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MG Made in Abingdon
Here, from the memories of many men and women, is an intimate account of what it was like to work in MG’s Abingdon factory.
From tea trolley to production line and from apprentice to manager, this book includes memorable events, romance, tragedy, humour, motorsport, and the lead up to factory closure.
MG was a home-grown concept that became an international success, bringing the small market town of Abingdon onto the global map. MG – Made in Abingdon recounts the inside story of the famous factory, recognising that the most important aspect of MG’s success was its team – the tea-boys and girls, the shop floor workers, the engineers and racers, the apprentices and management. From memories of the production line to recollections of racing incidents, the untold story of MG from the men and women who worked in the Abingdon factory is revealed for the first time in a book that is both nostalgic and historically important.
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MGCC ‘Pride of Longbridge’ Sticker
MG Car Club window sticker; available in green or white text with a transparent background.
Dimensions 230mm x 50mm.
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Abingdon Works Centre Grille Badge
Show your pride in the traditional home of MG and the MG Car Club centre that represents it with this Abingdon Works Centre grille badge.
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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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MG Benji
Our MG Car Club mascot.
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T REGISTER TECHNICAL HISTORY OF T TYPE ENGINES
This is the fifth edition of Roger Wilson’s original booklet first published by the MG Car Club T Register in 2012.
This edition has new sections giving fuller details of the developments to the MPJG engine, and a completely new section on Factory Replacement Engines.
Again it has also been thoroughly revised from the 2022 edition in the light of further ongoing research and the pages have increased again to 74.
The text is fully illustrated to help the reader find those elusive casting marks and engine number discs on their own T Types and Y Types to supplement the text on casting numbers and dates.
The booklet contains all that is currently known about changes during engine production and at what engine number and date of introduction, as well as technical information on the original camshafts and distributors. -
T Register Mike Sherrell’s TCs Forever!
An appreciation and reference book by Michael Sherrell.
This superlative book is a must have for anyone owning or contemplating buying a TC. -
Midget Register window sticker
Window sticker
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MG Wrapping Paper
Complete your gifts with this beautiful wrapping paper especially designed by Lorna Syson for the MG Car Club.
Price is per sheet 70cmx50cm
Other items with those lovely design are our stylish Bandanas, Biscuits and Teatowels
FSC certified and recyclable
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T Register DVD Rebuilding the TD & TF Gearbox (NTSC)
A two hour DVD featuring TD/TF Technical Specialist, Barrie Jones stripping and rebuilding the TD/TF Gearbox.
Please note, this DVD is in NTSC format and is compatible with DVD players in North America and Japan. For the UK, Europe and the rest of the world buy the PAL version (advertised separately). -
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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MGCC “Life’s too short not to…” sticker
Inside window sticker
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A life by the Poole
Alec Poole: A book with short stories, mainly about what you might call my varied, colourful and (hard to believe, I know) sometimes mischievous life in motor racing.
Unsuprisingly, in this age of political correctness, I had difficulty in finding a publisher either willing or brave enough to take on the task! However, thanks to help from my mates along the way, “A life by the Poole” has made it into print – hopefully for your enjoyment.
(Parts of the proceeds are going to Katharine House Hospice, Banbury, Oxon)
321 pages, all signed copies
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Vehicle Document Folder
MG Car Club vehicle document folder with tab dividers, for Registration docs, Miscellaneous, MOT Cert, Insurance docs, Service history, Photos, receipts, magazine articles, events and general. Comes with 2 plastic pockets.
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MG Wool baseball caps
Mens wool baseball cap with a curved suede peak, adjustable strap and brushed metal buckle. Free MG Lapel Pin
Sizing: Available in One Size 58cm with adjustable strap
Fabric: 40% Wool 60% Polyester
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TOP TRUMPS 3 FOR 2 OFFER
Specially commissioned by the MG Car Club, this unique take on the classic Top Trumps game contains thirty iconic MGs from the earliest days of the MG Car Company, all the way through to the MG6, 3 and GS. Comes with free bonus card of Old Number One
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MGCC 95th Anniversary window sticker
Time to change your MGCC Window sticker, into our Anniversary one to celebrate our 95th Birthday
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MGCC Looking Back
In mid-1954 Peter applied to Morris Motor for an apprenticeship at the Cowley works. He was told he would have to wait until the new intake in September. He would then be given an interview to judge if he was suitable. Meanwhile he received a telegram to say that the MG Plant at Abingdon were looking for suitable candidates to apply for role as the Design Office Apprentice. He applied and was accepted.
Building on his Knowledge, much based on first hand experiences and talking to those involved in racing and production, he was able to do a series of thirteen articles for Safety Fast on the history of MG at Oxford and Abingdon, now pieced together into this bookazine.
A must read for any MG enthusiast.
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MG’s Abingdon factory
Those were the days…MG’s Abingdon factory. The 160, many never seen before, pictures in this book chronicle every aspect of the factory from its opening amidst great euphoria in 1930 to its closing amidst great recriminations in 1980
Brian Moylan started working for MG in 1950 as a mechanic in the service/repair shop. In 1955 he was drafted in to the Racing Department. which was the centre for all BMC competition work. During his time there he was fortunate enough to work on several rally winning Minis including the 1967 Monte Carlo Rally winner. Just before the factory closed in 1980 Bryan was offered the position of manager of a small satellite Morris Garages outlet. Bryan has always been involved in the MG Car Club, serving on the committee of the local Centre in various capacities
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RENEWAL – European 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.
