1932 MG F-Type Magna F2
- Engine
- 1,271cc SOHC inline-six with dual SU carburetors and Arnott supercharger, ~90 bhp
- Colour
- Saratoga Red
Chassis F0700 is a 1931-32 MG F-Type Magna, originally bodied by Jarvis of Wimbledon and used as that coachbuilder's demonstrator vehicle, as documented in a 1932 motoring magazine. In the 1960s the car was rebuilt to the desirable factory F2 roadster specification, including a period Arnott supercharger, and later underwent a comprehensive restoration using British-sourced components. It subsequently appeared at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance and is finished in Saratoga Red with a machine-turned dashboard and Brooklands racing screens.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$104,500
- 1960 →Unknown owner who rebuilt to F2 specificationpartial documentation
During this ownership the car was substantially rebuilt to F2 configuration, including fitting a period Arnott supercharger.
- Date unknownFactory deliveryJarvis of Wimbledonpartial documentation
Used as the coachbuilder's own demonstration vehicle; featured in a 1932 motoring magazine article.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownTom Metcalfpartial documentation
Ohio-based owner who held the car for approximately 18 years and undertook a full restoration using exclusively UK-sourced original components.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownClassic MG connoisseur consignorpartial documentation
Described as a knowledgeable MG collector; entered the car at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance during their stewardship.
Competition
- —Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
Car was displayed at this prestigious American concours event; no award result mentioned.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Modification
The original Jarvis-bodied touring car was comprehensively rebuilt to factory F2 roadster specification, including fitment of a period-correct Arnott supercharger.
Work carried out during the 1960s; specific workshop not identified.
- —Restoration
A thorough full restoration was undertaken, reportedly drawing exclusively on authentic parts sourced from the United Kingdom; the quality of the work remained evident with minimal subsequent wear.
Commissioned by Tom Metcalf during his roughly 18-year ownership; specific date within that period not stated.
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