1952 Cooper-MG T21 Barchetta

This 1952 Cooper-MG T21 is one of approximately two dozen Cooper-MG chassis built between 1950 and 1953 and is said to have been purchased new as a rolling chassis by an employee of MG dealer University Motors in London, England. The car was assembled by its first owner using a 1,250cc MG XPAG inline-four, a four-speed gearbox, an ENV differential, and aluminum barchetta bodywork hand-formed by Gray & Rich Panelcraft of London. The car remained with its original owner for 21 years before being sold to its next steward, who campaigned it in hill climbs, rallying, and other events through the mid-1980s. It was then placed in storage until bei …