MG Enthusiast - November 2017

In this issue

M G’S DIESEL LEGACY Richard Colby looks back at MG’s short dalliance with diesel power, BTCC FINALE AND SV PARTY BTCC chapter closes, but SV owners celebrate 15 years of their supercars, NEW MGS AND AN OLD FIND A facelift for the MG6, five stars for the GS, & archeologists dig up a J2!

Diesel MGs- A Brief But Fruitful Combination

With diesel cars being this year’s automotive whipping boys and internal combustion engines in general being supposedly on borrowed time, it seems we are unlikely to see another MG getting its power from the black pump. In this special feature, Richard Colby looks behind diesel engine development at BL and its successor companies, and takes us right up to the diesel powered MG6, launched in 2012 and now likely to be the last car in MG’s relatively short dalliance with DERV. 

10+ mins

MG SV OC Celebrates

A total of 13 SVs, SV-Rs and SV-Ss gather at Shelsley Walsh for 15th birthday

1 min

That Was My TVR

I want to add a bit to the TVR story that you had in the August edition.

2 mins

Improving The Breed

Bruce Smith of Sportsparts in Australia shares his thoughts on the B-series lubrication system, and how oil supply can be improved.

4 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.