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 photograph (C1055) was taken on 12th July 1933 on Queen’s Promenade, Douglas, I.O.M. It was on this date that the Mannin Beg motor race took place around the streets of the island’s capital. Among the 19 competitors taking part were a trio of supercharged M.G. ‘C’ Type Montlhery Midgets at least one of which can be seen in this atmospheric pre-race photograph. Also among the field that day was Billy Sullivan’s Morris Minor which started from the back of the grid. (Photo courtesy of Motorsport Images)