Lot 527: 1933 MG Midget J2 Roadster

Derived from the first Midget - the M type - and introduced for 1933, the two-seater J2 established the classic MG look which would characterise the Abingdon marque's sports cars into the 1950s. With its deeply cutaway doors, fold-flat windscreen and fixed cycle-type mudguards it revealed its race-bred pedigree in every line and set the British sports car fashion for many years. This new Midget was given the factory designation 'J2' and it was announced simultaneously that a new 'super-sports' 'J3' model and a racing 'J4' would quickly follow. The Midget's 847cc, overhead-camshaft, Wolseley-derived engine was coupled to a four-speed gearbox and housed in a simple chassis frame featuring half-elliptic springing all round and cable-operated 8"-diameter brakes. Thus equipped, the lightweight J2 possessed exemplary handling and steering by the standards of the day, and was good for 65mph. Today the model is one of the most sought after of pre-war MG sports cars.
An older restoration (date unknown) undertaken to – we are advised – a reasonable level of originality, this J2 Midget retains its original tonneau cover and vacuum operated windscreen wiper mechanism. Recently serviced, the vehicle is described by the private vendor as in good condition throughout, with its engine running well and all gears operating normally. Finished in red with matching interior, the car is offered with old-style continuation logbook (issued 1947), petrol coupons, sundry invoices, current MoT/road fund licence and Swansea V5 registration document.