Welcome to the MG Car Club Y-Type Register Shop (featuring the Sakaguchi Collection).

The Register offers a range of Regalia, Books, Publications and other items to assist you in enjoying your Y Type ownership experience and to make things as easy as possible for owners to keep their cars in good order.

The Regalia items are there to provide an opportunity to purchase the occasional gift for those with leanings towards Y Types, or those who have had connections with them in the past. Of particular interest is the Limited Edition Sakaguchi Collection. These items have been designed for us by the well known Japanese Y Type owner - Masaaki Sakaguchi. Click HERE to find out all you need to know.

Our range of Books and other Publications, many written by Register members, are selected to help and advise you in the regular maintenance or restoration of your car. The experience of many members efforts in rebuilding or refurbishing various components of their cars are recorded in the various data sheets produced by the Register.

The Register has also sourced restoration items that are difficult, or impossible to obtain from mainstream suppliers. In some cases these have been manufactured, on behalf of the Register, based on original patterns from members own cars. In accordance with MG Car Club Ltd., policy, the Register does not supply spares or parts for suspension, braking and steering systems, or any items which may affect the operational safety of the vehicle in normal use. If you have any ideas for any other products that you feel the Register might consider providing, then please contact us.

Members (Single, Joint or Under 25 members) of the MG Car Club Ltd., Abingdon, UK., are offered a general discount of 5% on published VAT inclusive prices for Regalia, Register Information Sheets and Restoration Items. To qualify for this discount, you must provide your MGCC (UK) membership number with the order (see "address" section of the order form). We are unable to offer this discount on Books and Publications sold at the cover price, or on post and packing charges. The discount will be applied automatically, where applicable, to each item on the invoice issued at the point of sale.

Ordering

To place an order please complete the order FORM and send it to Mike Silk, Regalia Sales, by one of the following means:-

  1. Post the order FORM to the address at the top of the form
  2. Fax it to: +44(0)1483 300664
  3. Scan it and e-mail it to Mike at Email address: mike...@homestead22.freeserve.co.uk

Alternatively, you may telephone your order to Mike Silk at the telephone number given on the order form. Please be mindful of international time zones and refrain from calling in the evenings after 9.30 pm UK time.

We accept payment by one of the following methods. Please state your preferred method when ordering.

  1. By cheque (UK orders only).
  2. Directly to our bank account by electronic transfer. You will be given account details when payment is advised.
  3. By credit or debit card. (The types of card payments accepted are indicated on the order form.) Please note that card payments are subject to a GBP 1.50 (£1.50) surcharge towards the cost of processing the card through the MGCC office.
  4. By PayPal Invoicing. Please note that a charge of 3.4% of the value of the order + GBP 0.20 (£0.20) will be added to the cost of the transaction if you pay by this method.

Once you have placed your order postage and packing charges will be added to the cost of the goods and the total amount calculated. You will then be advised of the total cost by E-mail (preferably), by PayPal e-mail based invoicing or through a phone call if a UK landline number is given. If paying by credit or debit card this amount will then be deducted from your card account.

When sending orders by E-mail, if you wish to send card details to us in a more secure way, please split the information needed into two parts (e.g. main number and 'Start date', then 'Expiry date' and 'Security number') and send them in separate E-mails.

We use recycled packing wherever possible to keep down your costs. We also use second class UK mail and the lowest possible airmail rate for items sent abroad. Items exceeding the standard UK Royal Mail insurance level (currently £46) will be insured as appropriate and the costs included in the postage and packing charge to protect the interests of both parties. If you want items particularly urgently and are prepared to pay the additional costs involved, please do let us know.

We look forward to being of service to you.

Mike and Sue Silk

MGCC Ltd Y Type Register

Regalia Sales



BooksAuthorClick on thumbnail for more informationPrice each
Let there be 'Y's - Supplement OnlyDavid Lawrence

This is the first supplement to the original volume, which is no longer in print. The document presents corrections to, omissions from and additions to the various chapters of the original book that were discovered after the initial printing. Soft bound, 16 pages. Dated December 2001.

