on the "Lady" has been carried out by my late father and myself. A failed rear brake cylinder last week and a quick look round has resulted in a major brake overhaul at the moment, still it is at least 20 years since the last brake overhaul - can't be bad!!
YB	0368	4 March 1952		Current owner, Jeroen Dopp. Chassis : YB 0368 Location : Limburg, Netherlands I bought my MG YB in July 2007 from someone in the Netherlands who restored the car in 1981. Due to health problems of the previous owner, the car was parked in his garage for more than 3 years . After rebuilding the brakes and refreshing oil etc. I have now driven about 300 miles with it. The next problem to fix is the oil leakage. The English registration card tells me that the car was originally black. The license plate number in 1973 was GTH 909 and the owner at that time lived in Wimborne, Doreset. The interior is green, still original but in a bad condition.
YB	0475	4 June 1952		Current owner, Phil and Paul Vincett, Berkshire, UK The vehicle was acquired by my grandfather, Herbert Arnold, in 1993. Bert then spent some time dismantling the vehicle down to the last nut & bolt and over the next 5 years had most over the major refurbishment work done. He sadly passed away and we inherited the car in what seemed to be a million pieces. My father and I decided to honour his memory by finishing the task that he had started. The bulk of re-assembly has been completed, and we are just adding a few finishing touches.
YB	0477	29 May 1952		Current owner, Robert Goodchild, Worcestershire, UK This car was originally owned (for the first six months) by the MG Car Company Limited. It was last taxed and on the road in March 1976 and has had a recent (2003) extensive restoration.
YB	0480	25 May 1952		Current owner, Katherine Morland, Somerset, UK The car was formerly Gregor Grant's own personal transport and 'The Autosport' office hack. The car was used by them to cover the Monte Carlo Rally in 1952. Gregor Grant and George Phillips then took part in the 1953 Monte in the car, but they were disqualified!
YB	0481	19 June 1952		Current owner, Geoffrey Wilson, Hampshire, UK An early YB supplied new by University Motors to a Mr. Philip Wolff of Bournemouth in June 1952. Replacement engine fitted at 60,000 miles in 1969. Major rebuild and rebore in 1973. Acquired by Leyland Historic Vehicles Ltd. (later BL/Austin/MG/Rover Heritage) in 1975 and in their collection until 2005 when acquired by John Edwards. Sold at auction to present owner May 2006. The car, which after a black respray in the 1970's is now again in its original maroon, featured in the BBC TV series "Miss Marple" in the "Murder at the Vicarage" episode in 1997. It has only covered about 12,000 miles in the past 35 years, the total mileage being probably 168,000.
YB	0506	July 1952		Current owner, Les Parker, Cheshire, UK The car was found under weeds in November 2007 and was last taxed in 1986. I hope to start restoration in the new year. When we moved the car several rats jumped out from the inside and my children have christened the car Roland.
YB	0515	19 June 1952		Current owner, Richard Knight, Hampshire, UK. The car has been in the family since new but has not been on the road since 1974. The car is now completely stripped bare (including the paint) and is being restored, albeit slowly, by myself. Extensive welding and new panels will be required, but I fully intend getting there and attending a Spring Run - sometime!
YB	0517	12 June 1952		Current owner, Pat Lodge and Chris Adamson, Dorset, UK Completed on June 12 1952 and registered on July 9, supplied by University Motors, first owner Mr Albert Hyde of Harrow, Middlesex - number plate is contemporary with the year of manufacture. Ownership record available up until 1989 then a gap until 1997 when it was owned by Kevin Morrison of Ashford 1997 - 2003. Extensively restored in 2003. We plan to take the car to Belgium on a classic car run this year and use the car (which is called Priscilla - name given to it before purchase) regularly.
YB	0538	2 July 1952		Current owner, Kathy Inman, Park City, Utah, USA. Original owner (keeper) was Edward Duteson of Blackpool, England. We purchased the car from Dennis Coates of Vancouver, BC, Canada on 30 March 1998. It was what we believe to be its original Green in colour. After extensive restoration and the removal of much rust the car is back to an original state, albeit a different colour. Picture is of "Hyacinth", as we call her, with her trophies from the GoF West 2001 in Napa, California.
