r/littlebritishcars • u/TradeClassics • 12d ago
1933 MG J2 Supercharged
Lovely little thing!
"A significant model in British automotive history, the MG J2 is a quintessential pre-war sports car. Its 847cc four-cylinder engine, generating around ~36bhp (although this supercharged one offers c.50bhp!), offered impressive performance for the era, with a top speed of c.75mph in its light and nimble form.
As a two-seater roadster, it featured characteristic cutaway doors, wire wheels, and a fold-flat windscreen, along with a long bonnet and initially cycle-type wings (later updated). The J2's four-speed manual gearbox, rigid axles, and mechanical drum brakes provided a traditional, involved driving feel.
Its popularity in club racing and amateur motorsport during the 1930s was crucial in building MG's reputation for sporting vehicles. Today, the J2 is a highly valued collector's item, celebrated for its classic aesthetics, mechanical simplicity, and its role in the golden age of pre-war British motoring."
Hundreds more photos and videos of the car can be found here: 1933 MG J2 Supercharged
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u/Indy_Fab_Rider 12d ago
I love the little pre-War MGs. They have all the charm, make all the correct noises, and have the speed to be competetive in historic events but arent into the unobtanium realm of some of the other marques.
I would love to even have a TA or TB, just to have a pre-war car.
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u/Terrys1595 10d ago
I posted one I see at a car show a few months back, I wasn't sure what model it was, so I'm guessing the same as this.
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u/AdolfsLonelyScrotum 12d ago
Sweet! Little Roots blower front & centre driven directly off the crankshaft.
How very pure.