The DFW Car & Toy Museum has added a rare 1935 MG PB Airline Coupe to its collection, a vehicle that exemplifies pre-war British motoring artistry. Part of The Ron Sturgeon Collection, this maroon coupe is one of only 14 known to have been built on the PB chassis, making it a highly sought-after piece among collectors.
Designed by H.W. Allingham and bodied by Carbodies of Coventry, the Airline Coupe transforms the nimble MG PB into a rolling work of Art Deco luxury. Distinctive features include cathedral skylights cut into the sliding sunroof, a wind-out windshield, and an elegant fastback silhouette. Despite its compact 87.25-inch wheelbase, the coupe’s sweeping lines and upright MG grille give it the presence of a much larger car.
Under the hood lies the final and most refined version of MG's overhead-cam crossflow-head inline-four "Midget" engine. In PB specification, this 939 cc engine produces 43 horsepower and breathes through twin SU carburetors, paired with a four-speed manual gearbox. Adjustable Andre Hartford shock absorbers allow drivers to tailor the ride for various road conditions, an advanced feature for its era. Atop the radiator sits the MG "Midge" mascot, a beloved symbol among MG enthusiasts worldwide.
"The MG PB Airline Coupe is everything we love about classic motoring: rare, beautiful, and absolutely brimming with character," says Ron Sturgeon, owner of the DFW Car & Toy Museum. "It's a showstopper that also begs to be driven." With only 51 Airline Coupes believed to have been built across all MG chassis, and just 14 on the PB platform, this example stands among the rarest survivors. It represents the perfect union of streamlined coachwork and sprightly British engineering.
The DFW Car & Toy Museum, formerly known as DFW Elite Toy Museum, is now located in North Fort Worth at 2550 McMillan Parkway. The 150,000-square-foot facility offers free parking and admission, as well as secure climate-controlled car storage and event spaces. For more information, visit the museum's website at dfwcarandtoymuseum.com.
