Beautiful 1932 MG J2

1932 MG J2 2-Seat Roadster

This is a beautifully finished 1932 MG J2 cycle-wing (fender) car I bought in 2014 from the Great Britain's best known prewar (WWII) MG car sales and parts expert, Barry Walker. I never thought I would be selling either of my beautiful fully restored MG J2s (see my other listing for a 1933 MG J2 on Ebay), but another dream vehicle necessitates me make some room in garage and budget. However, I cannot decide which of my two J2s I would prefer to keep, so I am putting both on auction.
Background:The MG J2 is the first car to have the classic MG-look that prevailed throughout the 1930's through all the MG T-type cars into 1955. This look included the slab gas tank in the back and, cut-away doors, double-hump scuttle over the dash, and of course wire wheels. The prewar MG cars had high-performance over head cam shafts and every car was a hand crafted with a jewel-like details and finish. These cars are so much nicer than the post-war T-types, and a whole lot more valuable - with values and prices constantly increasing every year. What a great investment!
About this car:This car (J2332) is mentioned in Mike Hawke's books ("75 Years of the MG J2" and "How They Ran"), where this car had been used in 1933-44 in racing and sporting trials, and it still carries its original registration (license) number NJ 169. The car has had some successes in the 1933 London-Gloucester Trials (Bronze Medal), and in the 1933 Brighton-Beer Trial (1st Class Award). It also won a First Place in Vintage Class in the 2016 GOF in Salado, Tx. This car is registered (# 2915, see badge in photos) with theUK-based prewar MG "MMM Register." Car has a clear Texas title, and a copy of the originalInstruction Manualfor the MG (J-series), and lots of documents completely covering the UK restoration details (see last photo).
The paint work and mechanicals on this car are beautiful. This car was built near the beginning of the two year 1932-33 MG-J2 production. As a result, it has the original cycle-wing mudguards (called fenders on this side of "The Pond"), which in my opinion are especially nice because they make the car look very sporty and ready to race. I have never raced it (I am too old for that)!
Other features about this car that make it special are described by Barry Walker in his original ad:Fully restored chassis with original brake cables, and now with our soft-grab linings causing it to stop (quickly)! A completely rebuilt engine with a very strong, counter-balanced "Allen" crankshaft and matching rods, new block (taking the original engine number), new Baynton Jones cam, racing pistons,, J4 water jackets (for better cooling), J3 extractor exhaust manifold, 2-brush dynamo, and vertical drive double-oil seal conversion. This car has been completely rewired, and has an electronic (points-free) ignition system, a rebuilt system throughout with twin 'O' ring fuel tap and new pump, fully overhauled carburetors, and completely detailed under the bonnet. The lamps have been rebuilt, the screen and wiper system rebuilt, added stone guards, fitted the deluxe (extra instrument include oil pressure and temperature, and water temperature) along with speedometer/tachometer combo, and plinth-mounted racing Aero-screens. Proper 3-piece bonnet belt and cut-off switch added for safety. The car sports a close-ratio 4-speed gearbox, and with the heavy-duty crankshaft it is ready and safe to supercharge. Kits are available.
I have owned this car since late 2014, and it is thoroughly and properly "run in" since its restoration. I have fixed all the minor problems/oversights that typically occur with a freshly restored car. The car starts every time, runs very smoothly and is strong. The clutch and gear-box is a joy to use, and shifting this car's non-synchromesh gear box is very easy to master.
This MG J2 has an overhead-cam 4 cylinder engine, which was professionally rebuilt during the UK restoration. All numbers match 100%. The 1930's MG engines were built in 4 and 6 cylinder versions, and the larger-engine cars were for Magna and Magnette models, which today are far more expensive (typically 3 to 4 times) than the 4-cylinder cars. You can as much fun, if not more in this cars as in the very expensive 6-cylinder models. And, in my opinion, this 2-seat roadster car looks much nicer than the larger 4-seat cars.
If there are any questions, please feel free to contact me by email, phone (see last photo) or through Ebay.
Of course, the buyer is responsible for all shipping charges. However, the seller will assist in any non-financial way he can (e.g. making sure car is ready and prepared for shipment).
Finally, in order to help overseas buyers, I can rent a trailer and take the car to the Houston port (200 miles from here) for shipping. The buyer is responsible for my out-of-pocket expenses (trailer rental and fuel costs) and must make all the arrangements with shippers and notify me of where to deliver the vehicle. We can discuss this by phone (512-869-1160).