M Type 3278
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Current Owners: Robin & Jenny Page, Victoria
MMM No: 1684
Information: Built at Abingdon in 1931 as a metal paneled 2-seater for the home market.
History: The car was purchased by Patricia and David Mottram while on a visit to the UK in 1975. On their return to Australia David set about a full restoration. The engine was reconditioned and fitted with a billet crank and high performances camshaft. Robin Page purchased it in May 2004 and although the car was in good average state, undertook a major restoration including new pistons/rings, con rods and bearings, a TC tail shaft and general mechanical tidy up. The body was then taken back to bare metal and painted Monitor Grey (an original colour) and black guards and wheels – all low sheen to preserve period look.  New tyres and tubes were fitted, the generator and regulator re-furbished, and the dash panel restored.
Major restoration started 2004 and completed in time for the car to attend the inaugural Pre-war Register Rally to Beechworth in October 2005.
- Listing ID: 1762
- Midget: M Type
- Chassis Number: M3278
- Year of Production: 1931
- Previous Owners: Patricia Mottram, Vic '75-2004
- Current Owner: Robin Page
- Original Engine Number: MG 3067A
- Current Engine Number: MG 3067A
- Date Acquired: 2004
- Current Reg: 4 973 (Vic)