Page 7 - Nigel Ward and Co Catalogue 7th and 8th November 2025

272 Six lengths of cedar, 7 1/2'' x 1 1/2'' x 94'' long 301 A barn find MG YB four-door saloon motor car
approx. finished in red and black, (Originally was
273 Ten lengths of Cedar, 6'' x 1'', 94'' long approx. probably finished in Dark green and Black).
274 Ten lengths of Cedar, 6'' x 1'', 94'' long approx. Registration No. LWW 239, believed to have
275 Ten lengths of Cedar, 6'' x 1'', 94'' long approx. been manufactured on the 26th August 1952,
276 Ten lengths of Cedar, 6'' x 1'', 94'' long approx. Car No. YB/0675, Engine No.
277 Twelve lengths of Cedar, various sizes and XPAG/SC2/17569, Scuttle No. 478 SRZ 12592
lengths from 71'' to 115''. - 125 MG 6335. The YB 1,250 cc overhead-
278 Three lengths of Cedar, 9'' and 10 1/2'' wide, valve petrol-engined cars had a four-speed
gearbox with synchromesh on the the three
5/8'' to 7/8'' thickness, 104'' to 115'' long,
approx., upper gears. These cars, the development of
which received the talented input of Alec
279 Eleven Softwood battens, 1 1/2'' x 1 1/2'', Issigonis (famous for the designing of the Mini)
average 85'' long approx. were quite revolutionary at the time in having
280 Approx. 65 softwood battens. rack & pinion steering and independent front
281 Approx. 65 softwood battens. suspension with wishbones and coil springs,
282 Approx. 65 softwood battens. the independent set-up having being
283 Approx. 65 softwood battens. developed from the suspension of pre-war MG
284 Two glued softwood sheets, 17'' x 1 1/2'', 55'' racing cars. The YB was considered an
and 63'' long approx. improvement on the Y(A) in having the
285 Two lengths of glue-joined Cedar, 17'' x 1'' x handling sharpened-up by the installing of a
79'' long approx. front anti-roll bar and up-rated shock
286 Ten lengths of 4'' x 4'' posts, 84'' to 95'' long absorbers, the front drum brakes being of the
approx. twin leading shoe type. Inbuilt hydraulic
287 Six lengths of Cedar, 6'' x 1 3/4'' x 119'' long. jacking was also novel in the form the ''Smiths
288 Five lengths of Cedar, 6'' x 2'' x 119'' long. Jackall'' system, which could be selected to lift
the front, the rear or indeed all four wheels off
289 Five lengths of 4'' x 1'' x 141'' long approx (four the ground. As can be seen, the car has been
tanalised, one cedar). partially stripped for renovation and the many
290 Six lengths of 4'' x 3'' x 189'' long approx. components were found in the passenger
291 Two lengths of 5'' x 4'' and 6'' x 4'' x 189'' long compartment and in the boot. There is no
approx. registration document currently to hand and
292 Ten lengths of Cedar, 6'' x 1'' x 141'' long the registration number is not presently
approx. recognised at the DVLA, but it may well be
293 Ten lengths of Cedar, 6'' x 1'' x 141'' long feasible to retain the number with the
approx. assistance of the excellent enthusiasts' clubs.
294 Ten lengths of Cedar, 6'' x 1'' x 141'' long Here is an ideal winter project that should
approx. prove most rewarding in returning to the road
295 Twelve lengths of Cedar, 4'' x 1'' x 141'' long one of the only 1,301 of these sporty-handling
approx. cars that was produced, very few of which
296 Four lengths of Cedar, 8 1/2'' x 2'' x 159'' long remain. The car's serial numbers are recorded
approx. on the International Y Type Register, but other
297 Ten lengths of Cedar, 6'' x 1'' x 141'' long relevant details are absent including its
approx. country of location, colour, ownership,
298 Ten lengths of Cedar, 6'' x 1 1/2'' x 141 1/2'' condition, etc., Images of the various
long approx. components present will be added shortly.
299 Ten lengths of Cedar, 6'' x 1'' x 141 1/2'' long Present are new valves, duplex cam chain,
approx. shell bearings (big-ends and mains), a set of
300 Two buckets and quantity of garden tools new +60 pistons, the original pistons appear to
including rake, broom, garden line, etc. be a loose fit and some machining of the
engine may well have been carried out. The
bores and crankshaft have been protected
from rust damage with a good coating of
grease. As with all motor vehicles sold through
our auctions, this vehicle is sold in its current
condition and all vehicles should be inspected
in person prior to bidding. N.B. BUYERS
PREMIUM ON THIS LOT 10% + V.A.T. (Total

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