Designated on the blueprints as "4,5 L 38", but more commonly known as the "offset single-seater", the MD 90130 made its debut in February 1939. Driven by René Le Bègue during the August 1939 Grand Prix at Comminges, the MD claims a spectacular victory over Wimille and his Bugatti.Jean Trevoux acquires the car in 1941 in order to compete in the Indianapolis 500.

Zora Arkus-Duntov at Goschen 100

At the end of WW2, the MD 90130 is bought and raced for some time by Zora Arkus-Duntov, who later played a key role in the makings of the Chevrolet Corvette. Inspired by the Talbot engine, he creates his own "Ardun" head of cylinder consisting of overhead valves, rods, and rockers - so particular to the Talbot engines - to replace the former more common lateral valves. This same head is later used to increase the American V8 engine power.

In 1947, Zora Arkus-Duntov sells the MD 90130 to Harry Schell through Luigi Chinetti. The MD is brought back to Europe to compete in the 1949 season. During the Grand Prix of the ACF, Raymond Sommer shares the car with Harry Schell three quarters of the time, and obtains the best time in the practice session.

Raph becomes the new owner and in 1950 takes it to Brazil: "My goal was to show off the car in order to sell it at a higher price. My hopes were soon lost. There were constant gearbox failures. I sold the car in Brazil, but as you can imagine, I didn't get much for it."

Not much is known about the MD 90130 until Colin Crabbe returns it to the UK in 1984. About two meters tall, he cannot manage to take the wheel and soon thereafter sells it to Robert Lamplough.

Sommer at the Grand Prix of the ACF, 1949

In 1998, the MD 90130 is part of his collection but spends more time in the garage than on the circuits.