Solved - MJW #643 - Leonard-MG 1954

[woodinsight]

For one point - the make, engine used and the year it was completed.

[woodinsight]

Moving up

[woodinsight]

Moving up

[Paul Jaray]

Can't be a Westlite again, right?

[woodinsight]

Can't be a Westlite again, right?

No, not a Weslite.....

[barrett]

This looks annoyingly familiar to me, but I'm at a total loss. Looks to be based on Triumph TR running gear though, judging by the wheels?

[woodinsight]

This looks annoyingly familiar to me, but I'm at a total loss. Looks to be based on Triumph TR running gear though, judging by the wheels?

Not a Triumph but based on an equally popular British sports car

[Carnut]

Actually I thought those were MG wheels..

So is it based on an MG? TF perhaps?

[woodinsight]

Actually I thought those were MG wheels..

So is it based on an MG? TF perhaps?

MG based is correct but I don't know if it's on a TD or TF chassis

[Carnut]

Made in England?

[woodinsight]

Made in England?

Yes and the builder also built sports racing cars.....

[Carnut]

Lester?

[woodinsight]

Lester?

Not Lester but it does begin with an 'L'
Locked for you.

[Carnut]

Thanks.
Leonard-MG?

[woodinsight]

Thanks.
Leonard-MG?

Bullseye!
Well done.....

[Carnut]

Thanks!
I would have guessed about 1954 as well..

[woodinsight]

What I don't know is the bodyshell that was used - any idea?

[Carnut]

I haven't no.
But really it dates from a little before the proprietary body came on the scene, which could be used by all and sundry.  My guess would be it's an individual hand-laid body.