MG Magnette K3

Name/Title

MG Magnette K3

Entry/Object ID

2025.7.260

Scope and Content

The illustration depicts an MG Magnette K3, one of the most celebrated British racing cars of the early 1930s, shown in a clean side profile that emphasizes its long bonnet, cycle fenders, wire wheels, and the rear‑mounted spare typical of prewar sports‑racers. The K3’s purposeful stance—lightweight, supercharged, and built for events like the Mille Miglia and the Tourist Trophy—comes through in the drawing’s crisp lines and attention to proportion. Even without motion or background, the artwork captures the blend of elegance and competition engineering that made the K3 one of MG’s greatest achievements.

Collection

Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder Collection

Category

Posters, MG Cars

Acquisition

Accession

2025.7

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

1979

Dimensions

Height

29 cm

Width

36 cm

Location

Large Archival Folder

PCF - 02

Cabinet

Y17

Second Floor

Simeone Library

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good