MG Enthusiast Magazine - March 2018

In this issue

GRAHAM ROBSON Graham recalls how much the BMC Comps Dept progressed in 36 years 28 ROGER PARKER Why the limitations of crash testing schemes don’t make them irrelevant 30 JOHN NIKAS Why it’s nothing new for the latest MG models to be shunned initially.

Defying The Downward Trend

Richard Colby reviews MG’s 2017 Q4 sales, and also their annual performance.

5 mins

Intelligence; Internet; Innovation

In 2017, MG’s parent company SAIC organised its fifth annual design competition, inviting entries from students throughout the world – with an active outreach for the first time seeking European entries.

3 mins

The Perfect Companion

Robert Lynex, Area Secretary of the 0701 Cornwall MG Owners Club, has enjoyed a variety of MGs over the years, but it is this 1968 MGC that has really stolen his heart.

8 mins

Lovatt's Loves

A roadster and a cruiser, both beautifully maintained and showered with love, this pairing represents all that was good about the MG-Rover era and shows what a fine legacy that short flowering left for MG enthusiasts.

7 mins

From Lotus Elan To MG VA

Are classic car restorers born or made? Roger Blaxall ponders this question as he meets a Lancashire man whose engineering background proved invaluable as he pieced together a rare 1937 MG VA, which finally hit the road again 80 years after it rolled off the Abingdon production lines.

7 mins

Thanks For The MG, Mammy!

Neil Thompson from Ireland received a very special 50th birthday present from his mum, one which reignited a passion that began as a child andhas since led to classic thrills and adventure at Spa and Le Mans.

10 mins

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MG Enthusiast Magazine Description:

A MG Enthusiast magazine subscription features the long-established make-specific publication dedicated to all MGs, covering all examples, from pre-war TFs, to the more familiar shapes, including the Midget and the ubiquitous MGB; and not forgetting the more contemporary mid-engined MGF. MG Enthusiast magazine features over 100 pages which are packed with popular articles aimed at MG aficionados the world over. Featuring the latest news from the scene, the very best cars, buying guides, road tests, show reports, exclusive archives, motorsport and practical advice, it’s the definitive read for fans of this popular British marque. Regular features of MG Enthusiast magazine include- The Peter Welch collection - A rare look at this stunning collection of MGs. Tribute to Phil Hill - The fastest man ever in an MG, this is our tribute to the American legend who passed away this month. The MG Magnette Story - Stunning new photography and the story of how one of MG's greatest sporting saloons emerged. Roger Parker and the MGOC technical team have been solving your problems in our Technical Helpdesk. Also in our Technical section: MGF/TF AIR DUCT KIT - A cheap and simple way of helping a hard-worked MGF or TF engine to keep its cool and the BUYERS GUIDE for the MGA.