MG L-Type Magna Roadster '34

• Impressive 6 Cylinder L type in concours condition


• Full history file going back to 1934


• Born as a very rare Magna Coupé it was restored to an open two seater with a Q type rear


• Member of the MMM club community and well-known car


• Over the years constantly improved and used


• Rare opportunity to access the prewar MG race car scene!

The M.G. car company introduced its new six-cylinder Magna models in 1931, filling a gap in the firm’s catalogue between the four-cylinder Midgets and the large 2.5-liter 18/80 models. First and most popular of the Magnas were the F-Type cars, with a 1,272 cc overhead-cam six-cylinder engine, derived from that of the Wolseley Hornet, with dual carburetors. This was followed in 1933 by the K-Type Magnette, with a shortened-stroke engine improved with a stronger crankshaft and cross-flow cylinder head, available on two lengths of wheelbase. This model was quite successful in racing, particularly the supercharged K3 cars.

In March 1933, an improved Magna, designated L-Type, was introduced. Using the K-Type’s 1,087-cc six, the L-Type had a Wolseley-derived four-speed gearbox but a narrower track than the K-Types. Four body styles were available. Four-seat tourers, saloons, and a slope-back continental coupe were designated L1. A single two-seat model, a sports roadster, was called L2. All had the slanted radiator of the earlier Magnas and sweeping fenders. A total of 576 L1/L2 Magnas had been produced by the time production ceased in 1934.

•  Specifications


• Bodywork


• Length : cm (in): 330 (130)


• Width : cm (in): 131 (51.5)


• Height : cm (in): 127 (50)


• Wheelbase : cm (in) : 239 (94)


• Weight: kg (lb) : 813 (1792)


• Mechanics.


• Displacement : straight 6 1086 cc, front-mounted


• Valve gear : 12


• Fuel system : 2 SU carburetors


• Gearbox : 4-speed manual


• Drive wheels : rear-wheel drive


• RHD


• Maximum power : 41 hp at 5500 rpm


• Maximum speed : 125 km/h (78 mph)