YB	0545	4 July 1952		Current owner, Geoffrey Collett, Warwickshire, UK. The car has had 15 owners, but has been with me since 1985. It was supplied new with "All Paint" headlamps (rims and backshells - most were only painted backshells - see the main photograph) and I like to keep is as close to the original as possible.
YB	0559	7 July 1952		Current owner, Philip Waltham, Norfolk, UK Body and chassis in mint condition with original interior. Original 1950's aerial fitted below running board and factory delivery labels still on the floor mats. Engine now re-bored to +30" with high compression pistons giving C.R. of 8.25:1. The car is a delight to drive with positive braking and the usual Y Type sensitive steering. We use the car for holidays and local journeys, not just for rallies and displays. This MG saloon is a fine little car which is a joy to own and drive and must be the epitome of aristocratic British motoring at an economic cost.
YB	0561	July 1952		Current owner, Remo Peter, Switzerland. My 1952 YB saloon was originally sold through University Motors, London, with the registration UMG 688. Until the early 1980s it ran near Manchester and was partly restored, with a colour change from black to Woodland Green (i.e. BRG). It then came to Switzerland, acquired by an MG collector near Berne. He sold the car to me in August 1999. The car is a good runner, going up and down Alpine passes without trouble, but is definitely not for concours, as it has a TD engine and quite some patina on the interior.
YB	0601	6 September 1952		Current owner, Phil Reckless, Shropshire, UK Molly has recently been used as a wedding car - hence the ribbons. The body work is very rust-free even after 24 years since the last restoration.
YB	0610	1 August 1952		Current owner, Sally Carroll, Ohio USA. My English husband and I took a long family visit/vacation in 1994 looking for a YB to add to our collection of MG's. We purchased the car in Wetherby, Yorkshire from The Olde Star Garage and have named her 'Gladys'. It is unchanged except for a few freckles of rust beginning to appear.
YB	0640	27 August 1952		Current owner, Andrew Maxey, Norfolk, UK I've owned the car since 2004. My wife and I both love the car and have travelled many happy miles since our purchase.
YB	0647	September 1952		Current owner, Dave Mullen, Liverpool UK. I have owned my YB since 1980. Refurbished on a budget by my father and I during 1980-82. Used up to 1992 when due to family commitments it took a back seat. I have spent some time on the car in recent months and hope to have it back on the road later this year. The photo shows the car at the rear of my father's house in winter 1984. I have the original log book and details of all the owners from new.
YB	0649	1 September 1952		Current owner, Dave Rowland, Oxfordshire, UK. The car was owned by various people during the 1950's and then by one owner for 30 years until 1988 when it was purchased for restoration. The last owner restored the car in 1995. I bought the car on 2nd April 2004. An “original car, with known history. While not in “perfect” condition it is a good “honest” car, with original parts and interior. I believe the colour scheme to be unique, and the pairing of dark green and ivory compliments the Y’s lovely lines. Goes well – and is fun to drive! The smell of the interior takes me straight back to my childhood.
YB	0651	September? 1952		Current owner, Dave Mullen, Liverpool UK. YB0651 - a bare rusty chassis owned by me since 1981 when I bought it as a rolling chassis (wheels, brakes, steering rack and shock absorbers) for £15 from a chap in Formby near Liverpool. He had scrapped the car for spares as it was too far gone. Some of the parts were used on YB0647 which I have owned since 1980 and also one front wing went I believe went to Y2598, a wooden window surround went to YB1524 then owned by John Lawson and various parts went to other Y types. I do not have any documentation for the car but have details of all owners from new. Originally dark green in colour YB0651 was registered MON 401. The chassis is free to anyone who cares to have it but it will need a lot of work as it is very rusty. The chassis may have to be scrapped soon (Jan/Feb 2004) if no one wants it as I only have space for YB0647.
