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Year 1939
Model

 TA Special, Chassis - 1937 MG TA ladder frame with semi-elliptical springs

Body

  Body single seater racing car as built for the 1939 Australian Grand Prix.  Body is a close copy of the body used   by Allan Tomlinson in 1939.  Car authorised and signed by A. Tomlinson in 2009

Engine

 MG MPJG 1354cc, Marshall supercharged, methanol, 1⅝ inch SU carburettor, Scintilla magneto        

 Ignition

Gearbox  MG TA 4 speed with synchromesh on 3rd and 4th gears only
Rear axle ratio  spiral bevel ratios various ranging from 3.9:1 up to 5.125:1
Wheelbase

 94 inches

Track

 3ft 9ins

Brakes

 4 wheel Hydraulic, 9inch drums, Tandem Master Cylinder

Weight

12.3cwts (unladen)

Wheels 19" centre lock  Rudge Whitworth wire wheels.
Tyre Size

 450 x 19

Origin  U.K.
 
 
 

 
 
 

 

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