MG - TB 'NO RESERVE' - 1939
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€ 2,300
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Selected by Arjan Rietveld
Thirty years' experience with classic cars, specialising in Italian cars and Porsche.
Estimate € 55,000 - € 65,000
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1939 MG TB with a 1250 cc XPAG engine, manual transmission, red paint, chassis TB0478, matching numbers and colours, UK documents with European clearance, certificate of conformity available, suitable for Mille Miglia, located in Central Italy.
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IN AUCTION
• Equipped with Federperiti Conformity Guarantee Expertise
• 1939 exemplar i
* UK documents with European customs clearance without taxes to pay
* Eligible for Mille Miglia
* restored for use in races and regularity events and historic competitions
* one of only 369 produced
* very rare and hard to find on the market
* retains its original birth engine
* listed in the MG T Type register
HISTORY/PANORAMA
The 1939 MG TB holds a special place in the history of pre-war British sports cars: it preserves the compact, open silhouette of the T series but introduces the new 1250 cc XPAG engine, destined to become one of MG’s most representative powerplants. Produced for only a few months before the war interrupted everything, the TB is also recognizable by enthusiast details such as center-laced spoke wheels and a bonnet adapted to the new engine. The exemplar offered here is a 1939 model, retains its original birth engine, and is listed in the MG T Type Register. It comes with English documents and already-cleared European customs formalities and has been restored for use in races, regularity events, and historic competitions: a base of great interest for those seeking a pre-war MG to enjoy within the context of historic motoring. It is the only MG of the T series eligible to participate in the Mille Miglia.
EXTERIOR
The exterior paint is preserved and in good condition, with a beautiful patina and signs of time and normal use. It is in its original Red color and a polishing and detailing treatment has just been completed. The body is absolutely solid and well restored in the past. A set of widened-delivery wire wheels has been installed, along with competition front fenders (cycle fenders). A thickness gauge test did not reveal any incidents.
The undercarriage is solid with no signs of accidents and has been well restored in the past, as has the chassis and the whole vehicle, making it highly usable.
INTERIOR
The interior is in generally good condition, with a lovely patina of age, well usable and complete. The aluminum dashboard has been restored in the past, the electrical system works, and the car is equipped with the full tonneau cover. The interior panels are in good condition and the floors are solid.
MECHANICS
Mechanically the car has the engine with twin carburetors, XPAG series, original from birth and typical of the model. The engine starts immediately and the car drives well; the gearbox and clutch work well, as do the brakes, and everything was restored in the past by specialists. A new set of carburetor maintenance has just been installed, as well as a new battery, and the car is usable.
TRANSPORT
The seller can arrange home delivery in Italy and across Europe. Contact us for a personalized quote.
BUY NOW: You can insure the lot now without waiting! Have questions? Contact the seller for assistance.
DOCUMENTS
Foreign documents UK
Sales invoice
Manufacturer’s certificate of origin
Federperiti Conformity Guarantee Expertise
European customs clearance certificate (no tax to pay)
NOTE: we can provide assistance with Italian or foreign registration in Europe
SERVICES
All vehicles are our property and we do not engage in sale-in-stock. We provide guidance and support for foreign registration also through our trusted agencies.
WARRANTY
We sell only vehicles guaranteed to be 100% compliant and
Certificates: each vehicle is sold with a Certificate of Conformity issued by Federperiti,
Italian independent authority recognized internationally. Each vehicle is personally inspected to ensure the buyer the conformity of photos, description and overall condition of the car.
Some videos of the car, the engine and driving may be available; ask at Catawiki.
The seller arranges ownership transfer remotely or documents for export (not included). Assistance with shipping in Italy, Europe and worldwide at advantageous prices. You can also conveniently pick up the car in person.
You are welcome to our showroom to meet us and view the vehicle before the auction ends, or via a WhatsApp video call; write to Catawiki for an appointment.
Follow our “No Reserve” Collection Car Auctions on Catawiki
Seller's Story
Since 2000, we have specialized in Collector Cars. For six consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025), we have been awarded the 'Catawiki Certificate of Excellence' as the best seller, becoming the top seller in the category: each car is independently inspected in person by certified Federperiti experts for maximum transparency and accuracy in our Reserve Auctions. Customer support via email, WhatsApp, and phone is always available during and after the auction to ensure assistance with documents, ownership transfers, export, and delivery. For more information, visit Netclassic.it.
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Translated by Google TranslateIN AUCTION
• Equipped with Federperiti Conformity Guarantee Expertise
• 1939 exemplar i
* UK documents with European customs clearance without taxes to pay
* Eligible for Mille Miglia
* restored for use in races and regularity events and historic competitions
* one of only 369 produced
* very rare and hard to find on the market
* retains its original birth engine
* listed in the MG T Type register
HISTORY/PANORAMA
The 1939 MG TB holds a special place in the history of pre-war British sports cars: it preserves the compact, open silhouette of the T series but introduces the new 1250 cc XPAG engine, destined to become one of MG’s most representative powerplants. Produced for only a few months before the war interrupted everything, the TB is also recognizable by enthusiast details such as center-laced spoke wheels and a bonnet adapted to the new engine. The exemplar offered here is a 1939 model, retains its original birth engine, and is listed in the MG T Type Register. It comes with English documents and already-cleared European customs formalities and has been restored for use in races, regularity events, and historic competitions: a base of great interest for those seeking a pre-war MG to enjoy within the context of historic motoring. It is the only MG of the T series eligible to participate in the Mille Miglia.
