Safety Fast! October 2015

OCTOBER 2015 £3.50

Volume 59

Number 10

inside this month MGCC_SF_October15_Covers.indd 1

THE MARQUE OF FRIENDSHIP So you want to buy a new MG 43rd AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix It’s the ‘MGB’ GT European Event of the Year 2015 23/09/2015 17:39

21st Century Technology for the Classic Motorist Startmonkey 400 is a revolutionary new alternative to the heavy battery jump pack. Weighing in at only 1100g and measuring just 210x65x64mm, it will start the 12 volt battery of any 4x4, van, car, boat or motorcycle between 15 and 20 times without requiring a recharge. It will retain 75% of its charge for at least a year. The roadside model connects to your battery with conventional crocodile clips while the motorsport model is fitted with a standard Anderson plug. £199.95 incl UK delivery and VAT. Zircotec has appointed British Motor Heritage as distributor and technical support for their incredible heat management products. Significant reduction in under-bonnet temperatures is possible by coating an exhaust manifold with Zircotec ThermoHold Coating. A range of 14 different coloured ceramic coatings provide the ultimate in thermal barrier performance whilst they are also an attractive durable finish that is easy to maintain. Please call for more information and a quotation to coat your exhaust components.

The Motoring Classic’s Powermonkey Discovery measures only 46x13x114mm yet can recharge an iPhone twice, standard mobile phones 3-4 times, or give iPods / MP3 players up to an additional 120 hours playtime. Simply recharge the unit from your computer USB or a mains charger (not supplied). £45.00 incl UK delivery and VAT.

buy online at www.motoringclassics.co.uk or call 01993 707200

MGCC_SF_October15_Covers.indd 2

23/09/2015 17:39

MIDLAND

CLASSIC

R E S T O R AT I O N S

Servicing and MOTs, Restorations, Insurance Work, Full Trim Facilities, Full Race Preparation and Performance Modifications Offering a comprehensive range of services for all types of MGs and any classic motor car 5 minutes from Junction 6 of the M5 at Worcester

www.midlandclassicrestorations.co.uk

Call 01905 622166

Unit 4, Woodfield Business Units, Kidderminster Road, Ombersley, Droitwich, Worcs, WR9 0JH

CLASSIC MG INSURANCE WITH EXTRA SPARKLE getting your hands on this “littleFancy lot? Give Carole Nash a call, I’ve

EVEN MORE! NOW SAVE

SAVE

YOU COULD

41%

WITH A MULTI-CLASSIC CAR POLICY†

had all my classic cars insured with them for years, they’re great.

FUZZ TOWNSHEND

”

R.R.P £60

Call for a quote using Ref: AUTOGLYM to enter our FREE prize draw*

0800 093 8860

Classic | Camper Van | Specialist | Military | Performance

Visit us online at cherished.carolenash.com

Opening hours in the UK: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-5pm. *Terms and conditions apply - cherished.carolenash.com/terms-and-conditions.aspx †Based on an average customer, saving 41% when compared to buying three separate Carole Nash policies. Average customer = 57 year old male with full 10 years plus NCB, driving a 1965 MG B, 1973 MG B and 1972 MG Midget. Previous multi-classic car savings from 7.2.2014 until 11.5.2015 were 28%. Up to 41% savings available from 11.5.2015. Carole Nash Insurance Consultants Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, firm reference no. 307243. Carole Nash is a trading style of Carole Nash Insurance Consultants Ltd, registered in England and Wales no. 2600841.

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 3

OCTOBER 2015

3

23/09/2015 18:12

Sussex Classic MG Car Parts Huge range of MGB parts!

We stock MG Midget and MGB GT Roadster Parts and accessories including: bumpers, tuning, body, engine, seats, brakes, clutches, hardtops, windscreen, headlamps, mats, exhausts, chrome wheels, gearboxes, suspension, calipers and catalytic parts.

We sell online and from our premises at Partridge Green, and are always pleased to see visitors even if only for a chat about their cars.

Order your parts online or in store

Phone for our FREE exclusive parts catalogues OPENING TIMES: Mon - Fri: 8.30am – 5pm Sat: 9am – 12pm

Hutson.qxd:Layout 2

24/3/10

Sussex Classic Car Parts, Unit 28, Huffwood Trading Estate, 14:38 Page 1 Partridge Green, West Sussex, RH13 8AU +44 (0)1403 711551 www.sussexclassiccar.co.uk

THE HUTSON MOTOR CO. LTD. Parts & Panels for TA to TF

BUY DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER

We manufacture a complete range of top quality ash frames and components, complete panelled bodies, individual steel parts. Full restorations undertaken on all classic cars.

Comprehensive paint shop and trim facilities.

Ash frame skeleton bodies.

Individual ash frame components and steel panels.

• Dashboards • Quarter Panels • Door Frames • Hood Finishers

T-Series ash frame sections & body panels are hand built in our Bradford factory.

Fully assembled complete panelled bodies for TA to TF.

Fast and efficient mail order • Helpful counter assistance Free Price Lists available Please telephone for your copy PAWSON STREET • BRADFORD • WEST YORKSHIRE • BD4 8DF TEL: 01274 669052 • FAX: 01274 669685 • Email: hutsonmc@talk21.com

4

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 4

www.mgcc.co.uk

23/09/2015 18:12

Inside

this

issue

October 2015

16 So You Want to Buy a New MG The RV8 of Douglas Arthur, organiser of the Caledonian Centre Orkney Tour, is pictured outside the Castle of Mey in Caithness.

Photo: David Reid

Colin Grant looks at finance options available when purchasing a new MG

22 It’s the ‘MGB’ GT The first look at the MGB GT, reprinted from November 1965 Safety Fast!

34 43rd AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix Colin Murrell reports on the prestigious event held on the Nürburgring, Germany

36 BTCC 2015 Reports from the Knockhill and Rockingham rounds

60 MGCC Oulton Park 2015 Race Martin Price report on all the action from Oulton Park

Regulars 7

Editor’s Welcome A summary from Andy Knott

9

From the Chair Club Matters from Bill Silcock

10 News A tribute to Tom Boyce and Lord Montagu, Classics Central Auction and more

12 Kimber House News MG K3003 visits Kimber House

14 Products and Book Reviews The latest products in the world of MG

26 Event Reports Caledonian Centre Orkney Tour and the Yorkshire Centre Dales Run

56 Race Torque Ron Gammons looks forward to the season finale

58 MGs on Track The Year So Far… 2015

59 Luffield Championship Latest news from the MGCC Luffield Speed Championship

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 5

64 Events Calendar MGCC events taking place in October to December

66 Out and About Photos from MG events from around the world

68 Overseas News European Event of the Year 2015

70 Overseas Review Safety Fast! keeps tabs on the overseas action

72 Centre Updates News from the MGCC Regional Centres

82 Register Updates News from the MGCC Registers

90 Looking Back A selection of snippets from the MGCC archives

92 Classifieds Cars and Spares offered for sale

Newsletters 41 Vintage Newsletter “Yes – but does it make it go any better?”

Peter Jones regales tales of Morgan Marshall

47 Triple M Newsletter The Summer Gathering, Wiscombe Hillclimb and more

52 MG6.3.5 Newsletter Cars in the Park Lichfield 2015, BTCC round-up, Register Regalia and more

OCTOBER 2015

5

23/09/2015 18:12

Classic Car Specialists Specialists focusing focusing on on Servicing, Servicing, Restoration, Restoration, Modification Modification Classic Car and bespoke refinishing work for a wide range of classic car marques. and bespoke refinishing work to a wide range of classic MG’s In House Body shop and Paint Facilities

MG PARTS

• •Fixed Fixedprice priceservicing servicing • All restoration work •undertaken All restoration work

undertaken

MG Midget underbody restoration

MGC engine bay detailing

• Engine refurbishment lead-free •including Engine refurbishment conversions

including lead-free

conversions • Classic car sales including commission •sales Classic car sales including

• Insurance repair work commission sales approved • •UK UK&&Europe Europecollection and deliveryand service collection

delivery service

WE HAVE MG T-Series, MGA and MGB MOVED We stock parts TO for the: • Engine • Unit 9, • Braking System • • Exhaust System • Broadfi elds Farm, • Suspension • Dunmow Road, • Front & Rear Axle • • Interior • Rayne, • Body Panels • • Bright Work • Braintree, • Electrical • Essex.

CM77 6SA Call us 01279 877712

We stock a wide range of parts for the

CC12.11/MG5/pr

ON LINE SHOP COMING SOON S E RV I C I N G | R E S T O R A T I O N | R A C E P R E P | B O DY R E F I N I S H I N G Unit 2 to 6 Woodside, High Easter Road, Leaden Roding, Essex CM6 1QQ. Email: info@classicandsportscarsessex.co.uk Web: www.classicandsportscarsessex.co.uk

Tel: 01279 Tel: 01376 877712 569355

moss-europe.co.uk

keeping the great marques alive

PLEASE NOTE: ALL RIGHTS RESERVED THIS ARTWORK IS THE PROPERTY OF CLASSIC CARS FOR SALE MAGAZINE. NO PART OF THIS ARTWORK MAY BE REPRODUCED, STORED OR OTHERWISE USED BY ANY OTHER PUBLICATION UNLESS PRIOR PERMISSION IS GIVEN BY THE PUBLISHERS - © MS Publications (2001) Ltd.

Greater thanURGENT the sumPROOF of its parts Please checkcars, this proof carefully foronline, errors in style, content and layout.

Over 45,000 parts for classic British available on mobile and in branch Although every care is exercised in preparing your advert, we cannot hold ourselves responsible for any inaccuracies you may overlook.

SHOULD YOU REQUIRE ANY ALTERATIONS TO THIS PROOF PLEASE

LONDON

TELEPHONE BEFORE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ AND QUOTE ADVERT NO._ _ _ _ _

020 8867 2020

BRADFORD

BRISTOL

MANCHESTER

PARIS

01274 539 999

0117 923 2523

0161 480 6402

+33 (0) 1 30 80 20 30

SUBSCRIPTION OFFER Moss will pay your annual subscription to the MG Car Club (UK). If you are an MG owner and your purchases from Moss Europe over the 12 month period prior to your renewal date total over £550 (inc UK VAT), we will pay your membership subscription for the next 12 month period.

Telephone 01206

Custom-blended for Classics Dynolite Stockist: Moss Europe Ltd

6

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 6

Fax 01206 500180

websites moss-europe.co.uk / moss-europe.fr facebook facebook.com/mosseurope twitter twitter.com/mosseurope ebay stores.ebay.co.uk/moss-europe-ltd We reserve the right to charge for any alteration to this proof which Approved Trade member for British Motor Heritage, MG Car Club, TR Register & FBHVC. ©Moss Europe Ltd, E&OE 2015 is a departure from the original copy www.mgcc.co.uk

23/09/2015 18:12

WELCOME

The official publication of The MG Car Club Incorporating ‘The M.G. Magazine’, ‘The Sports Car’ and ‘Brooklands Track and Air’, Safety Fast!

