MG Enthusiast - February 2020

In this issue

A COOL CUSTOMER
Beautiful 1933 Midget J2 with fascinating historical letters from MG.

MG's Twin-Cam engine

The Twin-Cam engine arrived in 1958 but was it a success?

3 mins

Eyes peeled

This month Roger looks at other drivers’ habits and ponders whether autonomous vehicle lighting helps or hinders road users?

4 mins

Dear Sir...

Paul Moran’s beautifully restored 1933 Midget J2 comes with some interesting documentation which illustrates just how the privileged new car owners of the 1930s dealt with the absence of a warranty.

6 mins

XPress power

MGs on Track regular, Dave Pearce, has a range of MGs at his disposal including this rather special XPower SV-R.

8 mins

Love and devotion

Bob Nason waited eight years to get the car of his dreams and, 19 years later, he’s still smitten with it...

8 mins

Gerry McGovern

When the MGF appeared, in 1995, it marked a return to the market for MG sports cars. MG Enthusiast caught up with the man responsible for the car’s styling.

3 mins

Sparking memories

MGE reader Peter Morrey recalls his very first MG, his family’s experiences of the then-new MGA and advice from a chap with a bit of MG insider knowledge.

6 mins

2019 HSRCA SPRING FESTIVAL

The 2019 Historic Sports and Racing Car Association Spring Festival was run during a brilliant spring weekend, between 28-29 September, in Goulburn (regional New South Wales).

1 min

Tidy-up time

Craig continues his quest to save the modified ZS 120 he told us about in December’s issue of MGE and takes advantage of a break in the weather to focus on its bodywork.

3 mins

CHEQUERED FLAG

THE ROADS LESS TRAVELLED... AND WHY THEY ARE WORTH SEEKING OUT

2 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.