EXTERIOR
The exterior paint is preserved and in good condition, with a beautiful patina and signs of time and normal use. It is in its original Red color and a polishing and detailing treatment has just been completed. The body is absolutely solid and well restored in the past. A set of widened-delivery wire wheels has been installed, along with competition front fenders (cycle fenders). A thickness gauge test did not reveal any incidents.
The undercarriage is solid with no signs of accidents and has been well restored in the past, as has the chassis and the whole vehicle, making it highly usable.
INTERIOR
The interior is in generally good condition, with a lovely patina of age, well usable and complete. The aluminum dashboard has been restored in the past, the electrical system works, and the car is equipped with the full tonneau cover. The interior panels are in good condition and the floors are solid.
MECHANICS
Mechanically the car has the engine with twin carburetors, XPAG series, original from birth and typical of the model. The engine starts immediately and the car drives well; the gearbox and clutch work well, as do the brakes, and everything was restored in the past by specialists. A new set of carburetor maintenance has just been installed, as well as a new battery, and the car is usable.
TRANSPORT
The seller can arrange home delivery in Italy and across Europe. Contact us for a personalized quote.
BUY NOW: You can insure the lot now without waiting! Have questions? Contact the seller for assistance.
DOCUMENTS
Foreign documents UK
Sales invoice
Manufacturer’s certificate of origin
Federperiti Conformity Guarantee Expertise
European customs clearance certificate (no tax to pay)
NOTE: we can provide assistance with Italian or foreign registration in Europe
SERVICES
All vehicles are our property and we do not engage in sale-in-stock. We provide guidance and support for foreign registration also through our trusted agencies.
WARRANTY
We sell only vehicles guaranteed to be 100% compliant and
Certificates: each vehicle is sold with a Certificate of Conformity issued by Federperiti,
Italian independent authority recognized internationally. Each vehicle is personally inspected to ensure the buyer the conformity of photos, description and overall condition of the car.
Some videos of the car, the engine and driving may be available; ask at Catawiki.
The seller arranges ownership transfer remotely or documents for export (not included). Assistance with shipping in Italy, Europe and worldwide at advantageous prices. You can also conveniently pick up the car in person.
You are welcome to our showroom to meet us and view the vehicle before the auction ends, or via a WhatsApp video call; write to Catawiki for an appointment.
Follow our “No Reserve” Collection Car Auctions on Catawiki
Seller's Story
Since 2000, we have specialized in Collector Cars. For six consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025), we have been awarded the 'Catawiki Certificate of Excellence' as the best seller, becoming the top seller in the category: each car is independently inspected in person by certified Federperiti experts for maximum transparency and accuracy in our Reserve Auctions. Customer support via email, WhatsApp, and phone is always available during and after the auction to ensure assistance with documents, ownership transfers, export, and delivery. For more information, visit Netclassic.it.
Subscribe to stay updated with our mailing list.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Brand
MG
Model type
TB 'NO RESERVE'
Year
1939
Located in
Italy (Centre)
Mileage reading
1 mi
Registration papers
With UK registration, customs cleared.
Transmission
Manual
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Red
Horse power
54
Cubic capacity
1250
Matching numbers
Yes
Matching colours
Yes
Service book/history
No
Valid MOT
No
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
On request
Certificate available
Yes
Engine number
XPAG
Chassis number
TB0478
Condition (Paint & body)
Good: may require conventional body and paintwork. May require replacement of parts
Condition (Interior)
Very Good: clean, showing minimal wear. May require replacement of minor missing or broken parts
Condition (Frame & underbody)
Very Good: frame/structure is in a well preserved condition, minor signs of usage/wear
Condition (Mechanical)
Very Good: mechanically sound, may require minor service
Condition (Overall)
Very good condition: minimal signs of wear
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Catawiki always aims to offer you the best possible buying experience. Our experts virtually review and select every vehicle in line with our submission guidelines and we require our sellers to provide the most accurate description of the vehicle. However, providing a fully detailed analysis of the vehicle is extremely difficult, and close to impossible. To guide you, we ask our sellers to provide information about the vehicle’s condition. Please consider that most vehicles for sale are classic vehicles and they often already have a whole life behind them, meaning that even a condition 1 or 2 vehicle might need maintenance to be ready for the road. It is advised to carefully read our submission guidelines that further describe details about the condition grades and types to manage your expectations. Cars are sold “as is”, meaning as described and in the condition they are in at the time of the sale and without any representation, warranty or assumption of liability of any kind as to the condition by Catawiki or by the seller. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from yours, your local garage, or the dealer’s opinion. This does not automatically mean the car does not conform to its description. Before bidding, please check your local legislation regarding vehicle registration. Neither the seller nor Catawiki is responsible for the registration of the vehicle in your country and will not accept a cancellation for your failure to register the vehicle. We also recommend that, if possible, you arrange a viewing with the seller before placing a bid.