Copyright MG Car Club 2015 Editor: Andy Knott 01235 849730 / 01235 555552 andyknott@mgcc.co.uk Deputy Editor: Colin Grant 01235 849733 colingrant@mgcc.co.uk Editorial Committee: William Ball, Dennis Wharf, Colin Grant, Victor Smith, Adam Sloman Regular Contributors: Alwyn Morgan

Andy Knott

Editor

PR and Communications: Lauran Gallacher 01235 849735, Chris Kynoch 01235 849731 Advertising: Hine Marketing 01452 730770 Published by: Hine Marketing, Hill Farm Studios, Wainlodes Lane, Bishops Norton Glos, GL2 9LN. Tel: 01452 730770 Printed by: Precision Colour Printing. Haldane, Halesfield 1, Telford, Shropshire TF7 4QQ Tel: 01952 585585 President: John Day Vice Presidents: Ron Gammons, Don Hayter, Peter Best.

Chairman: Bill Silcock Vice Chairman: Ian Quarrington.

Treasurer: Richard Colston Directors: Dave Saunders, Paul Plummer, William Ball, Peter Skipper, George Wilder, Richard Martin.

Company Secretary: Colin Grant Staff Members: Julian White (General Manager 01235 849732), John Hutchison (Competitions Secretary 01235 849738), Andy Knott (01235 849730), Liz Allsworth (Membership Secretary 01235 849734), John Inness (Exhibitions 01235 849737), Colin Grant (01235 849733), Lauran Gallacher (01235 849735), Adam Sloman (Assistant General Manager 01235 849732), Gerry McGreevy (Finance Officer 01235 849736) and Chris Kynoch (01235 849731) Honorary Members: Michael Allison, Ron Gammons, Peter Best, Don Hayter, John Quenby, Sir Stirling Moss, Paddy Hopkirk, Norman Ewing, Rob Oldaker, Steve Hanegan, Gerry McGovern, June Wallis, Ann Hawke, John Dutton, John Day. Company limited by guarantee The Club, as a corporate body established as the MG Car Club Limited, is a company limited by guarantee. Every member of the Club undertakes to contribute to the assets of the Club in the event of its being wound up while he is a member, or within one year after he ceases to be a member, for payment of the debts and liabilities of the Club contracted before he ceases to be a member, and the costs, charges and expenses of winding up, and for the adjustment of the rights of the contributors among themselves, such amount as may be required, not exceeding one pound.

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information at the time of going to press, neither The Publisher (herein referred to as Hine Marketing), the Editor, nor the MG Car Club can accept any responsibility or loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as a result of any material in the publication. The opinions of authors are their own and Hine Marketing, the Editor and the MG Car Club are not bound to agree with opinions expressed herein.

Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.

Safety Fast! and The MG Car Club badge are protected through trademark registration in the UK and in the foreign countries where Safety Fast! circulates. Readers are warned that if they attempt any mechanical or other modifications or methods referred to herein, they do so at their own risk and no liability will attach to the MG Car Club, the Editor nor Hine Marketing. Neither shall the MG Car Club, the Editor nor Hine Marketing have any responsibility for the accuracy of the content of the editorial, neither the content of any advertisement published in Safety Fast!

It should be noted that neither Hine Marketing, the Editor, nor the MG Car Club make any recommendation in respect of any goods and/or services advertised or featured in this issue. It is the responsibility of readers to satisfy themselves that the goods or services offered or referred to are bona fide and in no instance shall Hine Marketing, the Editor or the MG Car Club be held responsible for the quality or suitability of any such items.

The MG Car Club, Kimber House, PO Box 251, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1FF Tel: 01235 555552 Fax: 01235 533755 E-mail: mgcc@mgcc.co.uk www.mgcc.co.uk

This month marks the 50th Anniversary of the launch of the ever popular MGB GT at the London Motorshow, held at Earls Court in October 1965.

To celebrate this momentous Anniversary we’ve republished an article from the November 1965 issue of Safety Fast! that reviews the MGB GT. It’s incredible to think that this car was to stay in production, in various guises, until the closure of the Abingdon factory in 1980, with over 125,000 GTs being sold around the word. The MGB Register held an event at Shelsley Walsh in August to celebrate the GT’s anniversary, which was well attended. Mentioning the MGB Register, they’ve got a couple of events lined up that all are welcome to attend. The first is the MGB Register Lecture on October 15 in Abingdon which will feature the story of SS Great Britain, the iconic ship designed by the innovative Isambard Brunel in 1843. The second event is the 2015 MGB Maintenance and Rolling Road Weekend, held on October 31– November 1. Having attended several of the MGB Maintenance days I can really recommend them. Full details are available on the MGB Register website, www.mgb-register.org/ Following on from the MG Dealer Profile, on the MG Sales Centre, published in last month’s issue: in this month’s magazine Colin Grant looks at the various options available when purchasing a new MG3 or MG6 and lists all of the current MG dealers in the UK. As we start heading towards the darker, wetter, colder months, published on page 16 are a few of the products available from the MGCC Shop to help make car storage a little easier and safer; such as breathable indoor and outdoor covers and battery conditioners.

The beauty of a product like the battery conditioner is that you can connect it up as soon as you finish using the car and leave it connected permanently without worrying about it overcharging the battery, and the car is always ready to use if we get a nice day! There are a lot more hints and tips for storing your car published in the members’ technical area on the MGCC website www.mgcc.com I’m pleased to say that we’ve been given a provisional date for MGLive! 2016. Due to a rescheduled Formula 1 calendar, the date for MGLive! has moved forward to June 4–5. We hope to bring you more news next month on MGLive!.

Until next month, drive safely

@mgcarclub

If visiting The MG Car Club using Sat Nav please use OX14 1AS

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 7

7

23/09/2015 18:12

JUST R IGHT AUTOS Oxfordshire’s MGF/TF Specialists We are now proud to announce that we are Xpart dealers and can supply PARTS to Trade or Retail % 5 2

s T O M off

We have a fully equipped workshop with our own MOT bay.

Over 15 years experience on MGF/MGTF. We can carry out all repairs , anything from an oil change to a full rebuild We are also approved hood and screen fitters for MG Mania

Call today on 01993 778060 e: info@justrightautos.co.uk www.justrightautos.co.uk

Unit 6, & 7 154 Newland, Witney Oxfordshire OX28 3JH 10% DISCOUNT FOR ALL EMERGENCY SERVICES, ARMED FORCES AND NHS WORKERS MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 8

23/09/2015 18:13

FROM

THE CHAIR

Bill Silcock

Club Matters from

In August your Board of Directors recommended the release of funds from the Club’s accounts in order to start work on the construction of an extension to Kimber House to store the Club’s ever-growing accumulation of archive material. We have since discussed this release with the voting members of the MGCC Council, and now have Council’s unanimous support for the project.

Club Director Dave Saunders has been driving the project forward and our stalwart member, architect Maurice Standish, has prepared all the drawings and specifications – as he did for the John Thornley Suite.

With Council’s previous agreement we have already applied for and gained Planning and Building Control permission, taken a structural engineer’s advice and had a survey of the Kimber House drains carried out.

When we embarked on this project two years ago we anticipated that we would be able to obtain funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, but on further investigation the Board discovered that there would be

access conditions for the general public that were unacceptable to the Club. However, as you know, last summer two unexpected events took place. These were the winding up of the Douglas Mickel Trust and the sale of the Club’s Cornwall property following the death of our lifetime tenant. They resulted in a significant capital sum being unexpectedly available to the Club, and the Board then decided to ask Council for permission to use the majority of this windfall to build the Archive extension to Kimber House.

That’s the story so far, now the future.

After a normal tendering process we have engaged a contractor, who advises that work could start in the first week of October this year and be completed by mid-January 2016. This would result in a complete building with all services installed ready for floor coverings and fitting out with proper archive storage. We will continue to plan the final fitting out as the project moves forward, and of course keep you all updated with progress.

With the full support of June Wallis it has been decided to dedicate the new wing of Kimber House to our late President, Bill Wallis, and there will be a small ceremony in early October to mark the start of work.

You will have seen in last month’s Safety Fast! that our Council meeting and AGM will take place on October 24. If you would like to come along to Abingdon to see how Council works I always have a few guest places for Club members to attend as observers.

Please let Colin Grant at the Club office know if you would like an invitation. Of course as a Club member you are encouraged to attend the Club’s AGM. We have been offered provisional dates by Silverstone for MGLive! 2016. The provisional dates for 2016 are June 4-5, and the welcome news for many members is that MGLive! 2016 will not clash with the European Event of the Year as we feared.

These dates of course will not finally be confirmed until the F1 and other calendars are finalised.

“I knew it was a mistake getting an ex-Drill Sergeant to run the Natter!”

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 9

OCTOBER 2015

9

23/09/2015 18:13

NEWS NEWSLETTER

Classics Central Auction Sunday September 6 saw 52 lots descend on the Bedford Autodrome for public sale at Classics Central’s debut auction, with 30 of them finding new homes by the end of the day for an opening sales result of 58%.

There were plenty of bargains to be found for the project cars on offer, including a 1997 MGF that sold for £110 including buyers premium and a 2002 MG TF that sold for £880. The free hard-standing parking and indoor venue were big hits with the buying public and with 15 lots already consigned for November it is sure to be just as exciting. www.classicscentral.co.uk/ Lord Montagu – Motor Museum Founder Dies At 88

Lord Montagu, the Founder of Beaulieu Motor Museum, passed away on August 31 at the age of 88.

Edward Douglas-Scott-Montagu, Lord Montagu of Beaulieu had been heavily involved in the motor industry from a young age, becoming a veteran on vintage cars and often competing in the London to Brighton Run. A spokeswoman for Beaulieu Estate said Edward, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, died “peacefully” after a short illness.

In 1952 he opened his family home, Palace House to the public – forming the National Motor Museum.

As well as this, Lord Montagu also played a great role in the preservation of the nation’s historic houses, and was also pivotal in the end of legal discrimination against homosexuals.

The MG Car Club has always upheld a strong relationship with Beaulieu Motor Museum, and we were saddened to hear the news of Lord Beaulieu’s passing.

10

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 10

A tribute to Tom Boyce I had the great good fortune to meet Tom Boyce for the first time in February 2014, as part of my research for a book about the 1968 London Sydney Marathon, in which Tom competed. For a number of years, I had been trying to trace Tom, with a view to interviewing him about his adventures with his cocompetitor, Jean Denton in their meticulously prepared MGB during the 10,000-mile marathon from London’s Crystal Palace to the Warwick Farm Raceway in Sydney, Australia.