YB	0655	19 September 1952		Current owner, Richard Knight, Hampshire, UK After many years of dreaming about an MG Y Type I finally bought YB 0655 on 21/11/05. At last looking forward to a Spring Run in my own car. This is my third YB along with YB0515, which is currently undergoing restoration. Car undergone recent restoration by previous owner, though a respray likely in near future, along with intention to make Jackall and Trafficators work again.
YB	0658	28 August 1952		Current owner, Tony Holmwood, Devon, UK I purchased UMG805 in November 2004. She has done 92000 miles and I am her 7th owner (first owner 13 years and third owner 24 years). She has a nice original interior, but sadly not her original engine. There is an interesting logbook started by the 3rd owner in November 1967 which relates all the major events in UMG805's history. I try to keep up the tradition. Longest journeys so far have been to the Goodwood Revival for the last two years. She runs sweetly. Compared to my TC the road-holding is a revelation.
YB	0672	12 September 1952		Current owner, Paul Gaynor, Connecticut, USA Just purchased from Roy Jacobson, as a return to Y Types. It is a 1950 RHD University Motors car, with registration number UMG 814. Currently fitted with an XPEG 1500cc. Plan to drive it for a year or so and then do some restoration as needed.
YB	0711	October 1952		Current owner, John Thornley, Lancashire, UK I know nothing of its history until the 1990s. If anybody can provide any history prior to the 1990s I would be very interested. In the 1990s I know the car underwent major restoration work and ownership changed several times. I purchased the car in 2001 from a dealer, it appeared very presentable and mechanically sound but problems soon began to develop. On its first long journey the engine boiled dry and I suspected cylinder head gasket failure, partly stripping the engine revealed that the head gasket was fine but other problems were found. Electrical gremlins then started to cause me problems. The paint on the bodywork was also a concern as it was so soft that even wiping it with a damp cloth left paint traces on the cloth, this coupled with the fact that the boot lid and the doors were showing evidence of bubbling on their bottom edges left me with the decision as to whether to deal with each problem one at a time or to 'bite the bullet' and undertake some major restoration work. I decided on the latter and took the car off the road from late 2002 until the spring of 2004. Further work took place last winter and the car is now in the condition that you have seen.
YB	0752	8 November 1952		Current owner, Dave Lawrence Johannesburg, South Africa. Original Registration Number was NGU 801 (London C.C.). Licensed (a few days later, on 8 November 1952) with Wiltshire County Council, the new (first) owner was Captain Thomas Robert Harris, of the School of Artillery, Larkhill, Salisbury Plain. Harris kept it until 1956. After that it spent a long time in Hampshire, with several owners, until acquired in December 1971 by its present owner, Dave Lawrence. Used as the only form of transport, it accompanied the owner when he emigrated to South Africa in early 1976. Originally a Woodland Green car, with a green interior, it was restored in 1984/85 and repainted in a non-original colour. It is still in good condition and a good runner today (2002).
YB	0771	1 December 1952		Current owner, Edward Stephens, Oxfordshire, UK I am a TC owner and was looking for a new camshaft for my engine when a friend mentioned this car to me. It is very complete, but needs restoration. As my time and loyalties are already fully committed elsewhere the car is for sale as a whole. Please see the advert in the Classified Section if interested.
YB	0805	November? 1952		Current owner, Nico Dreesen, Maarheeze, The Netherlands. I purchased this car in April 1997. Then he was not dying away in that time, he was already dead! So I restored him (total body off restoration) during ± 5 years,(5 years of my own life!!) and now he is in an excellent condition.
YB	0810	November? 1952		Current owner, Manfred Schulz, Cologne, Germany. YB was imported in about 1982 by a friend for his wife and was first registered in Hamburg and took part in some rallying, unfortunately the documents got lost in a house-fire and only a few pictures survived. The car stood in his back-yard then for a while before I saw it while attending a regional MG meeting with our MGB. It wasn't for sale then, but a few years later it was sold to a fellow enthusiast, but stayed at my friends place to be restored. Something which for some reasons never advanced too much until I learned about it and bought it.
