Originally delivered new on 7/4/33 to Attwoods Garage, Staffs.

Much later in life this bewitching little MG J2 underwent a full bare-metal restoration, by Tom Metcalf of Safety Fast Restoration in Ohio, before being registered in 2010, in the US state of South Carolina.

It would subsequently go on to take a trophy at the renowned Amelia Island concours and it’s no wonder, as the net cost (indicated above) that restorative process came in at a whopping $120,000.

Today, in the flesh, the results of that work are still crystal clear, as this is one first-class example of the breed.

It’s presented in its original correct colour combination of a Black exterior with Brown leather trim – believed to be one of just 12 examples thus endowed from the factory.

Restoration work included: • A new Steve Gilbert body tub and wings, original bonnet and correct Rotax headlights • John Marks restored instruments • Interior trim (with deluxe dash) by Mike Collingburn • Complete engine rebuild with a...