Lester-MG T51

Lester-MG T51 (MG Special)[1][2]
CategorySports car
ConstructorMG
Designer(s)Harry Lester
Technical specifications
ChassisSteel tubular spaceframe
Suspension (front)Independent, unequal length A-arms, coil springs, knee-action hydraulic shock absorbers, rack and pinion steering
Suspension (rear)Leaf springs, shock absorbers
EngineXPAG later MGA B-series 1.5 L (91.5 cu in) I4 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Transmission4-speed manual
Power85 hp (63 kW)
Weight1,300 lb (590 kg)
BrakesDrum brakes
Competition history

The Lester-MG T51, also known as the MG Special, the Lester T51, or the MG T51, is a sports race car, designed, developed and built by Harry Lester, and based on the MG TC, between 1949 and 1954.[3] Only 18 models were produced, and only 4 cars are known to have survived.[4][5][6]

References

  1. ^ "Duncan Black's Lester MG Racecar - "KUR4" (circa ~1949)". www.britishracecar.com.
  2. ^ "1950 Lester MG Special technical and mechanical specifications". conceptcarz.com.
  3. ^ "1-of-1: 1954 Lester-MG T51". November 20, 2012.
  4. ^ "Lester-MG". July 30, 2014.
  5. ^ "1950 Lester MG Special". conceptcarz.com.
  6. ^ "1954 Lester-MG T51 Racing Coupe | The Guitar Broker".