1937 MG VA

The VA was MGs entry into the 1.5 litre sporting saloon car market, going up against the SS Jaguar , Riley and Triumph. It has always been intended that a small brother to the larger SA would be built and the VA was begun in 1935. With bodywork designed by Cecil Kimber and a 1548cc engine shared with the Wolseley 12/48 the new small MG saloon was offered at around £300, following its principal competitors. Although two examples, a saloon and a tourer, were announced in October 1936, production commenced early the following year. Sales were steady and fell short of its competitors. With the outbreak of war the factory geared up for items other than cars and VA production came to an end.