YB	0838	4 December 1952		Current owner, Chris Blood, Nottinghamshire, UK. Just fetched from Dunoon, Scotland a 688 mile round trip in one day. Have the original log book showing it was first registered and owned by James Thompson, Caberfeidh, Fort William. Now, it is in my garage slowly being dismantled to fully restore. All welding done, brakes done but a lot of cosmetic work so back to the chassis it will go. The registration is FST 587 with original engine (I believe) of XPAG/SC2/17661.
YB	0842	20 November 1952		Current owner, Keith Herkes, Bedfordshire, UK. Recently purchased with a view to possible restoration! A previous owner had already stripped out the interior and the removed the body from the chassis. It was probably at this stage that they gave up. Once it was in my possession and after a thorough examination , I came to a similar decision. Not only is the body very badly rusted away in several key areas, but the chassis has gaping holes where there should be none. I thought I was foolhardy when I took on YB 0321, but this may be 'a hole too far'. If it does go the great 'rust heap in the sky', it should at least yield some useful spares.
YB	0850	December? 1952		Current owner, Mark May, Washington, USA It is all original except for a maroon respray. I’ve had the car for about 5 years now. I bought it from a fellow in Oregon. The running gear is in good shape. Most of the work that needs to be done is cosmetic. The car has 60,649 original miles recorded, and also has a “gold seal” engine.
YB	0858	26 November 1952		Current owner, Peter Arnell, Surrey, UK. Has UML (237) registration because first owner was very friendly with then Managing Director of University Motors. Yvette was totally restored at Abingdon in 1961 at a cost of £500 and has covered 67,000 miles since. We have done 30,000 of these since purchase in 1995 including several trouble free trips to France and Luxembourg. We have met the daughter of the first owner (we are the fourth owners) who unsuccessfully tried to find the Union Jack Yvette sported for the Coronation - shame as it would have been nice to have it for the Jubilee celebrations this Summer!
YB	0873	21 November 1952		Current owner, Andrew Avery, Surrey, UK I have owned the car since January 2001. Last year (2002) I completed the Regency Run and the South Downs Run.
YB	0942	17 April 1953		Current owner, Robin Bawn, Avon, UK. We bought this MG in October 2006, it was originally a full maroon colour but the last owner changed the paint scheme to red and cream. Since buying this car we have had it rewired, new brakes, new nearside sill, replaced blind, refitted an original carpet (to replace the general house carpet that the last owner had fitted). It is in the process of having a new headlining put in and hopefully a new spray job soon as the paint is pretty poor. It has had 5 owners including us.
YB	0944	November? 1952		Current owner, Samuel Freeman, Georgia, USA Factory gold seal engine installed. Imported to U.S. ,by a member of the US Navy, and later given to his nephew who left the car parked in a pasture for several years. When purchased by Larry V Brown (MG TF owner) who placed the car in dry storage and did some restoration, he later gave the car to me, his grandson and we plan over time to bring the car back to original condition.
YB	0952	January? 1953		Current owner, Rocky von Dullen, Louisiana, USA I purchased this car in 1983 and have been undertaking a complete restoration since. The body has been completely redone in Silver Streak Grey as new. All chassis, drive train electrical, chrome, wood, rubber and hydraulics have been replaced or rebuilt. The engine has been fitted with dual inch and a half SU's with a TD/F exhaust system to improve breathing and increase power a bit. The most difficult aspect of the restoration has been hiding the repair costs from my bride! Only the interior and headlining remains to be redone, the original dark red upholstery being a bit past reusing. I have an XPEG 1500 cc engine set up to TF specs waiting to exchange for the original 1250 cc unit. The rear end has been fitted with 4.33 MGA gears and I feel I will need a bit more power with the higher speed drive. We have named the car "Constance" in anticipation of many years of happy, repair-free driving
YB	0954	13 January 1953		Current owner, Brian Cox, Lincolnshire, UK The car has been in the Stamford area since the 1960s and in my ownership since 1978. I am Associate Editor of Practical Classics and the Y Type is featured occasionally in the magazine.
