Plucky Speed Chasers
In the 1930s, a whole host of racing drivers make the Magic Midget their car of choice. In 1931, the MG EX120, nicknames The Magic Midget, sets a land speed record by becoming the first 750cc car to exceed 100mph, logging a top speed of 103.13mph. The same year, Norman Black wins the Ulster Tourist Trophy race at Belfast where the Earl of March, who was in charge of the M.G. team at that time, congratulates him on victory.
Anecdotes from the archives
George Eyston independently took on speed records at Brooklands with his privately owned cars and sought MG as partner to break the 750cc record and exceed 100mph.