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FAQ: 1933 MG K1/K3 Magnette Conversion at DFW Car & Toy Museum
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The DFW Car & Toy Museum's 1933 MG K1/K3 Magnette offers racing heritage at a fraction of the cost of a factory K3, providing collectors with a unique advantage.
This 1933 MG K1/K3 Magnette features a supercharged 1,086cc inline-six engine, ENV 75 four-speed pre-selector transmission, and was converted to K3 specification with chassis shortening and period-correct components.
The DFW Car & Toy Museum preserves automotive history by making rare racing cars accessible to the public with free admission, fostering appreciation for engineering heritage.
This British Racing Green MG Magnette raced extensively in Europe and replicates the car that achieved a stunning 1-2 class finish at the 1933 Mille Miglia.
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It's a 1933 MG K1 pillarless saloon that was converted to K3 racing specification, featuring a supercharged 1,086cc inline-six engine, shortened chassis, and racing components, now part of The Ron Sturgeon Collection at DFW Car & Toy Museum.
It pays tribute to MG's racing heritage, specifically the K3 model that achieved a 1-2 class finish at the 1933 Mille Miglia, while offering enthusiasts the experience of a factory K3 without the seven-figure price tag.
Renowned UK MG specialist Blanton Jones performed the conversion, which included shortening the chassis to the correct wheelbase, adding Andre Hartford dampers, Rudge Whitworth wire wheels, Blockley tires, Rotax headlamps, Brooklands-style windscreens, and the signature supercharged engine.
It features a supercharged 1,086cc inline-six engine with SU carburetor and six-branch exhaust, ENV 75 four-speed Wilson pre-selector transmission, 19-inch Rudge Whitworth knock-off wire wheels, and a cockpit with Bluemels Brooklands steering wheel and Jaeger tachometer.
Ron Sturgeon owns the museum and has been a dedicated car collector for over 30 years, building his automotive passion from repairing Volkswagens as a teenager to creating one of the largest auto salvage operations in the country.
The museum is located at 2550 McMillan Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76137 (at Meacham and I35w) in a 150,000 square foot facility with free parking and admission.
While it faithfully replicates the K3 racing specification, this car was originally built as a K1 pillarless saloon and converted decades later, making it more accessible to enthusiasts than the rare and expensive factory K3 models.
The supercharged K3 was MG's short-wheelbase racing variant that secured MG's place in racing history with a stunning 1-2 class finish at the 1933 Mille Miglia, making it one of MG's most successful racing cars.
The museum offers secure climate-controlled car storage and facilities for events including car club meetings and board meetings, in addition to its extensive collection of automobiles and toys.
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