YB	0976	6 February 1953		Current owner, Joan and Lindsey Gates, Hampshire, UK I had the good fortune to hear of the car "laying up" in a factory nearby, and having just been made redundant, bought it - in bits - you might say! It took about a year, scouring the country for the bits that were missing, spraying the car next door in the neighbour's garage. Seats and inside were also redone and I enjoyed the challenge. Have shown the car at various fetes and rallies, and even went to Javea in Spain. The car has also been used as a wedding car for friends.
YB	0988	6 February 1953		Current owner, Keith Harris, Dyfdd, UK We purchased YB/0988 in March 2006 as a rolling restoration project, from North Devon. After a test drive which seemed OK and a look underneath from which we decided that the plasma cutter & mig welder would be brought out of retirement. 'Charlie' was then taken by trailer to Newport after having overhauled the front suspension and steering, stopped oil leaks from rear axle shafts (incorrect previous repair), new Brake Pipes and a rebuild of the navigators seat frame. On our first run she coughed spluttered and backfired then it started to rain, where was the wiper switch? We were pleased to receive help and encouragement from a fellow Y owner in Penarth and Jack Murray who suggested when I mentioned the closeness of the foot pedals that I wear ballet shoes when driving but I drew the line at a tutu. Jobs outstanding for the future – change one front shock absorber, fit new front brake cylinders, new headlining & new sills.
YB	0998	April 1953?		Current owner, Masaaki Sakaguchi, Tokyo, Japan. I purchased YB 0998 in June, 1992 and the car is very much part of my family. We often use the car to go shopping and for other trips with my wife and children. I often drive the car in Tokyo and its performance is comparable with a modern car. If you are in Tokyo and see a green YB it will be me. The picture of my car is taken in front of my house. Regards - Masaaki.
YB	1012	2 January 1953		Current owner Peter Gisby, West Sussex, UK. Recently purchased this car and am going to start restoring it soon. Updated pictures will follow...
YB	1018	20 January 1953		Current owner, John Arkley, Yorkshire UK. We got this one about two years ago and do not know much history yet. It is almost complete except for the interior.
YB	1023	January? 1953		Current owner, Nick Baker, South Australia, Australia Picked it up by chance in January this year, engine was running but quite smoky, not currently going but hope to have on the road in 6-12 months. The car has original interior in useable condition, body overall not bad although colour is a bit dull - need a SWC anybody!!
YB	1025	19 January 1953		Current owner Roy Hardwick, North Yorkshire, UK Originally red with black wings, YMH 234 has been with Ian Holland at Stockport for many years. It's now with me at Northallerton in North Yorkshire. The colour was changed to two-tone green in the seventies. Although basically sound and complete, the car now needs a good going over along with a little accident repair work. It's responding well to some sympathetic TLC and amateur 'surgery' to the dents and rusting around the boot area. The car will be prepared to please me rather than any 'purist standard' and may well change colour again. I intend to enjoy using this lovely little motor car as much as I am enjoying re-commissioning her.
YB	1041	11 February 1953		Current owner, Ed Winters, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland My car was restored to concours condition by Miles Harris over the period 1986/1990. The engine was rebuilt in 1997. It's in immaculate condition
YB	1048	3 March 1953		Current owner, James Lunn, Hertfordshire, UK I acquired my YB in December 2001.Fortunately it came with a great deal of documented history. This included the original log book which showed that the car was first registered in North Wales in March 1953, travelling extensively through the UK before arriving in Hertfordshire. She is black with bone hide interior and is in fine original condition. Engine rebuild in 1997 with good oil pressure. Everything works - except the clock which is not unusual. I use her frequently in London where she gets lots of admiring glances.
YB	1063	12 February 1953		Current owner, Mike Storey, Yorkshire, UK Purchased in a dismantled state in 1996, a complete re-build was undertaken by me, and I finished it in 2000.