Finally, in early 2014, with the help of another Marathon competitor, Peter Lumsden, and then Tom’s stepdaughter, Emma Lange, I had the opportunity to travel to Guildford, where Tom was residing in a nursing home. It was the first of a number of meetings we had, and I was thrilled, not only to meet another competitor from the 1968 Marathon, but also a genuinely lovely, reflective, fiercely intelligent and very friendly man. Physically, Tom was very frail and not a little frustrated by the physical restrictions he had to live with, but mentally, he was as sharp as a tack, and was very happy to explain how he not only took his place among the 250-plus competitors who lined up in London in November 1968, but also how he came to take a carefully specified MGB from Abingdon, and re-engineer it into a machine capable of withstanding the rigours of a 7,000 mile slog from London to Bombay, and then across the 3,000-plus miles of the Australian outback. Tom was already an MG enthusiast, having shipped his prized MGA from his native Canada to England in 1961, where he had enrolled to undertake his PHD in combustion kinetics and pollution control engineering at Imperial College – he had already achieved a Masters at the University of Toronto, with a thesis in plasma-physics. As I said, a fiercely intelligent and clever man, although, as he observed, “I never thought of myself as an academic, it just happened.”

At Imperial College, Tom met Tony Denton, who was also studying engineering, and through regular conversations, Tom learnt that Tony’s wife Jean was beginning to compete in circuit racing, first in a Mini and then, under Tom’s guidance, in an MGB. Jean went on to twice become British Women Racing Drivers’ Champion, taking full advantage of Tom’s brilliant skills in engineering and improved performance of her MGB. In the mid-sixties, Jean was a PR professional, and when she and Tony read about the 1968 London Sydney Marathon, they wasted no time in entering. Tom, of course, would be the perfect partner. Tom set about specifying heavy duty, front coil springs and rear leaves, supplementing the MGB’s suspension with BMC’s hydrolastic system, raising the ride height, fitting dual fuel tanks, and even specifying a special, reclining passenger seat to maximise the ability to sleep while on the move. All this Tom achieved while still ensuring that the MG’s handing was virtually neutral to any change in weight! Despite the challenges of a rogue electrical system, Jean’s ever-present car-sickness when she was in the navigating seat, and a nasty encounter with a disguised crater in the Australian Outback, which had the Western Australian chapter of the MG Car Club riding to the rescue, Tom and Jean made it to Sydney in 42nd place out of 54 finishers.

In 1974, Tom again leant his expert engineering skills to motor racing, this time with the ill-fated Chris Amon Racing Team, developing Amon’s Formula 1 racing car by working on its aerodynamics and designing an efficient airbox to fit over the car’s 3.0-litre Cosworth engine.

Despite these extraordinary achievements in the field of motor racing, not to mention his hugely successful career in general, Tom remained a modest, unassuming man, who happily allowed Jean to take the spotlight during the unprecedented international media coverage of the 1968 London to Sydney Marathon. However, I think he was quietly thrilled that, towards the end of his life, as a result of my research, his story would finally be placed front and centre. Recalling the Marathon, he said “Quite frankly, they wouldn’t have got there without me, simple as that. I was hardly just the mechanic, chum!”

He was, of course, absolutely right.

Tom Boyce passed away in the early hours of August 26 2015. He was 84 years old.

Robert Connor

www.mgcc.co.uk

23/09/2015 18:13

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 11

23/09/2015 18:13

NEWS NEWSLETTER

Social News Media Kimber House

1

Round Up

Firstly, we’d like to give a very warm welcome to Gerry McGreevy, the club’s new Finance Officer who has joined after the departure of Kim O’Shea last month.

Gerry, born and raised in Reading, has joined us from the health industry having previously worked in IT and Horse Racing.

Having not worked in the car trade before, we can inform all of our members that we are working very hard to ensure Gerry will be as fanatical about MGs as we all are in no time at all.

Visitors have been coming from all over the world in September, including Canadians, Australians and Italians who have all embraced the MG spirit in Abingdon – looking up chassis records for their pre war cars, and admiring the vast amount of memorabilia we have on show.

We also had a very special car on display in the John Thornley Suite for a few days in the middle of the month: the K3 (003) Magnette that was part of the winning MG team on the 1933 Mille Miglia. People marvelled at the car, which attended the Goodwood Revival weekend; we were privileged to showcase the car at Kimber House.

After the entire Kimber House staff had finished gazing in astonishment at the stunning K3, it was subject to a photoshoot, and video – both of which are available to view on our website and Facebook page.

The car has been inspiration for an idea of Smeg UK – who have recently moved round the corner from us in Abingdon. They have decided to honour the 1933 MG K3 by making 33 limited edition fridges in the famous green of K3003, that will also include various details of the car that make it so special.

Peter Briggs, the owner of the K3, went to Smeg’s offices along with the club President John Day, who presented their manager with an MG Car Club plaque to commemorate the occasion.

Ca

20

G Before unveiling the K3 Mille Miglia we had at Kimber House, we uploaded a few teaser pictures on Facebook that had all of our members taking guesses at what it was – with some knowing what it was from just the front badge and fuel cap, which just shows the incredible knowledge of MG enthusiasts.

We used Periscope for the first time during September, which for those of you that don’t know is a video streaming application for smartphones that broadcasts live footage from the phone’s camera, to anybody who wants to tune in across the world.

The two events we used this at were the MGCC Oulton Park race meeting and the MGs on Track day at Castle Combe. All videos were well received, from not only MG fans but by people who had nothing to do with the marque – hence why we love it so much. Keep an eye out for the next live stream by downloading the app and following ‘MG Car Club’, or look out for links posted on our Twitter page.

A short video of Kimber House presented by Adam Sloman proved popular, and if you haven’t seen it yet, then have a look on the website. Alongside that is an interview with BTCC driver Jack Goff, who talks about his time in the Trophy Championship at the Car Club as well as his current MG6 racing.

The second most popular post on Facebook after the K3 Mille Miglia was an old factory shot we used as a Flashback Friday, amassing 241 likes. Instagram has been filled with a wide variety of pictures, ranging from an MG watch, a red MGA, and our kitchen – which like all of Kimber House, is packed with everything MG. And finally, we wished legendary F1 driver James Hunt’s son Freddie all the best, as he completed a successful weekend at the Brighton Speed Trials in an MG Midget for Tart Racing.

May

So

1

13

Th

F: www.facebook.com/MGCarClub T: @MGCarClub I: @MGCarClub

1 12

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 12

www.mgcc.co.uk

23/09/2015 18:13

F

SCCT S

Lake Garda &

the Stelvio Pass

MORE EXCITING TOURS

COTSWOLDS, CHEDDAR & BATH

June & October 2015/16

DARLING BUDS OF MAY TOUR

1st to 4th July 2016

4 Days, 3 Nights

From £159.00 Per Person

3 Days, 2 Nights or 4 days, 3 Nights

From £159.00

Valkenburg Xmas Market

COLDITZ, DAMBUSTERS & GREAT ESCAPE 10 Days, 9 Nights

10 Days From £799.00 Per Person June, July & Sept Departures 2015/16

Canadian Rockies

& Optional Alaska Cruise

Dates and Prices to be confirmed

DUTCH WINDMILLS & WATERWAYS 4 Days, 3 Nights

ROME, SORRENTO & AMALFI 4 Days, 3 Nights

From £279.00 Per Person

2016 LAON HISTORIQUE

13th to 16th May 2016

From £139.00 - £329.00 Per Person

8 Days, 7 Nights

Guernsey & Jersey

South of France & Millau Bridge

6 Days, 5 Nights

ENCHANTING BLACK FOREST

Italian Riviera

From £599.00 Per Person

WW1 100th ANNIVERSARY TOURS

May & Oct 2015/16

From £239.00 Per Person

June & September 2015/16 From £229.00 Per Person

CLASSIC CHAMPAGNE TOUR

May & Sept 2015/16

4 Days, 3 Nights

2 or 3 Nights

11 Days, 10 Nights

THE ISLE OF MAN

Camping & Hotels - 7th to 11th July 2016

HONFLEUR & the LOIRE VALLEY

April to September 2015/16 From £149.00 Per Person

15th to 24th July 2016

From £1599.00 Per Person

June, July & Sept 2015/16 From £359.00 Per Person

WONDERS OF TUSCANY

June & September 2015/16

LAKE COMO & STELVIO PASS

June & September 2015/16

10 Days, 9 Nights

5 Days From £199.00 Per Person

From £299.00 Per Person

SCOTTISH ISLANDS & HIGHLANDS

14 Days, 13 Nights

Friday 16th to Tuesday 27th Sept 2016

June & September 2015/16

4 Days, 3 Nights

THE BELGIAN DELIGHTS

LE MANS CLASSIC 2016

September 2015/16

From £489.00 Per Person

8 Days, 7 Nights

Friday 4th to Monday 7th December

From £399.00 Per Person

ANGOULEME ‘CIRCUIT DES REMPARTS’

5 Days, 4 Nights

12 Days From £999.00 Per Person

From £699.00 Per Person

4 Days From £299.00 Per Person

June, July & Sept 2015/16

5 Days, 4 Nights

4 Days, 3 Nights

May, June & September Deparures 2015/16

June, July & Sept 2015/16

IRELAND’S CAUSEWAY COAST

LAKE DISTRICT

8 Days, 7 Nights From £699.00

From £1299.00 Per Person

D-DAY LANDINGS & ATLANTIC WALL Sept 2015 & May/Sept 2016

THE WILD ATLANTIC WAY

Mondy 6th to Saturday 25th June 2016

June & Sept 2015/16

14 Days, 13 Nights

4 Days, 3 Nights

20 Days From £3995.00 Per Person

April & Sept 2015/16

From £289.00 Per Person

7 Days, 6 Nights From £599.00 May & September Departures 2016

From £1199.00 Per Person

From £849.00 Per Person

JOIN US FOR THE ‘DRIVE OF A LIFETIME’ & THE MIDNIGHT SUN

22 Days, 21 Nights From £2395.00

17 September to 8th October 2016

& Cinque Terre

13 Days From £1099.00 Per Person

Thurs 26th May to Tuesday 7th June 2016

Monaco Historique

Grand Prix

10 Days From £799.00 Per Person Tues 10th May to Wed 18th May 2016

Choose from an 18 Day or a 23 Day Tour departing on 23rd or 27th June 2016 including Choice of Ferry Crossings from UK to Holland Good Quality Accomodation throughout Breakfast & Dinners as stated plus much more

3rd to 7th June 2016 Incl: Irish Ferry Crossing Hotel, Meals and Entry

From £479.00

FOR DETAILS OR TO BOOK YOUR PLACES  01732 879153 OR SEE OUR WEBSITE - WWW.SCENICCARTOURS.COM

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 13 SCCT September 2016 MG Ad.indd 1

23/09/2015 18:13 26/08/2015 18:20:57

PRODUCTS

PRODUCTS

The newly published 2014 Triple-M Register Yearbook!

