A superb and rare photo of the MG racing car in the paddock at Brooklands.
The famous British MG
sports car factory was founded in 1924. Production of predominantly two-seater
sports cars was concentrated at a factory in Abingdon, some
The earliest model, the 1924 MG 14/28 consisted of a new
sporting body on a Morris Oxford chassis. This car model continued through
several versions following the updates to the Morris. The first car which can
be described as a new MG, rather than a modified Morris was the 18/80 of 1928
which had a purpose designed chassis and the first appearance of the
traditional vertical MG grille. A smaller car was launched in 1929 with the
first of a long line of Midgets starting with the M-Type based on a 1928 Morris
Minor chassis. MG established a name for itself in the early days of the sport
of international automobile racing. Beginning before and continuing after World
War II, MG produced a line of cars known as the T-Series Midgets which,
post-war, were exported worldwide, achieving better than expected success.
These included the MG TC, MG TD, and MG TF, all of which were based on the
pre-war MG TB, with various degrees of updating. MG departed from its earlier
line of Y-Type saloons and pre-war designs and released the MGA in 1955. The
MGB was released in 1962 to satisfy demand for a more modern and comfortable
sports car. In 1965 the fixed head coupé (FHC) followed: the MGB GT. With
continual updates, mostly to comply with increasingly stringent
The photograph that the winner of this auction will receive is a very nice and very rare non period photo that reflects a wonderful era of MG ‘s automotive history in a wonderful way. This is your rare chance to own this photo, therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 10" (ca. 20 x 28 cm). It makes it perfectly suitable for framing.
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No copyright expressed or implied. Sold as collectable item only. We are clearing out our archives that we have gathered from various sources.
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We have photographs that came from professional collections and/or were bought from the original photographer or press studio! They are all of professional and excellent quality.
After many decades of professionally collecting photographs and posters we are clearing out our archives. They make the perfect gift and are perfectly suited for framing. They will look gorgeous unframed and will be a true asset nicely framed with a border. They are a gorgeous and great asset in every home, workshop, workplace, restaurant, bar or club!
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