YB	1066	13 February 1953		Current owner, Patrick Kiely, County Kilkenny, Ireland I recently acquired this car which was previously owned in the U.K. The car has a replacement engine and some restoration has been carried out although there is more to do. I am currently researching the car's history and any information from previous owners would be greatly appreciated.
YB	1076	20 February 1953		Current owner, Manfred Noll, Remscheid, Germany I purchased the car March 2000 in London from this time the car runs very well.
YB	1094	11 March 1953		Current owner, Robin Bawn, Avon, UK. We bought this MG from a company in Manchester in July 2007. It was a project that they never really had time to get around to and it is in a sorry, but mostly complete state. We decided to buy it for spares but it is far to good to break so it's going to be rebuilt in a rally style. The car had a replacement engine in April 1960. It also has had many owners and has spent time in Knaresborough, Leeds, Stroud, Radnor, Cheshire, Stoke on Trent, Manchester and then to us in Bristol. The log book has been stamped with 'LEEDS REGIONAL HOSPITAL BOARD' at some point in its life. Can anyone shed any light on why this might have been done? I would love to find the history behind it.
YB	1100	21 April 1953		Current owner, Peter Sharp, Bedfordshire, UK I acquired the chassis and body of YB1100, LFG 662, in June 2007; along with the V5C. It had belonged to David Fox who had stripped it in order to repair the (very) rotten body. He rebuilt the bottom six inches, including a complete refabrication of the bottom rear end and spare wheel compartment, but it was never put back together before he moved to Spain. The chassis is in good condition and includes a rear end repair carried out at a Clyde shipyard. The engine and interior had gone to other cars before it came into my possession so I am starting the long search for missing parts. Any assistance will be very gratefully received.
YB	1101	1 March 1953		Current owner, Arthur Swales, Sunderland, UK I'm second owner from new buying the car in 1988. Its in the process of being restored and will be resprayed in the New Year to be readied for a trip to the Lillehammer Car Rally in August.
YB	1142	24 April 1953		Current owner, Keith Herkes, Bedfordshire, UK This rather tatty YB was rescued from certain death in 1998. It had been stored since approx 1978, after it had been plundered for its engine and gearbox to feed the T type market! In a moment of weakness I took pity on it and it is my intention, eventually, to breath life back into this little car. It will need some major surgery on the body and of course a donor heart! Perhaps one day!
YB	1146	April 1953		Current owner, John Rowe, Middlesex, UK I purchased the car in August 1991 and it has since undergone a full rebuild. New leather seating and door panels completed the restoration in March 1999.
YB	1160	April 1953		Last owner, Malcolm Hogg (Dec'd), Essex, UK I know nothing of the car's history and the registration number has been lost so an age related one would be required. It has a late block and TF sump fitted and appears to be a University Motors car as there is a UM plaque on the dash and the car is fitted with UM overriders. The car has now been broken for spares and scrap.
YB	1177	29 April 1953		Current owner Dennis Doubtfire, Somerset. UK. The registration of this car YMG 125 has to be the ultimate for a 1 ¼ Y Type Saloon, and was reputably reserved by the MG Car Co, for the show car at the Earl’s Court Motor Show, but no evidence has come to life to confirm this. The car’s first owner was High Primrose, who lived in Sheperton, Middlesex (later moved to Wimbourne Dorset). The car remained in the area until 1972, when after a succession of owners; Malcolm Randall acquired her and brought her to Daventry. Malcolm and the Northampton’s air seemed to agree with her as they stayed together until 1988 when yours truly became her legal guardian. (Dennis is one of the founding members of the MGCC Y Register- see Register History).
YB	1179	27 May 1953		Current owner Ron Humphris, Perth, Western Australia. This car was originally registered MWR 877 by the only other previous owner in Ripon Yorkshire U.K. and was supplied by Glover's of Ripon (do they still exist I wonder?) the car is still in very good original condition and is un-restored (bar mechanicals) and is still a pleasure to drive. YB 1179 and YT 2618 emigrated to OZ in 1987 with us and have led a charmed life since (no ice-salt-snow-slush for many a year), the car had only covered 27,000 miles by 1972 and still has to break the 60,000 mile barrier!
