Product Description
Compiled by Peter Garnier from the archives of Autocar
Printed by Hamlyn
Excellent condition, hardback with sleeve
£10.00
MG Sports Cars Book Autocar Road Test Archives Six MK I M Type to MGB GT and all in between!
Published 1979
Compiled by Peter Garnier from the archives of Autocar
Printed by Hamlyn
Excellent condition, hardback with sleeve
This bookazine is aimed at owners and enthusiasts of MGs. MG remains one of the UK’s most highly regarded marques, with membership of Clubs in excess of 50,000 people. And as 2009 is the 85th anniversary of MG, this bookazine covers the complete history of MG, from Old Number One to the launch of the brand-new TF in 2009.
In the wake of the demise of the MG Midget and MGB, there seemed little prospect for the MG badge beyond being used as a kind of ‘GTi’ badge for various Austins and Rovers. However, thanks to the determination of a few people – and an enduring affection in public hearts – the tale has had a happier ending. This is the story of that journey – from desolation to rebirth, just like the phoenix from which the project that created the MGF took its name.
he MG marque has always been associated with beautifully designed and carefully manufactured cars that retain their popularity long after they cease to be produced. The MG range has languished over the past few years, with no new cars being made. It is therefore good news for all fans of the marque that a new model, the MGF, is now available. The MGF is the epitome of the MG marque, and follows the grand tradition of their now legendary design genius. This book tells the story of the car’s success, from the initial decision that a new model would be financially viable to the final driving impressions of the MGF. It gives a full technical analysis of the car, details the exacting test programme Rover put it through, and examines the initial designs that were rejected and why. It also looks at the PR and sales strategies employed to seduce the contemporary market. There is also coverage of the battle the manufacturers had to keep the MGF away from the prying lenses of photographers, which led to “body disguises” for its on-the-road testing. Ian Adcock is the author of “Porsche 959” (with Jurgen Lewandowski), “Lotus Carlton”, “Bentley Continental R”, “Rolls-Royce V8s – The Modern Era” and “Lotus Road Cars to Date”.
Compiled by R.M. Clarke – Distributed by Brooklands Excellent condition, 2nd hand book, soft cover