The Triple-M Register of the MG Car Club is home to the ohc-engined MG cars – Midgets, Magnas and Magnettes – built in the marque’s halcyon years of 1929 to 1936.

The Register’s eagerly awaited 2014 Yearbook, published in June 2015, continues the tradition of providing readers with historic, technical and other information which will appeal not only to the owners of these splendid cars, but also to the wider vintage motoring fraternity and MG enthusiasts generally.

Triple-M cars are increasingly active in competition and at least half of the 80 pages of this full colour glossy A4 publication are given over to an account of their exploits during 2014.

As usual, the Yearbook also includes a number of articles offering insights into significant, but perhaps lesser known parts of the Triple-M story.

•

•

•

•

•

There is a fascinating 12 page contribution by Peter Ross detailing how the Collier Brothers introduced America to MGs from 1933 through racing and hill climbing exploits – starting with a J2 and progressing through much of the Triple-M gamut; Geoff Godwin gives an insight into the discovery and revival of his beautiful streamlined Williams and Pritchard special-bodied N-type; Wiard Krook has contributed an item of significance: a previously unpublished chronicle of 1945/46 correspondence between ‘Goldie’ Gardner and Dutchman Hans Hugenholtz. This concerned plans for EX135, equipped with an all-enveloping Reid Railton streamlined body, to make recordbreaking attempts on roads in newly-liberated Europe and their eventual outcome; Register President Mike Allison provides a detailed account of MG production in the early days, including an analysis of the sourcing and development of the major components as well as production and financial statistics; Triple-M guru and racer Barry Foster offers a welcome technical insight into the complexities of engine and radiator mounting across the model range.

There is something for everyone in this varied and entertaining publication, a limited number of which have been printed, so now is the ideal time to add it to your bookshelf.

Price: RRP £12 + P&P from The Triple-M Register’s online Library Shop at www.triple-mshop.org or contact info@triple-mshop.org for details.

Edited by Cathelijne Spoelstra info@mgworkshop.nl Design by Louis T. Koehorst ted@happyted.co.uk

14

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 14

New From NTG NTG are offering the following products for the Y-Type and TF models.

Y-Type Door striker plate priced at £42, Boot striker with screws & tapping plate £59.88. TF Grab handle RHD or LHD £54. All prices include VAT. For more information contact NTG Motor Services Limited, 282-4 Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 4AY. Phone: +44 (0)1473 406032, Email: info@mgbits.com, Website: www.mgbits.com

Classic Leather Tool Case £260 Designed by a serial Classic car restorer after years of toting stuff around old tin boxes and plastic bags, this classic leather tool case will easily hold a full 10 kilos of well organised tools and spares. Each beautifully crafted case includes a matching leather tool roll and parts box and is individually serial numbered and engraved with your initials.

Lots more information / detail and customer reviews at www.thetbco.co.uk Sealey’s Winter Promotions Catalogue No other season needs as much preparation as Winter. Luckily Sealey have a host of special offers ready for you in their new Winter promotion, valid until 29th February 2016. The promotion is packed with over 500 of their most popular tools and equipment for this time of year with discounts of up to 57% off the list price, with great deals on Vehicle Starters & Chargers, Heaters, G e n e r a t o r s , Lighting and Water Pumps too. You can also find a wide variety of Vehicle Maintenance & Servicing Equipment, Car Covers, Breakdown Kits and even Snow Shovels to make sure you have all you might need to get you through Winter.

To request your copy of the Sealey Winter promotion visit their website, www. sealey.co.uk, sealey.co.uk where you can also browse the range, request a catalogue, view all current special offers and locate your nearest stockist. Alternatively, give them a call them on 01284 757500.

www.mgcc.co.uk

23/09/2015 18:13

phase4_

S What you should expect from your classic car insurer A business you can trust

Independent and family owned since 1965

Speak to the same person everytime Your own personal client manager

All the features & benefits

You would expect from a classic car policy

‘We believe that this is expert personal service at its best’ Mark Wilkinson Managing Partner Chris Wilkinson Senior Partner

To speak to your personal client manager call now on

0121 248 9223

www.h eritag ecarin su ran ce.co. u k Heritage Classic Car Insurance, part of Norton Insurance is authorised & regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

MG Safety Fast1October15 03-46.indd 15 phase4_a4.indd

23/09/2015 18:13 03/02/2015 16:20:50

FEATURE

‘

T

he never, never’ is an old term used for buying on HP (Hire Purchase). As a young man the only way I could afford to buy my MG was by this method.

Fast forward many years and the options for buying a new MG have increased, with various choices to suit your financial situation.

The most obvious way to purchase your car is to walk into the showroom, choose your car, pay the full amount and drive away. But for many of us this not an option, so what are the finance deals on offer to the private buyer.

These days the three popular choices are the HP system, Personal Contract Hire (PCH) or Personal Contract Purchase (PCP).

PCP has taken the motorcycle market by storm with an estimate that 90% of financed new bike purchases will be by PCP in five years’ time. Car sales have also benefited and it gives you, the buyer, a third string to your bow. To explain how the various options work I will start with Hire Purchase.

Hire Purchase The hire purchase agreement was developed in the UK in the 19th century to allow customers to make an expensive purchase they otherwise would have to delay or forgo. It works by paying an initial deposit and then paying monthly

instalments to the entire value of the car.

Obviously your payments are subject to an interest charge. At the end of the term the car becomes yours. A benefit of this option is that you don’t have to estimate your mileage at the start of the HP agreement so you avoid excess mileage charges, but if you decide to sell the car before the HP term is completed you will have to settle the outstanding finance.

Personal Contract Hire (PCH) Personal Contract Hire (PCH) involves leasing a car for an agreed period of time at a fixed monthly cost. At the end of the period you return the car and if required take out a

So You Want to Buy a

New MG

By Colin Grant

16

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 16

www.mgcc.co.uk

23/09/2015 18:20

FEATURE

new contract on a new vehicle. The benefits are that it includes road tax throughout the contract, all servicing and maintenance can also be provided, and it’s flexible, allowing you to change your car easily. The downside is that you have no option to buy the car at the end of the period, and you will have to agree an approximate mileage at the start of the contract and there may be a charge if you exceed this. Comprehensive insurance is not included so you have to arrange this yourself.

Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) Like a Hire Purchase agreement, there is a deposit to pay, which really is an upfront payment you don’t get your deposit back. The maximum deposit varies from finance company to finance company, but usually it’s about 30% of the total price of the car. Your deposit can be cash or your current car as part-exchange, or a combination of both. Then you pay a fixed monthly payment anywhere between 18 and 48 months, although the most common is 36 months. The payments are normally smaller than HP because you are not paying off the cost of the car but the depreciation (plus the interest) of the car over the term of the agreement.

At the start of a PCP contract your finance company calculates a predicted minimum value for your car at the end of the agreement. This is called a Guaranteed Future Value (GFV) known in

the trade as the Balloon value. This simply means that the money you are borrowing and repaying is the difference between what the car is worth now and what it will be worth when the contract ends, which is the depreciation. The difference is paid off in monthly instalments.

At the end of the contract the mileage affects how much a car is worth, so you will have to agree an annual limit as part of any PCP deal. It’s important to get this right, or you will be charged extra for every mile you go over the limit. The future value is also based on you keeping the car in good condition, and adhering to the manufacturers’ service schedule. You would also be charged extra should it be necessary to put right any abnormal wear and tear.

Once the contract comes to an end you will have three options: • Buy the car by paying the outstanding balance, either by paying in cash or by re-financing to pay it off.

• Hand the car back which will settle the deal, and walk away (subject to possible excess mileage and wear and tear charges e.g. paint scratches, kerbed wheels) • Part exchange the car for a new car, and if it’s worth more than it was predicted to be, put the difference towards a new PCP. Do your sums before entering into the PCP option by asking yourself these questions

How much deposit can I afford? Look at your income and work out what is an acceptable monthly outgoing. Remember there are additional expenses when running a car, such as insurance costs (must be fully comp) tyres etc. which must be taken into consideration.

Do you want to keep the car at the end of the term, and if so can you afford the one off payment for this? You can finance this of course, but you may be better off considering HP. If you should suddenly find during the term of the contract that you need to change your car from an MG3 to the larger MG6 then you can settle the agreement early, but it will probably cost you, so make sure you have chosen the car that best suits your needs over the contract period.

In conclusion once you have made the decision to use one of the finance options on offer and are sitting in front of the salesman ask him as many questions as you like to make sure you fully understand what you are entering into.

I would like to thank Simon Bennett of the MG Sales Centre for his help in producing this article.

Simon can be contacted at the MG Motor Sales Centre, Headquarters, Main Gate, Lowhill Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2BQ. Telephone 0121 251 6533 or email simon. bennett@mg-salescentre.co.uk

For your local MG Dealer please contact one of the following:A.E. WILCOX AND SON Wickwar Garage, High Street, Wickwar, Gloucestershire GL12 8NG Telephone 01454 294 213 APPLE MG DA12 2DN Unit IA, Lion Business Park, Dering Way, Gravesend, Kent DA12 2DN Telephone 01474 358 712 BISHOP & BISHOP Leicester Road, Wigston, Leicestershire LE18 1NT Telephone 0116 288 1601 BLIGHTS MG Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon EX39 3ET Telephone 01237 472282 BRECON MOTORS Rich Way, The Watton, Brecon Powys LD3 7ED Telephone 01874 611721

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 17

BROWN & GAMMONS 18 High Street, Baldock, Herts SG7 6AS Telephone 01462 490049 BUDGEN MG Stafford Park 1, Telford, Shropshire TF3 3BD Telephone 01952 210000 BULLDOG MG London Road, Twyford.

Berkshire RG10 9EU Telephone 0118 932 1331 CAMBRIDGE MG 158 Shelford Road, Trumpington, Cambridge CB2 9NE Telephone 01223 873660 CAR SHOP DONCASTER CarShop, Trax Park, Decoy Bank South Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN4 5DP Telephone 0333 800 1098

OCTOBER 2015

17

23/09/2015 18:20

FEATURE

CAR SHOP NORTHAMPTON Ravens Way, CarShop, Great Billing Northampton, Northamptonshire NN3 9UD Telephone 0333 800 1096 CAR SHOP NORWICH CarShop, Whiffler Road, Norwich Norfolk NR3 2AW Telephone 0333 800 1239 CAR SHOP SWINDON CarShop, Penny Lane, Drakes Way, Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 4LP Telephone 0333 800 1097 CARRUS AUTOMOTIVE Landes du Marche Garage, Vale Guernsey GY6 8DJ Telephone 01481 256 555 CENTRAL GARAGES GALASHIELS Island Street, Galashiels, Selkirkshire TD1 1NU Telephone 01896 752 080 CENTRAL GARAGES (TORBAY) 137 Newton Road, Torquay, Devon TQ2 7AJ Telephone 01803 616150 CHARLES WARNER Outer Circle Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN2 4LD Telephone 01522 806200 COLLEY MOTORS Maendy Way, Cwmbran, Gwent NP44 5LF Telephone 01633 482253 COUNTY MG The Engine Room, Buckingham Road, Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 4EL Telephone 01869 600600 COVENTRY MG 655 London Road, Coventry.

