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MG introduced the J2 model in 1933. They featured a folding windscreen, fixed mudguards, and cutaway doors. They had powerful engines, lightweight bodywork, a strong chassis, and wonderful handling.
This particular J2 Roadster was produced by the factory in Abington-on-Thames on March 1st of 1933. It was supplied to University Motor of London on March 20th and then purchased that same day by a Mr. H. Hole. The remainder of the car's history is unknown through World War II. In 1957, it was purchased by Stanley Crater, an American G.I. stationed in Europe. Mr. Crater brought the car back home with him to Michigan when he returned from serving overseas that same year. The car accompanied him back to the United States on the troop ship S.S. Andria.
Upon arriving in the United States, the car was put into storage with the intention of restoring it once he finished work on some other project cars he had acquired. The MG, however, remained in storage in Crater's ownership until it was purchased by its current Ontario-based owner in 2005.
Under the new ownership, the car was given a restoration. It was completely disassembled in order to bring it back to as-new condition. Every mechanical piece on the car was either rebuilt or replaced. The interior was given a completely new upholstery in its original color of Connolly hides.
This car is fitted with several accessories, including dual Brooklands windscreens, headlamp stone guards, and a custom-fitted tonneau cover. A rebuilt Jaeger speedometer/odometer has been fitted, and it shows just 19 miles.
The restoration work was completed in the summer of 2013. The engine is an 847cc overhead-camshaft four-cylinder engine with dual SU carburetors and offers 36 horsepower. There are a four-speed manual transmission and four-wheel cable-operated drum brakes.
This particular J2 Roadster was produced by the factory in Abington-on-Thames on March 1st of 1933. It was supplied to University Motor of London on March 20th and then purchased that same day by a Mr. H. Hole. The remainder of the car's history is unknown through World War II. In 1957, it was purchased by Stanley Crater, an American G.I. stationed in Europe. Mr. Crater brought the car back home with him to Michigan when he returned from serving overseas that same year. The car accompanied him back to the United States on the troop ship S.S. Andria.
Upon arriving in the United States, the car was put into storage with the intention of restoring it once he finished work on some other project cars he had acquired. The MG, however, remained in storage in Crater's ownership until it was purchased by its current Ontario-based owner in 2005.
Under the new ownership, the car was given a restoration. It was completely disassembled in order to bring it back to as-new condition. Every mechanical piece on the car was either rebuilt or replaced. The interior was given a completely new upholstery in its original color of Connolly hides.
This car is fitted with several accessories, including dual Brooklands windscreens, headlamp stone guards, and a custom-fitted tonneau cover. A rebuilt Jaeger speedometer/odometer has been fitted, and it shows just 19 miles.
The restoration work was completed in the summer of 2013. The engine is an 847cc overhead-camshaft four-cylinder engine with dual SU carburetors and offers 36 horsepower. There are a four-speed manual transmission and four-wheel cable-operated drum brakes.
2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $48,000-USD $58,000
Sale Price :
USD $55,000
1933 MG J2 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the MG J2
(Data based on Model Year 1933 sales)
1933 MG J2 Supercharged Sports Roadster Chassis#: J2 2969 Sold for USD$66,730 2020 Bonhams : The Autoworld Autumn Sale | |
1933 MG J2 Chassis#: J3355 Sold for USD$29,250 2020 H & H - Imperial War Museum Duxford | |
1933 MG J2 Roadster Sold for USD$33,000 2020 Mecum : Glendale | |
1933 MG J2 Midget Two Seater Chassis#: J2932 Sold for USD$28,000 2020 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours | |
1933 MG J2 Chassis#: 2532 Sold for USD$28,193 2019 H & H Classics - Imperial War Museum, Duxford | |
1933 MG Midget J2 Roadster Chassis#: J3067 Sold for USD$37,644 2017 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale | |
1933 MG J2 Sold for USD$24,000 2015 Historics at Brookland | |
1933 MG J2 Roadster Chassis#: J2972 Sold for USD$55,000 2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions | |
1933 MG Midget J2/J4 Sports Chassis#: J 0483 Sold for USD$71,085 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia | |
1933 MG Midget J2 Roadster Chassis#: J 3571 Sold for USD$55,973 2009 Bonhams - Goodwood Revival, Chichester, Sussex | |
1933 MG Midget J2 Roadster Chassis#: J3061 Sold for USD$33,585 2009 Bonhams - Beaulieu Autojumble, National Motor Museum | |
1933 MG J2 Supercharged Chassis#: J2454 Sold for USD$54,321 2009 Coys Auction - MG Live Festival Silverstone | |
1933 MG J2 Sold for USD$33,000 2005 Worldwide Auctions - Raleigh Classic 2005 | |
1933 MG J-2 Roadster Sold for USD$34,045 2005 Scottsdale - Russo & Steele | |
1933 MG J2 ROADSTER Chassis#: 3753 Sold for USD$21,450 2001 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2001 |
MG J2s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1933 MG J2's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1933 MG Midget J2 Roadster | J4211 | 2013 Bonhams The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | $50,000 | $55,000 | |
1933 MG Midget J2 Roadster | J3064 | 2012 Bonhams The Beaulieu Sale Collectors' Motor Cars | $20,000 | $25,000 |
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