1935 – MG PA ‘Special Supercharged’, Chassis no. PA1193 French classic

“Compressor engine, incredible design, unique look: a lovely PA to restore!” “This latest model represents a marked improvement in every respect over its predecessors,” reported Autocar magazine after testing the new Midget P-Type in November 1934. Replacing the highly successful J2, the PA retained its general lines, but was fitted with a more robust version of the 847 cm³ four-cylinder overhead-cam engine, featuring a cross-flow cylinder head, a reinforced three-bearing crankshaft and improved lubrication. It also featured a longer wheelbase, a reinforced drivetrain and larger-diameter drum brakes With a top speed of nearly 120 km/h, the PA proved a great success, in both 2-seater and 4-seater versions, with nearly 2,000 units produced between 1934 and 1935, before the model was replaced by the PB, which had a relatively short production run. The classic lines of the traditional MG sports car were carried over to the T series that succeeded it, and even today, these charming little cars, whose styling and handling are so evocative of the pre-war era, remain highly sought-after by enthusiasts. The model featured on these pages was built by Peter Chapman (no relation!), a renowned English Bentley restorer, over a period of nearly 30 years, with the aim of creating a sort of Amilcar C6, with which the PA shares its wheelbase. Built with no constraints on time or cost, this very special PA stands out for its unique appearance, with its all-aluminium riveted body, bonnet with large louvres, bespoke radiator and grille, aviation-inspired dashboard and numerous lightweight details. In terms of upgrades, it features Hartford friction shock absorbers and a Marles-Weller ball-bearing steering box. Under the bonnet, the fully rebuilt 847 cm³ four-cylinder engine was supercharged by a classic Marschall JB 100 supercharger coupled with a large SU 1-5/8" carburettor, delivering remarkable performance until a cylinder head issue brought the adventure to a halt. The engine is now completely dismantled, and it will be up to its future owner to reassemble it. Our inventory revealed a very recently manufactured Phoenix crankshaft, modern H-shaped connecting rods, a second cylinder block and a second cylinder head, and the pistons are missing… This sublime PA, offered at an estimate that does not – by a long shot! – cover the cost of its construction, is a unique opportunity to acquire an incredible, high-performance racer, which will deliver a rare driving experience once its engine has been rebuilt. Without wings or mudguards, the look is even more radical, and reminiscent of the Amilcar C6 that inspired this decidedly very special PA…

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