SOLVED: WTH # 238 - 1935 MG NA Bellevue Special by Wilkie Wilkinson

[sixtee5cuda]

What name was given to this race car, what is it based upon, and who built it?

[sixtee5cuda]

Expert Time!

[nicanary]

It's known as the MG Bellevue Special.  It was built by Wilkie Wilkinson on an MG NA chassis originally for the 1935/36 racing seasons, and converted later to a single-seater using parts from an MG K-type (axles, brakes, wheels). 6 Amal carbs replaced by a supercharger.

[sixtee5cuda]

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[Carnut]

What's this, from when - for 1 point?:

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[Carnut]

Experts?

[Avalanche]

I thought I remembered seeing this go through some auction last year... 

1935 MG Magnette NA 1½-Litre Monoposto Racing Special

[Carnut]

I thought I remembered seeing this go through some auction last year... 

1935 MG Magnette NA 1½-Litre Monoposto Racing Special

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Well done.

[nicanary]

It's the Bellevue Special, built in 1937 on a 1935 chassis.

[Carnut]

It's the Bellevue Special, built in 1937 on a 1935 chassis.

Thanks.
In that case it's a re-post so have merged the puzzles..

[sixtee5cuda]

I thought it looked familiar...