MG: 1.25-Litre Saloon

1950. From British Motor Cars 1950/51.

1950. From British Motor Cars 1950/51.

M.G. 1.25-LITRE SALOON

The M.G. 1.25-Litre Saloon is a development of the famous sports car, giving a similar sparkling performance in somewhat greater comfort.

The four-door saloon is in the best English style, with walnut interior trimming, leather upholstery and pile carpet.

There is also a very good-looking four-seat Tourer version of this model, but at present it is available for export only.

ENGINE. Type: 1.25-litre. Cylinders: 4. Bore X Stroke: 66.5 X 90 mm. Maximum b.h.p.: 46 at 4,800 r.p.m. Rating: 10.97 h.p.

PERFORMANCE. Maximum speed in excess of 70 m.p.h.

DIMENSIONS. Length: 13 ft. 5 ins. Height: 4 ft. 10 ins. Width: 4 ft. 11 ins. Wheelbase: 8 ft. 3 ins. Track: 3 ft. 11.375 ins. (front); 4 ft. 2 ins. (rear). Weight: 2,094 lbs. Fuel capacity: 8 gallons. Tyre size: 5.25 X 16.

BRAKES. Lockheed Hydraulic.

PRICE. £525 plus £146.11.8 Purchase Tax. Total: £671.11.8.

See Also

• MG

Sources of Information

• British Motor Cars 1950/51