YB	1215	April? 1953		Current owner, Charles Key, Missouri, USA I have recently acquired this car which has been heavily modified for racing. If anyone can please cast light on the history I would be grateful.
YB	1216	14 April 1953		Current owner, Norbert Kapfer, Vienna, Austria Unfortunately the history we have is not complete, and any further details would be greatly appreciated. The old registration number of 1953 MG saloon was TNU 166. In the time of the 1980's, Martyn OVER, Walsall, Staffordshire owned YB1216. Last known previous owner in GB was Tanks NEILL, Wingate. Early in the 1990's Family URBAN brought the car to Austria. With lots of patience and no expense spared, Mr. Urban had the MG restored over a period of more than ten years and the car was finished in dark green (shires green) with black wings. Late in 2003 the YB was registered as roadworthy. At that time the YB with his engine no.: XPAG SC2 18099 had a mileage of 99,000 but was never driven. I purchased the car in an excellent condition, with a few possibilities for technical and optical tuning, that is reinstall the original heating system and the fog lamp, etc.
YB	1219	16 April 1953		Current owner, Eric Dodd, Warwickshire, UK. I bought the car from a local classic car dealer in December 1993. Previously the car had been owned and 70% restored by a Leicestershire owner, leaving only cosmetic work to be done. Original colour was Green, but is now Red and Black. The XPAG engine had been replaced with an XPAW. Originally first registered in Birmingham. The car regularly participates in all Midland events including the annual Shakespere Run. The car has won the NTG Trophy twice (1996 and 2001) and was a winner in the Invitational Concours at Coys International, Silverstone, 1996 too.
YB	1220	24 April 1953		Current owner, Chris Vernon, London, UK I purchased the car from Robin Lawton in 2000 and since then have done nearly 3000 trouble free miles. The car has been known to the Club for over 20 years and I have good records going back to 1976 since when it has been in regular use covering 28,000 miles since 1978. From approx 1954 - 1974 it was owned by a farmer near Exeter. I love the car to bits (my very first car in 1962 was a YB) but it has to compete for my affections with my TD and MGB GTV8.
YB	1230	9June 1953		Current owner, Paul Thompson, Gloucestershire, UK My YB was purchased summer '06 after 35 years of TC type ownership. The ride handling and weather protection are a revelation compared with a TC! She is very original and rot free and obviously had careful previous owners, all of which I thank. My intention is to keep her on the road keeping her original, but replace any parts required to keep her smart and usable.
YB	1262	12 May 1953		Current owner, Paul Davies, Middlesex, UK I purchased the car in 1986 from the second owner, a local garage proprietor, who had serviced the car for its original owner. The car came with the addition of a chromed rocker cover, presumably as the model was at the end of it's production run, MG wished to sell the last few remaining Y-Types before the Z-Magnettes hit the forecourts. YMG 184 was one of a small group of late YB's to be issued with the YMG registration from the main MG dealers in London. I have used the car mainly for runs to Brooklands, Silverstone and local events, and it always has admirers wherever I go!
YB	1274	2 May 1953		Current owner, Alan Chick, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. I bought the car on 29 February 1959, for £460. It was restored in 1997 - cost? Don't ask!
YB	1279	7 May 1953		Current owner, Graham Mack, Essex, UK This car was purchased from a family friend on 14/04/2005. Apart from a respray in 1996 this car is in original condition. It has a University Motors dash plaque and the registration number YMG 183. This car was featured in "The Classic MG" by Richard Aspden. Currently road worthy it is enjoying being used and will be going out a lot!
