The DFW Car & Toy Museum is now showcasing a rare 1935 MG PB Airline Coupe, part of The Ron Sturgeon Collection. With only 14 known examples built on the PB chassis, this maroon masterpiece represents a pinnacle of pre-war British motoring artistry and engineering.
Designed by H.W. Allingham and bodied by Carbodies of Coventry, the Airline Coupe transformed the already nimble MG PB into a rolling work of Art Deco luxury. Distinctive touches include cathedral skylights cut into the sliding sunroof, a wind-out windshield, and an elegant fastback silhouette. Despite being built on the same compact 87.25-inch wheelbase as its roadster siblings, the Airline Coupe delivers the presence of a much larger car, thanks to its graceful, sweeping lines and upright MG grille.
Under the hood lies the final and most refined iteration of MG's famed overhead-cam crossflow-head inline-four 'Midget' engine. In PB specification, this 939 cc powerplant produced 43 horsepower and breathed through twin SU carburetors, paired with a four-speed manual gearbox. Adjustable Andre Hartford shock absorbers allowed drivers to tailor the ride for various road conditions, an advanced feature for the era. Atop the radiator proudly sits the MG 'Midge' mascot, a period-correct accessory beloved among MG enthusiasts worldwide.
'The MG PB Airline Coupe is everything we love about classic motoring: rare, beautiful, and absolutely brimming with character,' said Ron Sturgeon, owner of the DFW Car & Toy Museum. 'It's a showstopper that also begs to be driven.'
With just 51 Airline Coupes believed to have been built across all MG chassis, and only 14 on the PB platform, this example stands among the rarest survivors. It represents the perfect union of streamlined coachwork and sprightly British engineering, captivating collectors, design aficionados, and pre-war purists alike. The museum, located at 2550 McMillan Parkway in Fort Worth, offers free admission and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
