The MG P-type was the successor of the J-type. In 1934 the PA saw the light of day and a year later the PB. Between the years 1934 and 1936 a total of around 2.526 P-types have been built, approximately 2000 PA's and 526 PB's.
With the design and construction of the MG P-types the chassis construction and the bodywork design of the MG J4 were improved. The chassis was lengthened and a new 847 cc. four cylinder engine was fitted. The new engine featured a crankshaft with three main bearings opposite the two bearings of the old engine. The P-type showed more improvements like a better cam steering, better differential and an improved clutch. Just like the MG J-types the P-types were true and easy to handle sports cars. Also a coupe model was introduced: the renown Airline coupe! De MG PA was fitted with a 847 cc. engine, the PB featured a more powerful 939 cc. engine. The PB was also given a grille with vertical louvers (honeycomb pattern at the PA) and the speedometer/rev counter were no longer combined.
The MG P-types were available as open two seater, open four seater and as closed Airline coupe.

Technical data

Four cylinder in-line engine
2 S.U. carburettors
cylinder capacity: 939 cc.
capacity: 43 bhp. at 5500 rpm.
top-speed: 105 km/h.
weight: 745 kg.

Information

MG PB 'Midget', year 1936. Colour two-tone pale green over dark green with a green leather interior. Black canvas soft top and 'side screens'. The MG PB is a scarce ca, only 526 cars were built.