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MGB – The Superlative MG
The MGB was a great British success story, a product largely conceived, designed and produced by a small team of dedicated people who genuinely cared about their work. Of course, the MGB came from a proud, successful sports car tradition, and the model it replaced – the revolutionary aerodynamic MGA – had been an unprecedented success – so the new car had big shoes to fill. Launching in 1962 and in production for eighteen years, the MGB became one of the most successful sports cars the world has ever known. This book describes how the MGB arose principally from the ideas of one man, MG’s Chief Engineer, Syd Enever, how it was designed and developed, how it survived and thrived, and how it became the classic car still highly regarded today. There have been many previous books about the MGB, and the related MGC and V8 variants, but MGB – The superlative MG reaches a new level of detail together seasoned with fresh insight. David Knowles has been researching and writing about the MGB for more than thirty years. Prepare to be surprised at some of the stories you will have never read before, and new twists on some you possibly thought you knew well.
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MG Century by David Knowles
Celebrate and explore 100 years of MG cars with this impressive volume featuring expert commentary, historical images, period ads, and contemporary photography.
For many car enthusiasts, MG is synonymous with “sports car.” It is often credited with igniting a passion for European cars in postwar America at a time when roads were otherwise filled with the lumbering output of Detroit. In MG’s native England, the company’s cars filled roles from family transport to competition driving.
MG, as we think of it today, began in the 1920s, but its roots go back even further with a young William Morris. Initially working in the booming bicycle trade, he eventually branched into motorcycle and car repair with the fledgling Morris Garage (hence, MG) in 1907. By the mid 1920s, the successful Morris Garages was in a position to begin manufacture of its own cars under the MG name.
MG grew significantly in the years before World War II, building and racing its classic Midgets and Magnettes. World War II provided challenging times for the company as it did for the UK and much of the world. In the postwar period, a focus on sales outside England, and particularly in the United States, both defined MG’s product line and ensured its success. Legendary cars followed, including MG TC, TD, and TF followed by thoroughly modern MGA, MGB, MGB GT, and Midget. Magnettes and the 1100 offered options for those wanting sedans and more practical cars.
MG ownership moved through a number of UK companies in the postwar period as well as ownership by BMW and today’s SAIC, a Chinese-based company through which it operates as MG Motor. Highlights along the way included the MGB GT V8, MG Metro Group B rally car, and MGF. Based on its latest state-of-the-art EV platform, MG will soon launch an all-new roadster coming full circle over its century in business.
Authored by marque expert David Knowles, The MG Century: 100 Years of Safety Fast! is a fitting celebration of one of the automotive world’s oldest and most beloved brands-and a must-have for every car enthusiast.
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The MG Story 1923-1980
The first MGs were a small number of cars sold with special bodywork by Morris Garages, but by the 1930s the MG had come to be recognised as the archetypical sporting car. The rapid development of the marque, and the cars’ domination in their class of competition entry lists, is down to the energy, enthusiasm and skills of a small number of key personalities. Here, as well as in-depth studies of all models produced, there are biographies of those most involved with MG development, record breaking and motor sport. This book sets out to recount, in the form of a series of articles, the story of the marque from 1923 until the Abingdon factory closed in 1980. At that time this small market town housed what was probably the world’s largest producer of sports cars. Many of the competition efforts by both factory-supported entries and private owners are covered in detail and help show why MGs became so well known. To illustrate the text there are both black-and-white archive photographs from the author’s collection and a great many modern colour pictures of restored cars. Period advertising material has also been included. The wide range of topics covered gives the reader a real insight into the evolution of the company and its cars, and into the unique character of MGs that is the reason why they remain so popular.
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NEW – International Single Digital Membership
A years membership of the MG Car Club.
Includes access to 11 online editions of the MG Car Club’s award-winning magazine, Safety Fast! viewable in the members area of the website.
Each MG Car Club membership lasts for 12 months from the date of joining.
Please refer to the product description below for more details on MG Car Club digital membership.
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RENEW – International Single Digital Membership
A years membership of the MG Car Club.
Includes access to 11 online editions of the MG Car Club’s award-winning magazine, Safety Fast! viewable in the members area of the website.
Each MG Car Club membership lasts for 12 months from the date of renewal.
Please refer to the product description below for more details on MG Car Club digital membership.
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RENEW – European Single Digital Membership
A years membership of the MG Car Club.
Includes access to 11 online editions of the MG Car Club’s award-winning magazine, Safety Fast! viewable in the members area of the website.
Each MG Car Club membership lasts for 12 months from the date of joining.
Please refer to the product description below for more details on MG Car Club digital membership.
