Vital statistics

Model: 1951 MG YA Saloon.

Details: Four door sedan produced in England between 1947 and 1953.

Owner: Frank Carroll, Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

Number produced: 6158.

Engine: 1250cc in-line pushrod four-cylinder with single SU 1W carburettor.

Transmission: Four-speed manual with synchro on 2nd, 3rd and top.

Performance: 0-60mph (97kmh) in 29.3 seconds.

Did you know? To help wheel changes and maintenance these cars featured a Smiths “Jackall” four-wheel hydraulic jacking system where four jacks could be lowered at each corner at the same time to support the car completely off the ground.