No mistaking the venue for this photograph, taken in 1933. The event was the Junior Car Club’s first meeting of the year at Brooklands (note the snow!), where some of the cars taking part are lined-up along the Start/Finish straight. At the head of the queue is a late 1932 Wolseley Hornet Special (PJ 6010). Running towards the Hornet is its driver N.E. Bracey who extensively and successfully campaigned this car throughout 1933 and 1934, taking part in the majority of the well known national trials during that period. From 1935 until 1938 Bracey switched allegiances, selling his Hornet and purchasing an M.G. (LATplate B9557 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 May 1930 Oxford registered MG M Type Midget (JO 1) is seen here taking part in the MCC’s Sporting Trial (“…around Buxton, Derbyshire”) on 25th October 1930. At the wheel is H.E. Symons who went on to gain a Silver award. The registration mark JO 1 currently adorns a 2015 Volkswagen.

Miss P.D. Goodban was a very active trialist during the opening years of the thirties decade. Her chosen mount was a 1931 Wolseley Hornet Arrow Special (JD 1953), a West Ham, London registered vehicle. She is seen here on 10th December 1932 “somewhere in the Cotswolds” at the start of an observed hill section. The event, the 1932 running of the MCC’s London-Gloucester Trial was heavily  oversubscribed.  Exactly 150 cars, motor cycles and three-wheelers took part, meaning that fifty others were disappointed and were to have their entry fees returned. This was yet another successful event for Miss Goodban, as she finished the day being awarded a Silver Cup.

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.

The image of the two Edinburgh policeman in their 1930 MG Midget patrol car (SC 9111) is well known and almost certainly provided the inspiration for this model police M Type, currently passing through eBay Unfortunately, the model is damaged, although the missing parts are included in the eBay sale. In the meantime the model M Type has acquired a Londonderry registration (UL 3250) despite being described as a Met Police vehicle. The eBay listing has a £50 start along with an £8-50 postage charge. (Edinburgh Police Car photoscan 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.

The Southport Sand Races was a very popular fixture on the motor sporting calendar throughout the twenties and thirties. It always attracted plenty of entries and the August 1932 running was no exception as is clearly evident via this short British Pathe clip. The still image above depicts a Stiles bodied MG F Type Magna special (WM 7730) negotiating a sharp bend on a circuit that just a few hours later may well have been underwater as the incoming tide engulfed the sands.

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.

Neil Harlam contacted the Network in an attempt to find his late father’s 1930 MG M Type Midget (VK 1552). The car, which was first registered in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the spring of 1930, is unfortunately not listed on the DVLA database and nothing further is known here.

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.

The 1933 RAC International Tourist Trophy Race at the Ards circuit in Northern Ireland is deservedly remembered for Tazio Nuvolari’s exciting victory in an MG Magnette. Just 24 cars started the 35 lap (478 mile) race and at the flag only half the field remained running. One of those cars was H.R. Attwood’s MG C Type Midget (27), although he was officially a non-classified finisher, completing 34 of the 35 laps at an average speed of 63.93 mph. Here Attwood is seen behind Whitcroft’s Riley (who was officially classified 8th) as they pass through a village where the hillside and front gardens perform the role of grandstands for the watching throng. (LATphotoscan courtesy of Motorsport Images) NB H.R. Attwood was the father of post-war sports car racing driver Richard (Dickie) Attwood.

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.

For TMC no.251 we have another image from the 1932 RAC International Tourist Trophy  Race which took place on 20th August 1932. Here Eddie Hall’s MG C Type Midget is seen running alongside Dundonald Station as passengers leave the train. Although a bad day for the MG Midgets (just two finishers from the nine cars that started the race), Hall went on to finish 3rd overall behind Whitcroft’s and Eyston’s Rileys. (LATplate B8910 – 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.

1932 London registered MG J2 Midget (YY 4) has featured here on at least three ocassions. J.W.F. Smith successfully took part in numerous events in this car between 1933 and 1937. Here he is seen in the Highlands of Scotland about to ascend a steep unmetalled military track while competing in the 1933 Scottish Six Day Trial (SSDT) with spectators present, even in this remote location. His efforts over the six days gained him a Silver Medal award. (LATplate C325 – 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.

Venue: Brooklands Date: 3rd March 1933 Event: JCC Brooklands Rally

Motor Sport magazine records that the weather for the JCC Rally was “…appalling, there being heavy snow in the morning which thawed into floods, and left a water splash at the foot of the Test Hill.” It’s then safe to assume that this photo was taken in the morning although the footprints and newly created tyre tracks on the banking indicate that the thaw is already underway. Here 1933 MG J2 Midget (OY 3988) along with 1932 Wolseley Hornet Special (GX 8792) attempt to circulate on The Member’s Banking, presumably to test the conditions which are clearly unsuitable for racing. Neither driver’s name is mentioned on the caption which appears on the reverse of this LATphotoscan. (Courtesy of Motorsport Images)