£5.25
Let there be 'Y'sDavid Lawrence's book is no longer available and very hard to get hold of second hand. However, it can be obtained on a CD complete with Supplements 1 and 2 - the latter has never been in print - from the International Y Type Register website. Please click

HERE to find out more.

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MG Y Types Saloons & TourersJ. Lawson

The first book to cover the model comprehensively. Now out of print, but the Register acquires copies when possible. Price quoted is for a copy in good condition. Copies with minor defects will be priced accordingly. Motor Racing Publications. Published in 1988.

£26.25
MG Y – Type & Magnette ZA/ZBBrooklands Books

Road test portfolio. Printed in black and white. This is the updated/expanded version released in 2009. Soft bound 133 pages. Brooklands Books

£17.95
The MGShire Books

This is a brief introduction to the marque by the founding editor of ‘Safety Fast’. It covers MG history from the very beginning. 32 pages, soft bound. Shire Album No. 152. Published in 1994.

£2.25
Technical Information SheetsAuthor Price each
Y Sheet 1 – Steering Column ElectricsJ. Murray

Sort out how your slip ring contacts work.

£3.00
Y Sheet 2 – Fitting a Heat ShieldJ. Murray

Is it fuel vapourisation that is causing that uneven running? This might be the solution.

£2.50
Y Sheet 3 – Fitting FlashersJ. Murray

Make sure your intentions are clear to others!

£2.50
Y Sheet 4 – Flashing Indicators with SemaphoresD. Pelham/P. Barrow

Retain originality, but fit flashing indicators as well. Use in conjunction with Sheet 1 on Steering Column Electrics, Sheet 3 on fitting flashing indicators and Sheet 8 on Trafficator Semaphore Arms.

£2.00
Y Sheet 5 – The Pedal Box AssemblyN. Cairns

Understand how your pedal box functions.

£2.00
Y Sheet 6 – Y–Type Service Data N. Cairns

‘Data for the repairer’ – from The Motor Trader 2nd June 1948.

£2.50
Y Sheet 7 – The Jackall SystemN. Cairns

Understand your Jackall system.

£2.00
Y Sheet 8 – Trafficator Semaphore ArmsN. Cairns

The repair and maintenance guide for Lucas Semaphores. Covers models SF40 and SF80.

£1.50
Y Sheet 9 – Fitting an AlternatorN. Cairns

All you need to know about making the changeover.

£2.00
Reproductions and ReprintsAuthor Price each
Jackall Service ManualSmith's Industries

A reproduction of the original publication. Essential if you plan to overhaul your system. A5 size. Soft bound.

£5.00
The first 500 Miles on your new MG 1¼ Litre (Series 'Y')MG Car Company

A faithful reproduction of the original MG Car Company publication given to new owners. Soft bound, in colour, 18 pages, together with fold out diagrams. Approximately 115mm by 304mm.

£12.00
Lucas Electrical Equipment YTJoseph Lucas LTD

Model and part numbers, together with pictures of the Lucas parts fitted to the car. Includes the all important wiring diagrams for Home, RHD Export and LHD Export models. In colour, A4 size, 8 pages.

£5.00
Lucas Electrical Equipment Y SaloonJoseph Lucas LTD

Model and part numbers, together with pictures for all the Lucas parts fitted to the car. Includes the wiring diagram for home and export models. In colour, A4 size, 8 pages.

£5.00
Lucas Screenjet ManualJoseph Lucas LTD

Fitting, operating and maintenance instructions for the Lucas electric screenjet. These were meant to be left in vehicle after fitting. A4, 8 pages.

£2.00
Rewiring Your Y-TypeD. Ransome

An invaluable guide to threading the loom back into place complete with locational sketches, a ‘lay flat‘ guide and wire colour coding. A4, 3 pages.

