MG Enthusiast - February 2018

In this issue

JOHN NIKAS What makes our MGs so special, and who made them that way? 30 NAYLOR TF1700 This is a story of real family ties, and in more ways than one 36 SUBSCRIPTION OFFER A great deal, a free gift, free delivery plus never miss another issue!

Crash Test Results For The ZS

MG ZS gets four stars in the Australian crash tests and three stars in Europe.

3 mins

MG's New Factory Opens In Thailand

MG’s New Factory Opens In Thailand

1 min

Family Ties

The theme at this year’s Classic Motor Show in November was Family Ties, and it is one that proved apt to Sam Dennis when discussing his grandfather’s Naylor TF.

7 mins

A Wise Investment

Stuart Money surprised his family when he decided to buy a classic car, but buying Meg the MGB has turned out to be an inspired move. This trip to Normandy is just the latest adventure Stuart and daughter Milly have shared in it.

7 mins

Rescued Rarity

James Scott (known to all his mates as Scotty) rescued this gorgeous Mk2 ZR160 when it was destined for the Longbridge scrap heap during a clearout of one of the factory buildings, but there was a little more to it than simply being in the right place at the right time.

10 mins

Chevrolet Corvette MGA

Sports car enthusiast Keith Raphael, who lives in sunny California, is the proud owner of an MGA-based hot rod that he built and perfected in his own back yard over a 30 year period. He tells Mike Taylor his intriguing story of finding, building and cruising in his MGA V8.

8 mins

Happy Anniversary MG Y-Type and MGC

As their anniversary year draws to a close – 70 years for the Y-Type and 50 years for the MGC – Ian Hobbs reflects on the models and introduces a wonderful example of each from Australia.

8 mins

Buying An MG3

With more and more MG3s now coming out of their warranty period and onto the market, Roger Parker looks at the model and buying one secondhand.

10+ mins

Finding A Home For Rover

We all know that the MG ZT was developed from the Rover 75, but that fact was of major importance to Graeme Campbell, who reads MG Enthusiast as a kind of honorary MG owner!

6 mins

New Home In Scotland For BGT

1973 MGB GT owned by Simon Goldsworthy owned since: 2017 mileage: 4200 (recorded).

8 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.