Warwickshire CV3 4EX Telephone 02476 639100 CUMBRIA MG Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7EH Telephone 01768 864546 DRM MOTORS Beresford Avenue, Skegness Lincolnshire PE25 3JD Telephone 01754 767131 ERIC STEAD 248 The Common, Ecclesfield, Sheffield S35 9WN Telephone 0114 245 4404

18

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 18

FALMOUTH GARAGES 9-13 Church Road, Penryn, Cornwall TR10 8DA Telephone 01326 377 246 FRASERS MG Glasgow Road, Camelon, Falkirk Scotland FK1 4JQ Telephone 01324 632333 GRAHAM WALKER 28 Bumpers Lane, Sealand Road Industrial Estate, Chester CH1 4LT Telephone 01244 381777 GRANT & MCALLIN Rother Valley Way, Holbrook, Sheffield S20 3RW Telephone 0114 248 0006 HARTWELL GRIMSBY Corporation Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire DN31 1UH Telephone 0844 324 1800 HENDY MG 14 Marsh Barton Road, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, Exeter, Devon EX2 8NT Telephone 0844 5396844 HPL MOTORS 396 Manchester Road, Oldham, Lancashire OL9 7PQ Telephone 0844 470 8338

KERRIDGES Hall Garage, Ipswich Road, Needham Market, Ipswich IP6 8EG Telephone 01449 720 222 MAIDSTONE MG Sutton Road, Parkwood Industrial Estate, Maidstone, Kent ME15 9FB Telephone 1622755531 MAPLE GARAGE Aldbrough Road, Flinton, Hull HU11 4NA Telephone 01964 670392 MELLONS MG 58 High Street, Bangor BT20 5AZ Telephone 02891 270444 MG CARDIFF 281 Penarth Road, Cardiff South Glamorgan CF11 8YZ Telephone 02920 223 100 MG NEWCASTLE Fox & Hounds Garage, 388 West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 2ER Telephone 0191 2288025 MG PICCADILLY 47-48 Piccadilly, London W1J 0DT Telephone 0207 438 2026 MG SALES CENTRE Lowhill Lane, Longbridge, Birmingham West Midlands B31 2BQ Telephone 0121 251 6533

K&R MG Cook Way, Bindon Road, Taunton Somerset TA2 6BJ Telephone 01823 289928

MICHAEL EDWARDS 208 Wigan Rd, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3BU Telephone 01942 246 688

KEITH MOTORS North Street, Wareham BH20 4AE Telephone 01929 552588

MORRISONS GARAGES Whins of Milton, Stirling, Scotland FK7 8HQ Telephone 01786 811 411

www.mgcc.co.uk

23/09/2015 18:14

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 19

23/09/2015 18:14

FEATURE

MYLCHREESTS MOTORS Millmount New Castletown Road, Douglas, lsle of Man IM2 1HE Telephone 01624 623 481

ROADWORTHY BRISTOL 574-590 Fishponds Road. Fishponds Bristol, BS16 3DD Telephone 0117 965 4990

SUMMIT GARAGE 413-415 Himley Road, Lower Gornal, Dudley, West Midlands DY3 2RA Telephone 01384 259 555

NORMANDY GARAGE Guildford Road, Normandy, Surrey GU3 2DA Telephone 01483 811111

ROY TOLLEY 72 Gosbecks Road, Colchester, Essex CO2 9JS Telephone 01206 574 488

TEESSIDE MG Mandale Triangle, Thornaby Stockton on Tees, County Durham TS17 6BZ Telephone 01642 601999

PERKINS OF RAYNE Dunmow Road, Rayne, Braintree, Essex CM77 6SA Telephone 01376 550 899

SEWARD MG West Street, Havant, Hampshire PO9 1LT Telephone 023 9245 5455

TOOMEY MG Service House, West Mayne, Basildon, Essex SS15 6RW Telephone 01268 544055

PHOENIX MG Phoenix Retail Park, Linwood Road, Paisley, Scotland PA1 2BH Telephone 0141 849 5151 PINKSTONES MG 499 Newcastle Road, Trent Vale, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6PJ Telephone 01782 711661 PURBECK MG North Street, Wareham BH20 4AE Telephone 01929 552588 RIVERVALE MG Victoria Road, Portslade, Brighton BN41 1XQ Telephone 01273 707007

SMC WOKING St Johns Road, Woking, Surrey GU21 7SA Telephone 01483 715 600 SPECIALIST VEHICLES 118-130 Ridgeway, Plymouth, DevonPL7 2HN Telephone 01752 343777 SS LOGAN & SON LTD 450 -456 Shore Road, Whiteabbey Newtownabbey, County Antrim BT37 0AA Telephone 028 90863229 STEVE DURKIN MG Turner Road, Nelson, Lancashire BB9 7DU Telephone 01282 615438

VICTOR WOOD Spittlegate Level, Grantham Lincs NG31 7UH Telephone 01476 512460 WARNERS MG Eastern Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL4 3BS Telephone 01452 529 755 WEST LONDON MG 4 Castelnau, Barnes, London SW13 9RU Telephone 0208 748 8844 WESTRIDGE GARAGE 200 Great Preston Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 1AY Telephone 01983 562 717 WH BRAND 77 Broadgate, Whaplode Drove, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE12 0TN Telephone 01406 330265

20

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 20

www.mgcc.co.uk

29/09/2015 14:36

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 21

23/09/2015 18:14

FEATURE

The MGB GT pictured by The Plough Inn, Clifton Hampden, Oxfordshire

This month marks the 50th Anniversary of the MGB GT. Launched at the London Motor Show on October 20 1965, the MGB GT was to become an instant success. Safety Fast! carried a review of the car in the November 1965 issue, which is reprinted here, followed by the respected motoring journalist Bill Boddy’s thoughts on the car when he managed to road test one a while later.

It’s the ‘MGB’ A sleek new fastback version of Abingdon’s most popular sports car

H

The spring-loaded supports which make boot opening a one-handed job and obviate the need for a stay to hold it open.

22

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 22

ere she is at last – the long awaited GT version of the ‘MGB’!

For a long time now sports car enthusiasts, both at home and overseas, have been asking for a closed coupe version of the ‘MGB’ that offers real saloon car amenities, has lots of luggage space, and can accommodate at least one rear seat passenger or a couple of children in reasonable comfort. The ‘MGB’ GT, announced at the London Motor Show last month, does just this.

The GT is not just a hard top version of the two-seater ‘MGB’; it is an entirely new body style – albeit based on the very successful and now established lines of the ‘MGB’. And, by the way, the GT is an additional model to the MG range; the best-selling two-seater ‘MGB’ remains in full production for those who prefer fresh air with their motoring.

The new fastback body, as well as being extremely attractive, really does provide spacious and luxurious comfort for

driver and passenger while the luggage carrying capabilities must be the best of any sports MG ever built.

With the windscreen 4 in. deeper (and wind-up windows 1 1/2 in. deeper) than the two-seater ‘MGB’, forward visibility is exceptionally good. Rear vision is splendid via the large rear window and the two rear quarter windows. These are hinged at the forward edges and, along with the efficient ‘MGB’ heater and fresh-air unit, cockpit heating and ventilation can cope with all climates. Instrumentation and front seating are identical to the two-seater ‘MGB’, the interior being upholstered in leather with washable plastic-covered door trim panels. The roof lining is also washable; twin sun visors are provided.

At the rear is a folding bench seat and the large flat luggage platform accessible through the lift-up rear trunk lid which incorporates the rear window.

The lid, by the way, has concealed hinges and spring-loaded supports which make

www.mgcc.co.uk

23/09/2015 18:14

FEATURE

opening a one-handed job and obviate the need for a stay to hold it open.

The rear seat can be used to accommodate two children or one adult in reasonable comfort. With the passenger’s seat moved well forward there is adequate foot and head room for all but tallest rear seat passenger. The luggage platform is completely flat, the spare wheel being mounted in a separate compartment beneath (accessible through a panel in the floor). With the spare wheel there is ample room for tools, jack, and foot pump.

Additional luggage-carrying space can be provided by folding the cushion of the rear seat forward and the squab downwards. To provide even more luggage space the rear

GT

Peter Browning belted the GT round the Silverstone Club Circuit and reported that it handles just as well as the standard car - and was much quieter!

seat cushion can be removed entirely to leave the space between the rear of the front seats and the folded rear seat squab available as stowage space.

Mechanically, the GT shares the same specifications as the two-seater ‘MGB’, the power unit being the 1798-c.c. five-bearing engine developing 95 b.h.p. Suspension details remain unchanged except that a front anti-roll bar is fitted as standard equipment and there are stronger front and rear springs designed to cope with the heavier loads which the GT may be called upon to carry.

The customary ‘MGB’ optional extras, heater, overdrive, radial-ply tyres and wire wheels,

apply to the GT also.

The GT is a little heavier than the twoseater ‘MGB’ but improved aerodynamics mean that the performance of the two models is almost identical. However, extensive sound deadening material (and again the improved aerodynamics) make the GT the quietest sports MG ever built.

The U.K. price of the ‘MGB’ GT, with disc wheels and with oil cooler, anti-roll bar and headlamp flasher switch as standard equipment, is £825, or £998 8s. 9d. including Purchase Tax.

At Silverstone just before announcement date. The MGB GT even drew attention away from Syd Beer’s K3 Magnette Single Seater.

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 23

OCTOBER 2015

23

23/09/2015 18:14

E

FEATURE

W

hat of this newest MGB on the road? It is a sporting car in the old tradition, by which I mean that it is not scientific like a Porsche or Lotus Elan. Many customers, Americans particularly, enjoy it that way and wouldn’t have the MG otherwise. It is a car which does most things well, nothing outstandingly. Engine torque is such that you have to use the gearbox to really go motoring. Even then, acceleration, at 0-60 m.p.h. in 13.1 sec., a s.s. 1/4-mile in 19.6 sec., is not outstanding for a 1.7-litre so-called GT “2 + 1.” The legal top pace of 70 comes up in 18 sec. and leaves the engine well out of the red in top gear; indeed, 79 m.p.h. is obtainable in 3rd gear.