£1.50
TrafficatorsPractical Classics

An article prepared with help of the Vintage and Classic Car Spares Company. A4, 3 pages.

£2.00
YB Repairs Times and SchedulesMG Car Company

This booklet was produced by the MG Car Company for MG Dealers and lists how long a range of repairs should take. 12 pages. A5.

£1.50
Data sheet 

A check - over sheet comparing the Y Type with the WA, VA and SA. A4.

£0.25
Lubrication & Maintenance ScheduleDuckham's N.O.L Oil

This is taken from an original Alexander Duckham and Co. Ltd. publication and lists recommended mileages for servicing and the work to be carried. In colour, A5.

£1.50
Lubrication GuideShell

This is taken from an original Shell workshop publication. It is two-sided and has been enlarged slightly and laminated in a plastic pouch. It lists recommended mileages for servicing and the work to be carried. In colour, A3.

£5.00
PublicationAuthor Price each
NEW - Y Type Information Neil Cairns. --------------- Click on the image to the right to see the Contents page.

A booklet of information not readily available anywhere else. Comb bound, over 80 pages, A4 format. Includes reprinted articles from the period and answers to some of the regular problems faced by owners.

£8.00
Living with the XPAGN. Cairns

Intended ‘…to help the owner of a car fitted with this tough little engine to look after it...’ Lots of information on the engine and its applications as well as advice on the main ancillaries. Soft cover, comb bound, A4 format. 60 pages plus a reprint from an Australian magazine.

£7.50
Living with the MG One and a Quarter Litre Y SeriesN. Cairns

A ‘How to keep it running booklet’ complete with advice on ‘MOT-ing’. 53 pages plus a trader service data sheet. Soft cover, comb bound, A4 format.

£9.00
The Gearbox Fitted to the XPAGN. Cairns

Gives a brief history of the development of the gearbox fitted to the following MG's:- TB, TC, TD, TF, YA, YT and YB, and also has information on variants fitted to various Wolseley and Morris cars of the same era. Fault-finding section too. Soft cover, comb bound A4 format. 23 pages including drawings.

£6.00
Enjoying the MG Y TypeM. Green/J.Lawson

Eight articles originally published in Enjoying MG – the MG Owners Club publication. Includes articles and photographs covering coach-built special bodied Y Types, and a factory tour. Some photographs in colour. Soft cover, comb bound, A4 format.

£6.00
Alternative Parts ListingJ.Lawson

Find out what parts from other cars of the period will fit your Y Type. Soft cover, comb bound, A4 format.

£10.00
Renewing the Headlining, on your Y TypeJ.Murray

A comprehensive guide to all aspects of renewing the headlining. Lots of diagrams and information covering everything from preparing the woodwork to actually fitting the headlining. Excellent feedback from purchasers. Comb bound, over 40 pages, A4 format.

£10.00
Nuffield Body ShellsMorris Motors

Find out how Nuffield body shells were put together. This is basically a manual for those ‘..concerned with the rectification of accident damage to Morris 10HP body shells. But the Y Type body is very similar and many components are virtually identical. Must be read in conjunction with section P of the workshop manual.

£5.00
Engines for MG's 1935-1998N. Cairns

A study of engines fitted to MG cars from 1935 to 1998.

£9.00
RegaliaDescription Price each unless stated
Sweatshirt with LogoVarious colours and sizes. Please enquire

Available in various sizes and colours. Please check availability first.

£9.00
Polo Shirt with LogoVarious colours and sizes. Please enquire

Available in various sizes and colours. Please check availability first.

£7.00
60th Anniversary Mug with LogoLimited Edition - Special Offer: 1 for £3.50 / 4 for £12.00 / 6 for £16.00 (no discounts)

White with gold lettering etc. A brief summary of Y Type history on the reverse. Fine, bone china.

£3.50
Mouse Mat with Logo 

Circular, in cream or dark red.

