A one-of-a-kind vintage MG that raced at the 1954 British Empire Trophy is heading under the hammer.
Currently expected to fetch around £83,000 at auction, this unique vehicle would be an iconic addition to any car collection.
This 1953 Tojeiro MG is the only one of its kind ever to be built for racing by John Trojeiro.
The car was driven by Sir Stirling Moss, who sadly died in 2020, at the event hosted 70 years ago.
The competition took place at Oulton Park, Cheshire, where despite winning the first heat the car failed to compete in the final race.
The vehicle was forced to retire early on the day due to a broken crankshaft, sealing the end to its short-lived racing career.
For the next three decades the car was parked up and forgotten about before it was discovered and fully restored in the 1980s.
The magnificent motor is finished in an eye-catching British racing green with an olive-hued leather interior.
It is equipped with an impressive 1.5-litre, four-cylinder MG XPAG engine, as reported by Luxury Auto News.
Sir Stirling Moss’s signature can also be found on the lid of the trunk.
SBX Cars, who have listed the vehicle, stated: “The car is now registered as a vehicle of special interest and once again proudly displays its original LOY 501 registration number.
“The aluminium coachwork is finished in British Racing Green (but, of course).
“The paint, while updated, retains the original white “meatball” number circles, which show some cracks and patina.
“While this car is largely original and true to its as-last-raced appearance, it has been thoughtfully updated with safety harnesses and a fire extinguisher, making it suitable for classic rallies and touring events.
“The next owner will find the MG-Tojeiro a pleasure to own, whether on the road, in the prized spot in the collection garage, or among other legends on the concours field.”
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