The steering itself, fairly heavy, positive, transmitting shake, accurate and sensibly geared at 2.9 turns, lock-to-lock, is well suited to the sporting demeanour of the MGB, the wheel fairly thick-rimmed, with three sprung wire spokes, set a trifle high for the low seating.

The handling is good, with no appreciable roll, mild understeer, and easily-corrected final oversteer, the anti-roll stiffening bar and the Dunlop SP4s tyres obviously suiting the suspension characteristics.

The GT aspect is not overdone, the back window but not the roof being at an acute angle, while there is lavish padding behind the rear-seat occupant’s head. Even so, head room is fairly limited and the wellupholstered seat, if used, is more suitable

for a small labrador than a human.

However, its too vertical back-rest folds down easily and then the body reveals its true GT aspect, for the rear compartment becomes an upholstered shelf for luggage, prevented from sliding forward, and easily loaded through the liftup back window, which stays up unaided, held by clock-springs incorporated in the struts. Spare wheel and tool kit live under the floor.

The engine likes 100-plus octane fuels, and, as has been hinted at, has to be turning over at 3,000 r.p.m. to give maximum torque.

Its tachometer has an orange band between 5,500 and 6,000 r.p.m., the red band from there to 7,000 r.p.m. Oil pressure is normally 60 lb./sq. in., the coolant heat 180 deg.

F., some richening of the twin HS4 S.U. carburetters was needed for cold starts, and in very varied running conditions the consumption of Esso Golden came out at 26.3 m.p.g. I used

S

F

the MG for 600 miles and, having been brought up on vintage-type cars, greatly enjoyed it and I can understand why many discerning drivers are ordering the new GT. This is, in short, a car which those who like it will like very much indeed. It feels durable, captures the spirit of pre-war motoring, and is a good proposition in this context at the price, only the absurd 70-m.p.h. speed limit making me wonder whether the MG 1100 saloon isn’t, for the time being; just as pleasing to drive on British roads.

Bill Boddy

“I

R

W f l

P r

10 MGB GT Facts 1. Launched in October 1965 and announced at the London Motor Show 2. Fitted with a larger fuel tank (12 gals) over the MGB (10 gals) 3. Fitted with heaver ‘Police’ rear springs, as used on the Police MGBs 4. Anti-roll bar fitted as standard, optional on MGB 5. Paddy Hopkirk, Rauno Aaltonen and Timo Mackinen all owned MGB GTs 6. The MGB GT was styled in part

by Pininfarina 7. Windscreen was 4in deeper and the wind-up windows were 1 1/2in deeper than the MGB 8. Had the Salisbury type rear axle which was later fitted to the ‘B’ 9. Was sometimes called ‘the poor man’s Aston Martin’ 10. 125,282 MGB GTs were produced over its production period

24

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 24

J a i s b s a r

D c

T t f n a s c i

Q

www.mgcc.co.uk

23/09/2015 18:14

Exclusive Offer to Safety Fast Readers SAVE £50 FREE 14 day trial

Excellent, now anyone can use a sat nav.

“I tried a sat nav before but couldn’t update it as I don’t have a computer. This little Aguri has made life so simple. When it came it was ready to use, I didn’t even need to register it. The clear voice and screen instructions make any journey an absolute breeze”.

Mrs. P Brampton

✰✰✰✰✰

Dimensions: W:110mm x H:70mm x D:12mm

“Is this the simplest sat nav ever?”

Road test a GT430 sat nav for yourself with our FREE 14-day trial.

With the latest ‘Here’ mapping the new GT430 will get you to your destination and back again without any fuss. Included as standard with FREE lifetime maps, FREE lifetime speed traps & FREE lifetime speed limits. Simply choose either UK or full European mapping and start enjoying stress free journeys.

Pre loaded with everything you’ll need and ready to use when it arrives

Safer navigation with junction view & ‘safe drive’ lane guidance

Just open the box, take out the unit, input an address and away you go. Programming a route is simple, using the bright 4.3” full colour touch screen. Use either full postcode or search by street or town and your unit will take you straight to the door. Super slim and all housed in a sleek black casing. The GT430 has a built-in rechargeable back up battery.

Aguri’s intelligent routing is enhanced with junction view. The lane guidance software gives you clear instructions. Showing you, in advance, the most appropriate lane[s] to take.

Designed for those who don’t have a computer as well as those who do The GT430 is really simple to use and comes with the latest street level navigation and a choice of full colour map displays. These easy to use sat nav guides you turn by turn to your destination and also alert you to speed traps and shows the speed limit of the road you’re travelling on. You can update the unit by returning it to us or update it via the internet if you prefer.

Road test a GT430 sat nav for yourself with our FREE no obligation 14-day trial Simply call us today and try an GT430 sat nav for yourself. When you call we will take your name, address, phone number and the card details you’d like to use to pay if you keep your sat nav after the trial. If you choose not to keep the Aguri that’s fine. Simply return it to us and pay nothing.

THIS EXCLUSIVE

SAFETY FAST READER SPECIAL OFFER INCLUDES:

FREE

Lifetime Map Updates

FREE

Lifetime Speed Limits

FREE

Lifetime Speed Traps

Each GT430 is supplied ready to use with screen bracket, dash mount, in car charger cable and quick start instructions.

Simple Menu

Lane Guidance

SAVE £50 and receive FREE DELIVERY when you order direct today GT430 UK: RRP: £179.00 - SAVE £50 -

SAFETY FAST special offer price:

£129.00

GT430 EU: RRP: £199.00 - SAVE £50 -

SAFETY FAST special offer price:

£149.00

Call 0345 505 3033 now and start your free 14 day trial

The GT430 UK covers the UK & Ireland.

The GT430 EU cover the UK, Ireland & Europe.

Technical: 0345 230 7077

Quote ref. MG1015 The GT430 UK covers the UK and Ireland. The GT430 EU cover the UK, Ireland and Europe. Map and speed limit updates are issued in March and November. Speed camera updates on a daily basis when applicable.

GT430 sat navs are covered by Aguri’s extended 18 month warranty. Returns should be sent by a secure method that provides a proof of delivery to our Newton Abbot office. Hamilton Direct Ltd, Carriage House, Forde Close, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 4EY. © Hamilton Direct Ltd 2015 Technical: 0345 230 7077 or admin@hamiltondirect.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 25

23/09/2015 18:14

EVENTS EVENT

REPORT

Caledonian Centre Orkney Tour

By Lorraine Noble-Thomson

Day 1 – Sunday August 9 – Stirling to Tain, 188 miles As cars started to gather at the start point, Riverside Restaurant on the outskirts of Stirling, members and participants were in high spirits (and that’s before the distillery visits).

Having consumed copious amounts of coffee and bacon butties, we packed our caramel wafers from Tunnocks, one of the tour’s sponsors, the famous shortbread from Deans, Caber coffee and Stahly Gift of Fudge and opened the first page of today’s tour: 188 miles through one of the prettiest parts of Scotland and where I have walked and visited on many occasions.

We had 27 cars and 53 participants, including Peter and Sue Heath from the furthest point of Devon and Cornwall and of course the main organisers of this year’s event, Douglas Arthur and David Reid.

So far I counted nine RV8s, one MGC GT, Douglas Samuel’s very nicely adapted RTB 5 in Moonstone green which now brags a Toyota Supra 3-litre twin cam fuel injected engine with a five speed gear box, four MGB roadsters, six TFs, including the 85th anniversary edition of Tony and Isobel Smith from the Caledonian Centre and a 75th special anniversary edition of Mark and Teresa Bellamy from the Lincolnshire Centre.

There were also two ZTs 190 and 135, two

TDs – 1951 and the oldest on tour belonging to Malcolm and Linda Sayers from the Abingdon Works Centre, a TD Mark II owned

by Bill Silcock, one ZS and one Midget.

The cars were flagged off by Bill Silcock, MGCC chairman and we were away, heading up the A84 through Doune.

Following the road through Callander, the birthplace of Rob Roy, we climbed to 780 metres with stunning views of Loch Tay before heading back down to the Bridge of Balgie and a ‘20 is Plenty’ road sign that made me chuckle.

We broke our journey at the Fortingall Hotel and dined on good Cullen skink soup before heading off to Tummel Bridge, clipping the banks of Loch Tummel.

The A9 took us across the Kessock Bridge, skirting the town of Inverness at the mouth of the famous Loch Ness and one of my favourite places.

Crossing the Moray Firth we made our way to the Black Isle and the Cromarty Firth, which to me resembled the shipping forecast on Radio Four!

Looking over to Invergordon the sun had now come out and those that had soft tops were making the most of a beautiful evening in Tain.

The evening meal was at The Morangie Hotel, so no guesses what I would be drinking later on with the fumes of the Glenmorangie distillery wafting through my window.

The TD of Malcolm & Linda Sayers is flagged off from Stirling

Monday: Day 2 – Tain to Gills Bay to Standing Stones Hotel, Orkney, 116 miles We were on our way by 8.30am to catch the ferry across one of the most treacherous pieces of water.

The MGs were prepped, revved up and ready to tackle the A9 coastal road, passing little homesteads and small towns such as Golspie and the most northerly of Scotland’s castles, Dunrobin: not to be confused with Dunromin, the name of many an English home.

The castle, resembling a French chateau with its towering conical spires, boasts 189 rooms and is one of the oldest inhabited houses, dating back to early 1300s.

Old abandoned crofts that had been left for the elements to re-claim made me wonder what family life had been like when they were first built and what trade the inhabitants had.

The end of the A99 brought us to the water’s edge and to the tourist site of John o’ Groats – a traditional spot for an MG photo shoot.

The RV8 of Bob MacGillivray takes a rest overlooking Loch Eriboll 26

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 26

www.mgcc.co.uk

23/09/2015 18:14

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 27

23/09/2015 18:14

EVENTS EVENT

REPORT

Gathered at John o Groats prior to sailing for Orkney

The entire fleet on display outside the Standing Stones Hotel on Orkney

The remains of the 5000 year old settlement at Skara Brae

With exceptionally good weather, polo shirts branded with a Caledonian MGCC badge with Orkney Tour 2015 were the required day’s attire… mine in pink!

Re-grouped, we set off for Gills Bay Ferry and a very expensive piece of water at £65 for two passengers and a car. Are the Orkney residents ready for 27 MGs…?

After unloading we made our way to the Italian chapel across the four Churchill causeways. These were made during the war to keep the German ships and U-boats out, but all that is visible today are rocks with some shipwrecks and masts protruding from their watery grave.

Arriving at the chapel we were met by the only Orkney Caledonian Centre member and his rare MG KN in BRG. Lovely car! We believe our contingent represented the most MGs on the Orkneys at any one time!

After an ice cream we headed to our night’s accommodation in the Standing Stones Hotel or in one of the B&Bs. We passed one of the many cruise ships that now visit the island, bringing up to 4,000 visitors at a time which doubles the island’s population in one day. Next year there are 100 such ships set to visit the Orkneys; I wonder if their infrastructure is built for so many visits?