£4.85
Register Embroidered Badge 

Ready to be sewn onto any garment.

£6.20
Tax Disc Holder with Logo 

With space to record the basic details of your car's chassis number, Register number etc.

£1.30
Windscreen StickerSelf-adhesive with Register logo

Self-adhesive with the Register logo

£1.10
Key Ring with Logo 

Choose from tags with saloon or Tourer versions all with register logo. Please state preference.

£1.00
Golden Jubilee PlaqueSelf adhesive

Self-adhesive, in gold or silver aluminium. Please state preference.

£0.50
Golden Jubilee Commemorative PosterSilverstone

Recording the 1997 Silverstone Golden Anniversary gathering and signed by the owners of cars who attended.

£4.30
MG Car Club Y Type Register Ball Point Pen 

Dark red with gold lettering.

£0.50
NEW - Y Register Christmas Card.Pack of 10 featuring a black Saloon.

Specially drawn by Jack Murray - our Registrar. The greeting inside reads 'Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year'.

£3.75
NEW - Y Register Christmas Card.Pack of 10 featuring a red Tourer.

Specially drawn by Jack Murray - our Registrar. The greeting inside reads 'Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year'.

£3.75
Lansdowne Model Y Type Saloon1:43 scale black with beige upholstery

A superb model in black with beige upholstery. 1:43 scale. Lansdowne ref. no. LDM 28.

£62.00
Self "iron on" Logos 

Complete with instructions.

£2.00
MG Car Club Y Register Lapel Badge 

Cream enamel with gold lettering. Spring loaded, detachable fixing clasp.

£2.00
Enamelled metal sign Based on the artwork used in original Y Type advertising. Approx. Size - 8" by 6" (200mm by 150mm)

Ready for fixing.

£6.99
Restoration ItemsAdditional information Price
Set of 4 Seat Bolts2 sets needed for YA/YB; 1 set for YT

Cylindrically headed steel bolts with a zinc plated, ‘Nyloc’ type lock nut.

£13.50
Set of 2 Brass Seat Runners2 sets needed for YA/YB; 1 set for YT

Handed pair of inserts (one allows the seat catch to locate in the runner) that sit between the seat runners and the seat frame. Apparently better than original, helps to reduce sliding friction.

£10.75
Starting Handle BracketPolished Stainless Steel

Avoid worries about damaging the plating on the steel original, and probably cheaper than re-chroming too. Beautifully finished replica.

£17.00
Bonnet BufferSet of 4 - YA, YT and YB

Made in rubber from the Register owned moulds, and shaped to fit the n/s and o/s rear bonnet recess.

£13.00
Allan Bolt Bequest - bonnet corners.As well as two moulded rubber corners, the 'kit' includes 2 nickel-plated bifurcated brass rivets, 2 copper retaining washers and fitting instructions.

Allan Bolt was a keen Y Type owner, and his will included a donation to Register funds. The Committee decided to use part of the bequest to have a mould made for these bonnet corners. The mould was based on an 'original' in the possesion of a very long-standing owner. David Lawrence in his book 'Let There Be Y's' (page 134) talks of the bonnet corners being 'almost triangular'. but virtually 'four-sided'. He has commented on these reproductions as follows - 'They are exactly as I feel the originals were.... you have got them exactly right'.

£6.00
Bonnet CornersSet of 2

Made in rubber. Correct angle for forward lower corner. Return on rear edge protects radiator shell.

£3.20
Bulkhead Wiring GrommetFor bulkhead junction box to dash wiring

Made in rubber to protect the wiring loom as it passes through the bulkhead from the junction box to the dash board. Original pattern from the complex, Register owned mould. Not pressure moulded, so some light trimming needed. Nail or Swiss penknife scissors work well.

£7.00
Tool RollOriginal pattern also suit TC

Original pattern, complete with leather strap and buckle and edged in vinyl.

£32.00
Jackall System Rear Flexible HoseComplete with all fittings

Provides the connection between the rear axle and the chassis mounted pipe.