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NEW – European Single Digital Membership
A years membership of the MG Car Club.
Includes access to 11 online editions of the MG Car Club’s award-winning magazine, Safety Fast! viewable in the members area of the website.
Each MG Car Club membership lasts for 12 months from the date of joining.
Please refer to the product description below for more details on MG Car Club digital membership.
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NEW – International Joint Digital Membership
A years membership of the MG Car Club.
Includes access to 11 online editions of the MG Car Club’s award-winning magazine, Safety Fast! viewable in the members area of the website.
Each MG Car Club membership lasts for 12 months from the date of joining.
Please refer to the product description below for more details on MG Car Club digital membership.
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RENEW – International Joint Digital Membership
A years membership of the MG Car Club.
Includes access to 11 online editions of the MG Car Club’s award-winning magazine, Safety Fast! viewable in the members area of the website.
Each MG Car Club membership lasts for 12 months from the date of renewal.
Please refer to the product description below for more details on MG Car Club digital membership.
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RENEW – European Joint Digital Membership
A years membership of the MG Car Club.
Includes access to 11 online editions of the MG Car Club’s award-winning magazine, Safety Fast! viewable in the members area of the website.
Each MG Car Club membership lasts for 12 months from the date of joining.
Please refer to the product description below for more details on MG Car Club digital membership.
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NEW – European Joint Digital Membership
A years membership of the MG Car Club.
Includes access to 11 online editions of the MG Car Club’s award-winning magazine, Safety Fast! viewable in the members area of the website.
Each MG Car Club membership lasts for 12 months from the date of joining.
Please refer to the product description below for more details on MG Car Club digital membership.
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MG Safety Fast Soft shell jacket Men
A MG Soft shell jacket with breathable, wind and water resistant membrane. Durable woven surface with melange coloured knitwear on inside.
Safety Fast! Embroidered on the sleeve
Available in M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
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SVW Register Car Badge
All SVW cars need a good badge to fit onto the original badge bar.
The SVW Register badge is in a new shape, with holes in the base to fit a standard badge bar clip, which is widely available.The badge is styled as a normal MG Car Club badge, but with “SVW Register” across it. It is in chrome on metal, with brown, cream and black enamel.
Available for MG Car Club members only-please supply your membership number with your order.
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NEW – Single Digital Membership
A years membership of the MG Car Club.
Includes access to 11 online editions of the MG Car Club’s award-winning magazine, Safety Fast! viewable in the members area of the website.
Each MG Car Club membership lasts for 12 months from the date of joining.
Pay via DD – save £5
Please refer to the product description below for more details on MG Car Club membership.
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RENEWAL – Digital Membership
Single Membership Renewal to the MG Car Club.
As well as eleven online issues of our award winning Safety Fast! magazine, and becoming a member of your local Centre and Register for your MG(s), MG Car Club membership can save you money on insurance, tickets, parts and much, much more.
Renew via DD – save £5
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NEW – Joint Digital Membership
A years membership of the MG Car Club.
Includes access to 11 online editions of the MG Car Club’s award-winning magazine, Safety Fast! viewable in the members area of the website.
Each MG Car Club membership lasts for 12 months from the date of joining.
Pay via DD – save £5
Please refer to the product description below for more details on MG Car Club membership.
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RENEWAL – Joint Digital Membership
Joint Digital Membership Renewal to the MG Car Club.
As well as eleven online issues of our award winning Safety Fast! magazine, and becoming a member of your local Centre and Register for your MG(s), MG Car Club membership can save you money on insurance, tickets, parts and much, much more.
Renew via DD – save £5
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NEW – Single Membership
12 month membership of the MG Car Club.
Includes 12 copies of the MG Car Club’s award-winning magazine, Safety Fast!
Each MGCC membership lasts for 12 months from the date of joining.
Pay via DD – save £5
Please refer to the product description below for more details on MG Car Club membership.
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RENEWAL – Single Membership
Single Membership Renewal to the MG Car Club.
As well as twelve issues of our award winning Safety Fast! magazine, and becoming a member of your local Centre and Register for your MG(s), MG Car Club membership can save you money on insurance, tickets, parts and much, much more.
Renew via DD – save £5
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NEW – Joint Membership
Joint 12 months membership of the MG Car Club.
Includes 12 copies of the MG Car Club’s award-winning magazine, Safety Fast!
Each MGCC membership lasts for 12 months from the date of joining.
Pay via DD – save £5
Please ensure you include your joint member’s name in the box below. Your name will be taken when you checkout and pay for the membership.
Please refer to the product description below for more details on MG Car Club membership.