We chatted over dinner about the day’s drive and tomorrow’s tours, namely the Scapa Flow museum on Hoy and the Highland Park whisky distillery.

Day 3: Tuesday August 11 – Scapa Flow and the Highland Park Distillery (short day) We made an early start for the Houton ferry port bound for Hoy. Leaving our cars behind, we enjoyed a bright and breezy 20 minute crossing, but it was strange to think that we sailed over so many ships just below us where many lost their lives.

While some planned to make a visit to the Scapa Flow museum I left to yomp up to the Wee Fea viewpoint and the large concrete Communications and Signal Command Centre to take pictures as it was such a clear day.

The centre, now derelict, was still accessible through the half-bricked up door, but I was told it was full of sheep poo so thought I’d best not go there, and there was

28

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 28

The War time Italian Chapel on Orkney

an eerie and silent atmosphere around. I bet it had been a hive of activity during WWII, buzzing with naval men and women keeping watch over the port.

There were also remains of Nissan huts from the wartime naval base which housed 12,000 people. I discovered that the first civilian to be killed in the Second World War was a resident of the Orkneys.

When we docked, a local called one of the MG members over and thanked him for bringing all the MGs: a wonderful thing for someone to say.

Several members stayed in Hoy and caught a later ferry back, while others were booked on one of the tours including the most famous distillery – Highland Park on Orkney.

The next day we were scheduled to visit Maeshowe, which is a Neolithic mound dating back 5,000 years, and then on to Scara Brae via the Standing Stones and the ring of Brodgar.

Day 4: Wednesday August 12 – Orkney ancient history, weather cloudy but warm and dry… again 7 miles Our first tour of the Neolithic side of the Orkneys included the Hammersmith to the Maeshowe site – with buildings dating back a thousand years before the pyramids. The tight tunnel entrance opened up into a larger tomb – thought to be a burial site.

The graffiti on the walls was in ancient runes and translated into things that would be written on walls today. It included stories of male triumphs and how good they were at writing the runes and some which were quite rude – so you will have to buy the guide book for those… which of course I did.

We visited the Standing Stones, which were built 1,000 years before Stonehenge, and then on to the Ring of Brodgar, built at the same time as the Standing Stones. No one knows what the stones were for and can only guess as history wasn’t recorded then.

The Brodgar Ness is a newly uncovered site of an Iron Age settlement. So far only 10% of a huge area has been uncovered.

Finally we met up again at Skara Brae on the north east coast for another dig.

During the afternoon we decided to take a tour of the north of the island before ending

up at Stromness, the second largest town on the island.

Dinner was followed by a light hearted quiz thanks to Douglas Arthur, with the winning table scoring 25 points out of 31.

Next day we were to leave this beautiful and friendly island for a run down the west coast of Scotland. We have so much enjoyed the Orkneys.

Day 5: Thursday August 13 – Orkney to Tongue, sunny 68 miles We left Orkney after a great photo shoot in front of the Standing Stone Hotel and stopped for lunch at the late Queen Mother’s favourite house, the Castle of Mey, and a tour of the gardens and house.

A member of staff of HRH – a lovely man dressed in Highland dress – said that it was the wish of Prince Charles that we should park our MGs at the front of the house for

Chairman Bill Silcock tends to the BGT of Barrie & Sue Hermon

www.mgcc.co.uk

23/09/2015 18:14

Rimmer A5 LANDSCAPE ad_Layout 1 18/07/2013 16:00 Page 11

Visit our website for prices and availability:

www.rimmerbros.co.uk tel: 01522 568000 fax: 01522 567600 email:

sales@rimmerbros.co.uk

Triumph House, Sleaford Road, Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln, LN4 2NA. England

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 29

MGF / TF MGB & Midget MGZT / Rover 75 MGZS / Rover 45 MGZR / Rover 25 Rover SD1 Rover 200/400 Rover 600/800 Metro Maestro & Montego Mini & City Rover P5 & P6

All the parts and accessories you will ever need

Free Catalogues

Parts service for Land Rover, Triumph and Jaguar also available

L AND ROVER

from 1998 to 2011

OCTOBER 2015

29

23/09/2015 18:14

EVENTS EVENT

REPORT

Ben Loyal near Tongue in Sutherland Group photo at the Castle of Mey, Caithness

a photo shoot. HRH wasn’t in residence and the request had come from his staff, but that’s fine and he does have an MGC too.

Having taken more pictures that you can shake a stick at, we travelled along a single track road to the furthest northern point of the UK, Dunnet Head.

On reaching the top and with the midges hungry we quickly took a few snaps and wound our way back down and on to Tongue, a quiet little village and our stop for this evening, with wonderful views over Ben Loyal and Ben Hope.

Day 6: Friday August 14 – Tongue to Dundonnell, 146 miles The tours arranged over the next few days would take us through some of the finest scenery on the west coast.

Leaving Tongue we travelled to Loch Eriboll and through Durness before dropping down to north west Sutherland and on to Ullapool.

We travelled the next 24 miles up and down blind summits before finally arriving into Lochinver, and to the sounds of pipe bands in the distance as today was the Assynt Highland Games. We had a short stop in Ullapool and away again to the Corrieshalloch Gorge which means Ugly Hollow in Gaelic, but it was not at all ugly and we had a magnificent view of the waterfall and gorge.

When I see rock formations more than 2.6 million years old and forged by the last Ice Age it always make me feel very humble indeed.

The next hotel was on the edge of Little Loch Broom at Dundonnell – a superb choice of hotels and my favourite so far.

Day 7: Saturday August 15 – Dundonnell to Fort William, weather cloudy but dry It was sad to be on our last full tour day, but the countryside on the west coast would soon pick up my spirits, and included the not-to-be-missed Applecross route past Eilean Donan castle.

We headed up the coastal road with magnificent scenery on all sides rubbing shoulders with the banks of Loch Ewe. Our first coffee stop at Shieldaig was indeed romantic… until the RV8s thundered past!

Lunch on the Applecross Bay looking

30

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 30

out to the Isle of Raasay was to die for: the prawns were as big as lobsters.

At the head of Loch Duich is the Eilean Donan Castle, a 13th century stronghold of Clan Mackenzie.

We started to head south along Loch Lochy and passed the commando monument based at the Achnacarry Commando Training centre with fantastic views all around Lochaber and Spean Bridge before flipping down to Fort William for our last night, at the Ben Nevis Hotel.

Day 8: Sunday – our last day of the tour, Fort William to Stirling David and Douglas had organised a real heart-thumping scenic tour as a grand finale (a little like a well organised firework display).

We passed Loch Leven and Kinlochleven, crossing the West Highland Way walk from Milngavie to Fort William where I have walked many times, and which was where a scene in one of the James Bond movies was filmed.

We passed the Kings House Hotel dating back to the 17th century and where the British troops were billeted following the battle of Culloden. This route took us along a single track road through Glen Orchy.

The first stop of the day was at the Green Welly shop at Tyndrum and then on to Crainlarich, passing through Callander and Doune on route to our final meeting place, Dobbies Garden World just outside Stirling.

We all said our thank-yous and goodbyes with lots of hugs… I always find these times very sad… especially after such a wonderfully planned and executed tour as this was. I’m sure everyone will agree with me that this was another triumph for the Caledonian Centre.

Willy Scott celebrates his birthday in Tongue The visit to the Neolithic side of the Orkneys included the Maeshowe chambered cairn’

The roads are busy on Orkney!

John o Groats ... which way to go?

Note from the Caledonian Centre We would like to thank everyone who helped in any way to make the Tour the success it was, in particular our sponsor Clive Wheatley and Tunnocks Biscuits, Deans Shortbread, Caber Coffee and Stahly Quality Foods.

If you missed out on this year’s Orkney Tour there is a possibility that we might rerun the event in 2017. If you would like to be kept informed about this please email David Reid on mgcc.caleychair@btinternet.com

www.mgcc.co.uk

23/09/2015 18:14

Untitled

MG Safety 1Fast October15 03-46.indd 31 Untitled-2

23/09/2015 18:14 27/08/2015 10:48:29

EVENTS EVENT

REPORT

Yorkshire Centre

Dales Run

by David Copeman

O

n Sunday August 30, The Bay Horse in Bradley, Skipton was a hive of activity inside as a team, led by Paul and Rosemary Croft, were busy setting up the signing-on desk ready to meet and greet for the start of the MGCC Yorkshire Centre’s Dales Run. Outside, the marshals and photographer were awaiting the 102 entrants’ arrival, with many travelling considerable distances to join this now firm favourite run.

All the cars were a tribute to their owners, with a 1933 MG L2 being the oldest and an MG3 the newest MGs participating. It was good to see a rare MG Cooper, admired by all, joining the selection of MGs participating. The event was open to all, so there was a mixture of other marque cars that also supported the run and widened the appeal.

Earlier in the year Colin Brear and David Copeman offered, as an auction prize, a day on the Dales Run in an RV8, to support the PPR Foundation (Brain Tumour Research), a charity the MGCC Yorkshire Centre has been supporting this year alongside the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

By 10.00am all had eaten their bacon rolls and were ready to enjoy a very scenic route that would take them through the Yorkshire Dales into Cumbria, crossing into Lancashire, through the outskirts of the Trough of Bowland and re-entering Yorkshire.

The weather could not have been better as the cars left the Bay Horse heading for Skipton centre and on towards Gargrave, then turning off to pass through Airton and head through Malham, passing the magnificent limestone formation of Malham Cove, to the start of the long ascent to Arncliffe. Careful negotiating

The MGB Belonging to Paul and Rosemary Croft

32

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 32

around the hairpin bends with several cyclists weaving from side to side, we reached the summit; the views were breathtaking as far as the eye could see!

Many decided a quick photo opportunity was in order outside the Falcon Inn (the original Woolpack in the Emmerdale series) before heading on through Litton with a view of Pen-y-ghent ahead, passing through Langcliffe, Horton in Ribblesdale and Selside before heading to Casterton; here you had the choice of long or short route back. No contest on such a nice day, the long route it was, so we head towards the edges of the Trough of Bowland and moorland, a total contrast to the limestone outcrops of the Dales earlier in the day, with a view of Ingleborough in the distance. After passing through several villages we were back on the A59 to the Bay Horse.

Sue Burgess and Sue Forsyth, the two ladies who had bid for the RV8 seats, were both excellent navigators and enjoyed the whole experience, particularly the friendliness of everyone. They are considering purchasing an MG and joining the MG Car Club!

The event raised £1,000.00 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Thanks to all the organisers and to you the participants, for making the Dales Run 2015 yet another successful event.

