1952 Turner Sports 1.5 Litre Historic Race Car in Swanbourne
Year
1952
Miles
1,026 miles
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Engine Size
1.5L
Colour
Red
Number of Doors
2
Number of Seats
2
In the dealer's stock feed on 11 November 2026
About this car
This is a used 1952 Turner Sports 1.5 Litre Historic Race Car: a red two-door petrol car with a manual gearbox. The advert shows 1,026 miles on the clock (low mileage for its age). There is no annual vehicle tax (VED) to pay.
Description
The car presented here is one of just seven cars built by Turner Sports Cars between 1950 and 1954, one being an F2 car and the others sports cars. This example is chassis #006, built in 1952 and first road-registered in 1953. It was originally purchased by Wilfred McDougall of Wolverhampton, who raced it at a number of different circuits and hill climbs around the UK during the mid-1950s includin...
Vehicle History
Important information about the vehicle's history and condition
Insurance write-off record
History not checked
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Technical Data
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What this car costs to run
Modelled over 7,100 miles a year (DfT National Travel Survey, England). Ranges, not quotes — a figure marked exact is set by law for this car; everything else is an estimate.
- Vehicle tax (VED)exactHistoric vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply)
- £0
- FuelAbout 39 mpg — the middle real-world figure for the 27 similar-sized petrol engines in Autoza's economy data, not this car's own figure — at 174.1p a litre
- £1,200–£1,650
- Insurance (UK average)The UK average premium actually paid for comprehensive cover, £566 in Q2 2026 (ABI) — an average across every driver, postcode and car, not a quote for this one. Yours turns on your age, postcode and record and on the car’s insurance group. A 17–20-year-old new driver typically pays more than this average: see our guide to the cheapest cars to insure as a new driver, or the ABI figures
- £566
- ServicingAutoza's rough estimate for this make, not survey data. Routine servicing only — excludes repairs and tyres
- £200–£450
- MOT testFirst registered more than 40 years ago, so it does not need an MOT unless it has been substantially changed in the last 30 years (GOV.UK). Owners can still choose to test it
- Not required
- Estimated total a yearThe rows above added up, low ends and high ends
- £1,950–£2,700
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Questions about this Turner Sports
- Where can I view this 1952 Turner Sports?
- This Turner Sports is located in Swanbourne, UK. Contact Mark Robins Vehicle Solutions directly through Autoza.co.uk to arrange a viewing appointment.
- What is the asking price for this Turner Sports?
- The asking price is £79,995. You can contact the seller directly on Autoza.co.uk to enquire or negotiate.
- What is the mileage on this 1952 Turner Sports?
- This Turner Sports has 1,026 miles on the odometer.
- What fuel type is this Turner Sports?
- This Turner Sports runs on petrol.
- Is this Turner Sports automatic or manual?
- This Turner Sports has a manual gearbox.
- Is this Turner Sports MOT tested?
- Ask the seller for this Turner Sports's MOT certificate, service records and registration number. With the registration you can check its full MOT history free on GOV.UK.
- Has this Turner Sports been an insurance write-off?
- Autoza does not check write-off records. Ask the seller, read the description in full, and run an HPI check on the registration before you buy.
- Can I get finance for this Turner Sports?
- Finance options may be available through the dealer. Use the free Autoza.co.uk car finance calculator to estimate monthly repayments for this Turner Sports at £79,995.
- How much does this Turner Sports cost to run per year in the UK?
- Modelled annual running cost is roughly £1,950–£2,700. That breaks down as: road tax (VED) £0 (Historic vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply)); insurance £566 (the UK average premium actually paid, ABI — not a quote for this car); fuel £1,200–£1,650; servicing £200–£450; no MOT due (First registered more than 40 years ago, so it does not need an MOT unless it has been substantially changed in the last 30 years (GOV.UK). Owners can still choose to test it). Assumes 7,100 miles per year (DfT National Travel Survey, table NTS0901a, all cars, England, 2025). These are estimates, not quotes — insurance in particular varies widely with the driver's age and postcode.
- What is the annual road tax (VED) on this Turner Sports?
- Annual road tax (VED): £0 per year. Basis: Historic vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply). Tax it online at gov.uk before you drive it.
- What real-world fuel economy does this Turner Sports achieve in the UK?
- About 39 mpg — the middle real-world figure for the 27 similar-sized petrol engines in Autoza's economy data, not this car's own figure — at 174.1p a litre. Over 7,100 miles a year that is roughly £1,200–£1,650 (UK average pump price, week commencing 26 October 2026 (DESNZ)).
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