280 MG J2 Midget (1933) OC 5374 by Robert Knight
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MG J2 Midget (1932-34) Engine 885cc S4 OC Production 2083 Registration Number OC 5374 (Birmingham) MG ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/albums/72157623797586658/ The J2 Midget was announced in August 1934, offering outstanding value at £ 199 - 10 shillings, well within the reach of many enthusiasts. Its design was based on the C type (Montlehery) Midget, which in turn was a derivative of the M type. It had a large slab type petrol tank with fast fill cap, fold flat windscreen and optional aero screens, centre lock wire wheels, remote control gearchange, and a spring spoked flat steering wheel. Instruments included a temperature gauge, eight day electric clock, a leather securing strap over the bonnet and protective mesh grilles over the head lamps and radiator. The complete package of extras came in at twelve guinea (£12 - 12 shillings) The chassis was similar to the C type incorporating straight side members passing under the rear axle with tubular cross supports. It had cable operated 8 inch drum brakes, friction type Halford shock absorbers. Other chassis features included a 12 volt Rotax lighting and starting system, Rudge Whitworth wire wheels and Marles steering gear which was adjustable for rake. The J2 was strictly a two seater with two humped scuttle and low cutaway doors. Early cars feature cycle type front and rear wings, replaced the following year by long swept wings. Power came from a 847cc engine with an eight port crossflow cylinder head fed through twin down draught SU carburettor rated at 36bhp, driving through a four speed crash gearbox A supercharged version was produced known as the J3 with a high revving 750cc engine. The racing version of the J Series was the J4, basically the same as the J2 but with different steering gear and larger 12 inch brakes Diolch am 95,572,880 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 95,572,880 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 10.07.2022, at Walsall Classic Car Show, Walsall Arboretum, Walsall REF 161-280
