A Couple Of Real Beauties
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This first jewel is a 1933 MG ( Morris Garages ) model J2. It is one of approximately 2000 made during its production run. The J2 model is considered to be the first real sports car MG made. The following years saw the introduction of the ' P ' type MG and the iconic ' T ' series.
A typical J2 model could run about 80 mph....had an 850 cc engine. The car shown here was somewhat faster. That bulbous bodywork located right under the headlights houses a roots type supercharger. That rare feature no doubt gave this car some heightened performance.
Notice the engine bay on this car. It's the only car I've ever seen wherein the firewall is moved forward, away from the rest of the bodywork. Looking behind the firewall, you can see directly into the passenger area....very unusual. Later model MG's had a more traditional treatment in that area.
My oldest brother went off to college in a new 1952 MG TD. We had a ton of fun in that thing. Happily, my brother survived college.....sadly, the MG didn't.
This stunner is a 1932 Duesenberg model SJ. It is most unusual in that it was constructed from major elements that had seen previous applications....the frame came from a limousine model, the engine came out of a sedan. As with many of these cars, the bodywork was a custom design. An outfit named Weyann LaGrande provided this one. This car has received the distinguished Bill Mitchell Award for design excellence.
Aside from its many custom features, this is the only Duesenberg known to have no external exhaust system exiting from the engine bay.
The early morning sun, rising off the ocean and settling on a field of cars like this....damn, it doesn't get any better than this.
A typical J2 model could run about 80 mph....had an 850 cc engine. The car shown here was somewhat faster. That bulbous bodywork located right under the headlights houses a roots type supercharger. That rare feature no doubt gave this car some heightened performance.
Notice the engine bay on this car. It's the only car I've ever seen wherein the firewall is moved forward, away from the rest of the bodywork. Looking behind the firewall, you can see directly into the passenger area....very unusual. Later model MG's had a more traditional treatment in that area.
My oldest brother went off to college in a new 1952 MG TD. We had a ton of fun in that thing. Happily, my brother survived college.....sadly, the MG didn't.
This stunner is a 1932 Duesenberg model SJ. It is most unusual in that it was constructed from major elements that had seen previous applications....the frame came from a limousine model, the engine came out of a sedan. As with many of these cars, the bodywork was a custom design. An outfit named Weyann LaGrande provided this one. This car has received the distinguished Bill Mitchell Award for design excellence.
Aside from its many custom features, this is the only Duesenberg known to have no external exhaust system exiting from the engine bay.
The early morning sun, rising off the ocean and settling on a field of cars like this....damn, it doesn't get any better than this.
I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
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Amazing autos and back stories, and as always, captured well.
Thanks for posting pard 👍
"You don't take a photograph, you make it." ~Ansel Adams
Phil
Yo pard,
I know that you share my affinity for cars of this ilk. A great day is coming when we'll be sharing the experiences of such a fabulous show. You, Teresa, and 'Tater are off on your first real escapade in the new motor home. Enjoy yourselves, stay safe, and please treat us to some of your superb photography.
See you buddy,
Tom
I rather suspect, Phil, that these two cars offer a wildly different driving experience....one being bathed in a lap of luxury and the other providing for a much more visceral time behind the wheel. I'd leap at driving either one but, like you, I might prefer to give the MG a go.
Take care,
Tom
Thanks for the visit, Taz, and for your continued support. You, at one time, indicated that you might take a shot at shooting a few cars. I'd sure like to see you turn your pronounced skills in that direction every now and then. The more car shooters, the better.
Take care my friend,
Tom
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Thanks, guy. Take care of yourself.
Tom
It's easy, isn't it, John, to appreciate the style and character some of these grand old cars have. Those are two attributes that, regrettably, are absent in a lot of the stuff today.
Thanks for the comments.
Tom
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Hi Mary,
I guess you and John are thawed out by now. Don't fret, though. The snow will be back before you know it and things will return to normal for you guys.
Why did I know that the red " Duesy " would light your fire? It lights mine too. We could get most of our crowd in that thing....it's huge.
Take care....and fire up that camera of yours,
Tom
As usual these images are wonderful. Love Red automobiles! I bought a 1977 MG Midget (red) when I had my first of several "mid-life crises"
jack
Jack
(My real name is John but Jack'll do)
Very cool pictures! (but the stories make them!)
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Wouldn't you love to have another car with the character and fun that the Midget provided you?
As noted elsewhere, I'm thrilled to see you back. We'll all benefit from your input.
Tom
It's great to hear from you, Wally. Thanks for the visit.
I never caught the owner of this J2 sitting with his car. The owner of the black MG....shown in the background of the second shot....was very knowledgeable about these cars and said that the supercharger on the J2 was, in fact, a very rare option offered by the factory. It is certainly an interesting car.
Tom