YB	1281	7 May 1953		Current owner, Eric Platt, Cheshire, UK The first registered owner from Newcastle on Tyne had it for 34 years. The car then spent 4 years in Shropshire with two keepers. It then crossed the Border to Wrexham were it stayed for 8 years with one keeper. In 2000 it came to Sandbach, Cheshire were the then keeper did extensive body restoration. In January 2003 the cars next keeper lived in Bourne, Lincolnshire and it was he that had the internal woodwork refurbished including the dashboard, a servo fitted to the braking system and the engine was substantially overhauled. This keeper only kept the car till July 2003 (he bought it for his wife but she didn't take to the car!) and then sold it to the next keeper in Sturton by Stow, Lincolnshire. This keeper fitted a stainless steel exhaust system, overhauled the Jackall system and rebuilt the front suspension. I bought the car on the 11th June 2007 and brought it back to Macclesfield, Cheshire.
YB	1283	6 May 1953		Current owner, Bill Harrison, Suffolk, UK Kept in Suffolk for pottering about at the weekends. Bought in May 2006 in good running order. Was originally registered in May 1953 when she was green, had a change of registration number in 1972, and a change to beige and brown paintwork when restored. She was with her previous owner for the last thirty odd years.
YB	1298	21 May 1953		Current owner, Reg Dixie, London, UK I have owned the car since the early 1980's and carried out a complete restoration during the 90's.The car was originally Silver Streak Grey but I prefer the current colour combination and the way the two colours are split, although I am aware that this was not an original specification. The car is used regularly but is currently off the road.
YB	1304	15 May 1953		Current owner, Mitch Tree, Kent, UK The MG has quite a history owned at one time by Denis Ruby then the actress Jane Asher (at the time she was Paul McCartney's girlfriend). Then in 1970 Natalie's uncle the actor Nicholas Clay bought the MG it has been in the family ever since. Nicholas died in 2000 and the car was his pride and joy, it has now been restored by his cousin, and then in October this year we took ownership of it. The car was black for the thirty years Nicholas owned it, but upon restoration, and looking at the log book, it has been restored to its original colour of beige and black.
YB	1308	18 July 1953		Current owner, Bill Jenkinson, Western Australia, Australia. I am very pleased to have the YB as a stable-mate for Y 0630. I believe there are only 3 YBs in Australia, and all in the West. I intend to slowly check the car over, but my first impressions are above my expectations. I am delighted to have all relevant history of the car and detailed photos of the restoration.
YB	1320	20 May 1953		Current owner, Ed Versteeg, The Netherlands. This car came to the Netherlands around 1996/1997 and became its second renovation here - its first extensive renovation was in 1987 by "The Spinning Wheel Garage" in Chesterfield. Originally the car seems to have been black all over - according to all the (MOT) papers and almost full early history, coming with the car - now it is dark green with black wings. I bought the car in 1999 and I gave the car "some finishing touch" and I do have great fun with it, during my scarce spare-time - let alone of course the familiar troubles of owning/driving a car almost half a century of age, which I happen to share with this car.
YB	1360	17 June 1953		Current owner Steve Stephenson, Limerick, Ireland. I acquired Aida in mid 2000 from Bob Freeman, Shrewsbury when she had registration no. JUN 256. Presently we are preparing for a major body off. Future modifications [ bits already purchased] include brakes and transmission. We don't think we will be roadworthy for at least another year!
YB	1423	1 July 1953		Current owner, Mark Sellick, Somerset, UK I acquired YB1423 (christened "William" by my fiancee, Louise) on 29th February 2004 from Gerry Belton of Minehead, as a swap for my MGB GT. "William" has had a number of owners, although known history dates from 1968 when Alan Jones of Yate bought him. Mr Jones kept a very detailed log of everything he did to the car including all the trials and tribulations that go with owning an old car. "William" then passed to Steve Ostler of Bristol in 1974, who kept him for nearly 20 years, until 1994 when Pete Evans of the Forest of Dean took possession for about a year. S J Spicer was the next owner, and in 2001 "William" went first to Nigel Evans and then to Gerry Belton. "William" has had a recent engine strip down and rebuild by myself due to a crack in the block. He is in good condition although his coachwork is a little scruffy in places. I have the dreaded brake light switch problem, which has been overcome with a temporary cure, but I want to fit an hydraulic switch soon.Louise and I are very pleased with "William" and are looking forward