The MG VA was built alongside the larger SA and WA series from 1937 to 1939 and offered as the 1.5 Litre model.
The VA sold for £280 to £350 and was distinguished by its 108-inch wheelbase which was the smallest in the range.
It was sold with a variant of the Morris TPBG engine with twin SU carburetors. This was attached for a four-speed manual that had synchromesh on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th.
MG produced just over 2400 examples of VA. The range of factory bodies included a a four-door saloon produced by Morris but other styles by Tickford and Salmons & Sons were much more expensive and elaborate.
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| production | 2407 |
| engine | Morris TPBG Inline-4 |
| fuel feed | Twin SU Carburetors |
| displacement | 1548 cc / 94.46 in³ |
| power | 40.3 kw / 54 bhp @ 4500 rpm |
| specific output | 34.88 bhp per litre |
| body / frame | Body over Steel Frame |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| wheel type | 19-Inch Wire |
| f suspension | Solid Axle |
| r suspension | Live Axle |
| transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
Auction Sales History
1937 MG VA Charlesworth Tourer VA/0549T – sold for $31,900 Current ownership for eight decades. Well maintained and delightfully presented. Good example of a rare pre-war MG. Very usable car with great road manners.
Auction Source: The Amelia Island Auction 2015 by Bonhams
1939 MG VA Tickford Drophead Coupe VA2550 – sold for $66,000 Restored about ten years ago by Hal Motorworks in Burlington, Ontario, this MG VA is nicely presented in red with a tan top and interior. Having covered very little mileage since restoration, it remains fresh in all respects and has been given a recent service. The VA offers the panache of an open tourer with the comfort of a closed car and the ability to change from one to the other with ease. This car is ready to tour in any kind of weather.
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Auction Source: Amelia Island 2012 by RM Auctions
Keyword: 1937 MG VA