£38.50
Jackall System Reservoir Transfer Set 

Reprinted from the original design.

£7.50
Jackall Pump SealsSet of 3

These are the seals needed for the pump only – not the chassis jack rams.

£10.75
Chrome Hub Caps-priced individuallyPlease specify 'YA' or 'YB'

Re manufactured with plating to a very high specification. Please state YA or YB.

£21.50
Chrome Wheel Embellishers-priced individuallyPlease specify 'YA' or 'YB'

Enhance the appearance of your wheels – chrome finish. Push fit. Please state YA or YB.

£32.00
Spare Wheel Clamp 

Manufactured to the original design in mild steel.

£15.00
Fixing Bracket For Spare Wheel Clamp'Cheese' shaped

Cheese-shaped and ready to weld to the boot floor. Currently we have two versions. One comes complete with a new bolt. The other will take the original bolt.

£15.00
Spare wheel retaining bolt.Correct thread for original 'cheeses'.

These reproductions have been made for us by a Register member. They have the same thread as the original bolt - 7/16" BSF. So if you still have the original boot floor mounted 'cheese' then this bolt will fit.

£2.50
Support Bracket For Front Wing Sidelight WiringStainless steel

Fits under each front wing and is attached by a sidelight bolt. Now made in stainless steel. Requires a grommet to protect the wiring.

£4.85
Rubber Fixing Pegs for Windscreen WipersSet of 2

Remanufactured to the original design. Not pressure moulded, so some light trimming needed. Nail or Swiss penknife scissors work well.

£1.25
Fog/Spot Lamp BracketAvailable for both nearside and offside front bumper bolts. Please state which you require.

Remanufactured in mild steel. Provides a substantial mounting.

£10.75
Carpet Retaining Strips - Set of 6. Specify either YA/YB or YT

Please specify a set for either a YA/YB or a YT. Set comprises 6 sections.

£54.00
Rubber Hose (Air Cleaner to Carburettor) 

Fabric reinforced rubber. YA and YB only.

£3.25
Dashboard Panel Light Bulbs-priced individually3 for YA/YB, 6 for YT

Luckman ‘Globes’ sourced in Australia for improved brightness. 3 for YA/YB, 6 for YT.

£0.50
Rear Blind in CalicoFor YA/YB. Needs rollers

For YA/YB only. Needs roller etc.

£9.65
Front Window Glass CarriersThese are handed. Please specify left or right (As you sit in the car)

These are handed so please specify left or right (as you sit in the car) when you order.

£32.00
Rear Window Glass Carriers-priced individuallyThese are handed. Please specify left or right (As you sit in the car)

These are handed so please specify left or right (as you sit in the car) when you order

£21.50
Windscreen Rubber Mounting Pads YTSold as handed pairs

Sold in handed pairs. Carefully moulded

£7.50
Torsion Spring for Trafficator Signal MechanismYA/YB and YT/EXU

YA/YB and YT/EXU only

£8.50
XPAG Drip TinYA and YB.

Just attach to the lowest bolt on the bell housing. The wing nut allows easy emptying.

£5.00
Rear Hub Nut SpannerYA and YT only.

YA and YT only. A spanner that does the same job as the tool shown on page S3 of the drivers handbook. Far more effective than the 'hammer and drift' method that has to be resorted to without a tool like this. Tightening the 'ring' nut properly keeps the bearing in the right place and should help to keep the rear brakes free of grease.

£40.80
Radiator cap spanner.Made from aluminium

Give your radiator cap that extra part of a turn that will prevent it from being simply unscrewed by hand! This spanner is has been 'profile cut' from aluminium and has a thin latex-like coating on the handle.

£9.00
Hydraulic Brake Light Switch Kit Regrettably the Register can no longer sell this kit because of our limited liability cover. NTG now market the same kit - which also includes a replacement union bolt. Its reference is LO52C.