The Triple M series of MG’s all belong to a family of models that commenced with the 1929 MG Midget and continued through to the mid-thirties via a long string of four and six cylinder OHC engined cars that forged the marques identity.

Having seen Tazio Nuvolari win the 1933 Ards TT in a K3 Magnette it was the turn of Charlie Dodson in an N Magnette to win (by just 17 seconds) the 1934 event in 6 hours 14 minutes and 24 second at an average speed of 74.65 mph, the race finishing in a thunderstorm. MG NA 0522 then went on to receive a new body and become Aramis (JB 4750) of Three Musketeers fame and an illustrious rally and trialling career. (LAT Collection Photoscan courtesy of Motorsport Images first published in The Autocar 14-09-34)

The Triple M series of MG’s all belong to a family of models that commenced with the 1929 MG Midget and continued through to the mid-thirties via a long string of four and six cylinder OHC engined cars that forged the marques identity.

Througout the Thirties decade the MCC’s Sporting Trial was run each mid-October based upon the Derbyshire town of Buxton in the Peak District. One of the regular competitors was A. Harper who first took part in a Morris Minor in 1931 followed by three consequetive years (32-34) in his 1930 MG Midget (WH 2668). The two photos seen here were both taken on Litton Slack, a tough observed hill, in differing years. The image of the car wearing competition no. 102 was taken in 1933, with the second photo taken the following year. His four appearences yielded three awards, two Silvers in the MG and a Bronze in the Minor.

The Triple M series of MG’s all belong to a family of models that commenced with the 1929 MG Midget and continued through to the mid-thirties via a long string of four and six cylinder OHC engined cars that forged the marques identity.

This LAT Collection image was taken on 11th May 1935 at Donington Park, the photographer picking out Doreen Evans on the grid seated in one of the Bellevue Garage supercharged MG Q Types.  One of her competitors that day was to have been Barbara Skinner in the White Minor but she was listed as a non-starter. (Photograph courtesy of Motorsport Images)

The Triple M series of MG’s all belong to a family of models that commenced with the 1929 MG Midget and continued through to the mid-thirties via a long string of four and six cylinder OHC engined cars that forged the marques identity.

This superb photo, taken on Madeira Drive, Brighton of D. Bishop’s MG R Type was taken at a late thirties running of the town’s Speed Trials. If a viewer is aware of the year in question and the identity of the driver in the second MG please email info@prewarminor.com (This LAT Archive ‘Motor’ photograph appears here courtesy of Motorsport Images) NB (Tim Jackson responded to the appeal by writing the following: “In regards to the recent Triple M Corner No.354, I think the picture was taken at the BMC&LCC Western-Super-Mare Speed Trials on 8 October 1949. The R-type (RA0260) driven by D. Bishop (No.34), and behind is a J3 (J3751) driven by F.G.Lomax (No.31). This J3 was the subject of Triple M Corner No.35, shown in Scotland when new and still in standard form.) Thanks Tim. Ed.

The Triple M series of MG’s all belong to a family of models that commenced with the 1929 MG Midget and continued through to the mid-thirties via a long string of four and six cylinder OHC engined cars that forged the marques identity.

MG 703 is a 1930 MG Midget seen here taking part in the Royal Scottish Automobile Club’s 1936 Scottish Rally. It was entered by Lt. Comm. G.M.D. Maltby R.N. who was placed 24th (of 32 finishers) in Class 1, for cars up to 1300 CC. Maltby also picked up the “Old Car Prize” for cars built before 1933. The gruelling event took place over a five day period (1st – 5th June) on a mainly mountainous course. The car is a survivor and has been owned by forum member Ian Judd for 50 + years and who also competed in the car during the seventies.

The Triple M series of MG’s all belong to a family of models that commenced with the 1929 MG Midget and continued through to the mid-thirties via a long string of four and six cylinder OHC engined cars that forged the marques identity.

This 1930 MG Midget (DH 7834) was first registered in Walsall in the heart of England’s  Black Country around the middle of that year. From the luggage aboard the Midget, the driver looks as if he was about to set off on a solo expedition or long journey, with the passenger seat fully laden and what may be camping equipment stowed alongside the nearside of the car.

The Triple M series of MG’s all belong to a family of models that commenced with the 1929 MG Midget and continued through to the mid-thirties via a long string of four and six cylinder OHC engined cars that forged the marques identity.

Mr. Cecil Kimber’s Ideal Car (JB 3717)

Quote: “A standard M.G. Magnette touring chassis fitted with a supercharger and a special all-weather body (by Corsica). It has a maximum speed of 94 m.p.h. and yet is perfectly normal to drive slowly and in traffic without any trace of oiling up troubles, usually associated with a “blown” engine. This car has been put into commission for the personal use of Mr. Cecil Kimber, of the M.G. Car Company, for experimental reasons, with the idea of developing the supercharged car for everyday use.”: End Quote  Text – The Autocar 15^th June 1934 (Photographs from the LAT Collection courtesy of Motorsport Images) The car survives and is currently on a SORN although in a modified form. The car has featured here previously in Triple M Corner no.113.

The Triple M series of MG’s all belong to a family of models that commenced with the 1929 MG Midget and continued through to the mid-thirties via a long string of four and six cylinder OHC engined cars that forged the marques identity.

This is an unusual photograph of a 1932 MG M Type Midget (MG 23 – 2/M 3341) as it was taken in an MG dealership showroom in either the late fifties or early sixties. (the tail of a new MGA can be seen alongside)  A rubber stamp impression on the reverse of the photograph provides a small clue as to where the showroom might be located in that it details the address of a photographer in London W.C.2, so the showroom was probably situated in London itself or somewhere in the surrounding home counties.  A possible explanation as to why the M Type might be present and centre-stage could have been MG’s 30th birthday which fell in 1960. The car’s MG 23 registration now resides on the front and rear of a 2011 VW. (The M Type survives and now carries UK registration SVS 374. The current owner states that the car was displayed in the University Motors showroom at 77, Piccadilly, London W.1)

The Triple M series of MG’s all belong to a family of models that commenced with the 1929 MG Midget and continued through to the mid-thirties via a long string of four and six cylinder OHC engined cars that forged the marques identity.

This eBay image of a Cambridgeshire registered 1930 MG M Type Midget (VE 3686) was taken in 1962 at an old car rally in Waltham, Lincs. The car was owned at the time by A. Windley who lived 31 miles away in Mareham-le-Fen. According to the caption, the M Type had been fitted with a Morris Eight engine.

The Triple M series of MG’s all belong to a family of models that commenced with the 1929 MG Midget and continued through to the mid-thirties via a long string of four and six cylinder OHC engined cars that forged the marques identity.

This photo was taken shortly before the opening of the French Motor Show or ‘Salon‘ on the 4th October 1934. The venue was the Grand Palais, located in the heart of Paris on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées. The two MG Magnettes must have just arrived as they sit among other marques awaiting movement to their respective display stands. (LAT collection ‘Motor’ photo – Courtesy of Motorsport Images)