The DFW Car & Toy Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, has announced the addition of a 1933 MG K1/K3 Magnette Expanded Conversion to The Ron Sturgeon Collection. The vehicle, originally built as a K1 pillarless saloon, has been meticulously converted to K3 specification by renowned UK MG specialist Blanton Jones. It now features a supercharged straight-six engine, a shortened wheelbase, and period-correct racing components, embodying the spirit of the MG K3 that achieved a 1-2 class finish at the 1933 Mille Miglia.
Chassis K0359 left MG's Abingdon factory on December 7, 1933, finished in black with red interior. Decades later, the conversion included shortening the chassis to the correct 7'10 3/16" wheelbase, adding Andre Hartford duplex friction dampers, 19-inch Rudge Whitworth knock-off wire wheels, Blockley tires, Rotax headlamps, and Brooklands-style aero windscreens. The engine is fed by a single SU carburetor and features a six-branch exhaust manifold. Inside, the cabin boasts a Bluemels Brooklands sprung steering wheel, a full complement of gauges, and a six-inch Jaeger tachometer. The car is equipped with an ENV 75 four-speed Wilson pre-selector transmission.
"This K1/K3 Magnette is an extraordinary fusion of racing heritage, engineering craftsmanship, and pure driving exhilaration," said Ron Sturgeon, owner of the DFW Car & Toy Museum. "It's the kind of car that belongs in a concours, on the racetrack, and now—on display here in Fort Worth." The museum, located at 2550 McMillan Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76137, offers free admission and parking, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the museum's website at dfwcarandtoymuseum.com.
The MG K-series Magnette was launched in 1932 with a 1,086cc inline-six engine and advanced crossflow cylinder head. The supercharged K3 variant secured MG's place in racing history with its Mille Miglia performance. This conversion offers enthusiasts a chance to experience that heritage without the cost of an original factory K3. The DFW Car & Toy Museum, founded by Ron Sturgeon, also offers secure climate-controlled car storage and event facilities. More information about the museum's collection can be found at DFW Elite Toy Museum.