Gathering for the start of the 2015 Dales Run

Enjoying the Yorkshire roads

Sue Burgess and Sue Forsyth the successful bidders at the PPI Charity Auction

www.mgcc.co.uk

23/09/2015 18:14

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 33

23/09/2015 18:14

EVENTS

REPORT

Supercharged MG PA belonging to Hubert Dahmen from Cologne

43rd AvD Oldtimer 7-9 August 2015 at the Grand Prix Nürburgring, Germany

By Colin Murrell

T

he AvD (Automobilclub von Deutschland) who organise this event describe it as an ‘international racing event for historic motorsport with vehicles from seven decades of motorsport history’. In 2014, they say, around 60,000 spectators attended over the three days of the event.

A quick look on the internet finds the Nürburgring described as a motorsports complex around the village of Nürburg in Germany, located about 43 miles south of Cologne, 75 miles northwest of Frankfurt. It features a 3.2 mile Grand Prix circuit built in 1984 as well as the infamous Nordschleife, the North Loop. This is a much longer track which was built in the 1920s around the village and medieval castle of Nürburg in the Eifel mountains. The North Loop is 12.8 miles long and has more than 300 metres (1,000 feet) of elevation change from its lowest to highest points. This old track has the nickname of ‘The Green

Hell’, and it is widely considered to be the most demanding and difficult purpose-built racing circuit in the world. The weather also has a reputation of being very changeable, and while at one point on the circuit it can be hot and sunny, at another can be heavy rain! The event itself is based on the Grand Prix Circuit, but also uses the Nordschleife.

In many ways, the Grand Prix circuit reminds me of Spa in Belgium: a stunning location and with some steep inclines, unlike so many other relatively flat Grand Prix circuits.

The Friday was hot, really hot. There was no pre-war MG action, but three MGBs were entered in the four hour AvD Historic Marathon, around the Nordschleife.

No 120 – 1962 MGB – Adam, Joe and Rachel Singer from the UK, No 128 – 1965 MGB – Dierk Adams, Detlaf Kroh and Michael Vollmar from Germany, No 150 – 1963 MGB – Dominic Barnes and Jamie McIntyre from the UK.

1936 – TA with special Q Type bodywork belonging to Anselm & Lorenz Groning from Meerbusch

34

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 34

This four hour marathon was very punishing for car and driver alike.

Temperatures reached mid 30°C and I heard reports that the GT40 running in the race had to retire as temperatures were reaching 70°C plus in the cockpit. I saw some cars being steered through an ‘S’ bend chicance complex with one hand, and the other hand holding a driver’s door open to try and let the heat inside the race car escape!

Despite the heat, the event was won by an E Type (best lap 8:18.9270). MGB no 150 came 10th with a best lap of 9:25.017, MGB no 120 came 17th with a best lap of 10:28.532, MGB no 128 was not classified, completing one lap in 12:06.946. The surviving cars went on to do 20 minutes around the Grand Prix circuit, bringing Friday to a close.

This year there was no race for 1920s, 30s and 40s cars and notable MGs, however there was the ‘GLP der Vintage Sports Car Trophy / The ASC Trophy’. This was not a race but a regularity test, all about setting consistent lap times around the Grand Prix Circuit. The first lap was the

1962 MGB – Adam, Joe and Rachel Singer from the UK

www.mgcc.co.uk

23/09/2015 18:15

REPORT

CALENDAR EVENTS

TC of Hartmut Kentgens from Cologne

The 1932 MG J Type of Klaus Muller leading a Bugatti

target time to match. This I would imagine was really hard to achieve, particularly as no stopwatches were allowed, and all clocks / watches had to be covered up and not accessible during the event.

Six German owned MGs were taking part in this regularity test. These would be up against all sorts of pre-war cars including Bentley, Bugatti, Maserati, and Mercedes: No 56 – 1948 - TC – Hartmut Kentgens from Cologne, No 69 – 1936 – TA Q Type (black) – Anselm & Lorenz Groning from Meerbusch, No 66 – 1938 – TA Q Type – Peter Dorr & Kai Muhler from Hofheim, No 69 – 1938 – MG TA Q Type (blue) – Volker Erdle from Oberkirch, No 14 – 1932 – MG J2/J4 750cc – Klaus Muller and Ilona Seewald from Linden. J2794 I believe, Klaus has recently acquired this car and this is its first circuit event, but won’t be its last! And No 59 – 1934 – MG PA supercharged – Hubert Dahmen from Cologne. PA1126 I believe.

Saturday, session 5 (late morning) was the first regularity test for the Vintage Sports Car Trophy. The weather had changed from Friday, and was misty / dry and about 20°C. Unfortunately two of the MGs, Car 66 – MG TA (special, Q type bodywork) of

Peter Dorr & Kai Muhler from Hofheim and Car 75 – Blue 1938 special bodied MG TA of Volker Erdle from Oberkirch failed to be classified.

Car 69 – another special bodied TA – Anselm & Lorenz Groning from Meerbusch, came 13th in the session. The first lap target time of 3:07.280 was set and times of 3:07.990, 3:01.000, 3:03.010 and 3:07.070 for the following laps resulted in 114.7 penalty points (the winner of the session only had 25.7 penalty points and one person got 1,628.8 penalty points!

Car 56, the TC of Hartmut Kentgens from Cologne, set a target lap time of 4:02.140, and laps of 3:56.830, 4:01.310, 3:57.460 and 4:01.070 followed, resulting in 14th place and 118.9 penalty points.

Car 14, the 1932 J2/J4 of Klaus Muller and Ilona Seewald from Linden, set a target lap time of 3:26.890, and laps of 3:24.570, 3:23.840, 3:21.000 and 3:23.540 followed, resulting in 17th place and 146.1 penalty points.

In the afternoon, they took part in a scenic ‘Rallye’ drive around the local scenery, with questions to be answered.

Points and trophies were awarded for this as well. Saturday saw racing well into the sunset, finishing at 21.25, so a long day with plenty to see for all.

During the event there was more going on than just the racing. Car Club Displays are also a big part of the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix, with the huge displays of Alfas, Ferraris, Porsches having pride of place inside the circuit. Other club areas are in car parks just opposite the entrance to the Grand Prix Circuit, which is where the MGs were to be found. There were many MGs (of all ages and types) there from Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands.

Another element to engage the spectators

1932 – MG J Type of Klaus Muller and Ilona Seewald from Linden

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 35

1963 MGB of Dominic Barnes and Jamie McIntyre from the UK, lifting a wheel whilst pushing hard.

was that you could be driven around the Nordschleife circuit in a Classic Car for 20 Euros, taking pot luck what your ride was in. Some were lucky enough to go around in the K Type belonging to Guy Maathuis from Luxembourg.

Sunday saw an early start for the Vintage Sports Car Trophy. It was dry but cloudy again, a very comfortable 20°C . Car 14, the J2/J4, topped the MGs, coming third by setting a target time of 3:21.460, then laps of 3:21.750, 3:23.350, 3:23.360 before the session was red flagged due to another competitor with a puncture in a dangerous position, resulting in 4,080 penalty points After the event the driver of the MG TC (car 56), Hartmut Kentgens, told me that it was a lot of fun out there and a good way to have a competition but not break the cars!

It would be wonderful to see some UK MMM and T Types competing in this next year!

Would I recommend the Oldtimer Grand Prix to others? Absolutely!!

This event can be a high value, low cost week away; here’s a very rough idea based on two people: Ferry £100, two tickets £100, camping or a local apartment £200, food and beer £100 and fuel £100 (less than £90 in my ZT Diesel). A week away for two people, to one of Europe’s best Oldtimer Motorsport events, and you get change back from £600. We weren’t scrimping and trying to save money either, so it could be done for less!

1938 special bodied MG TA of Volker Erdle from Oberkirch

OCTOBER 2015

35

23/09/2015 18:15

FEATURE BTCC

By Paul Goodman Photos Dickon Siddall

T

he Dunlop MSA British Touring car circus headed off to the shortest track of the season over the weekend of August 22 and 23. After the excitement of the long track at Snetterton, the drivers had to tackle the continuous action of Knockhill in Scotland. Track limits and driver contact penalties were likely to be big issues, especially at the Chicane where the cars often fly through the air above the designated kerbs.

Knockhill has traditionally been a circuit which favours the rear wheel drive cars. The BMWs and the Audis have a good record of success. Sam Tordoff and Andy Priaulx were both hoping to strengthen their championship challenge. The VW CCs of Jason Plato and Colin Turkington headed the points table, but the 888 MG6 drivers were in good spirits after their consistent top ten finishes at Snetterton topped by Jack Goff’s first win in the BTCC. They had closed the gap right down in the Manufacturer’s Championship with the Hondas having a terrible time at Snetterton.

No testing takes place at Knockhill, so the two sessions on Saturday morning would be used by the teams to set up the cars for kerb hopping and turning in to the corners. Grid positions would be determined by tenths of a second. A starting position near the front of the grid would be essential to get good points in race one and a good lap time to ensure a competitive starting slot for race two.

The weather was fine and sunny as the cars took to the track on Saturday morning.

Most of the drivers were in and out of the pits scrubbing in new tyres and bedding in brakes. It was already clear that the short wheelbase cars, both front and rear wheel drive, were going to have an advantage.

36

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 36

The 888 MG6s and VW CCs looked to be slower than expected.

Track conditions were perfect for qualifying, but the session was interrupted twice by red flag incidents which ruined quite a few qualifying attempts. As expected, the three BMWs were always near the front with the ballast free Ford Focus of Matt Jackson in the mix. Right at the end, Andy Priaulx grabbed pole position from Sam Tordoff with Matt Jackson third. A demon lap from Andrew Jordan pushed him into the top ten in eighth, but Jack Goff had to settle for 13th. The biggest surprise was championship leader Jason Plato who could only manage 22nd spot in the VW CC with maximum ballast. Nearly all of the field of 29 cars were within one second of pole position.

The much anticipated Sunday races were going to be very close.

As expected, race one was a battle between the three BMWs and the Ford Focus running with zero ballast. Track and weather conditions were perfect and the massive crowd watched as Rob Collard won the race for BMW. Andrew was in the mix in the MG6, two wheeling his car through the chicane, but just couldn’t get on terms with the leaders and had to settle for eighth place. His speed was good, securing fifth fastest time for a third row start in race two.

Meanwhile Jack was dicing a few places back, finishing just outside the points in 11th place. He was involved in contact with Aiden Moffat in the Mercedes during the race, for

which a warning was issued. This was his third this season with the penalty being to start race two from the back of the grid.

Race two was dominated by the ‘home’ driver Gordon Shedden who romped to an uncontested victory in his Yuasa Honda.

Andy had a great race, just failing to grab a place on the podium, finishing fourth. Jack was also on a mission, passing cars on every lap, but couldn’t quite make it into the top ten, finishing 14th. The draw for race three resulted in Andrew starting in seventh place and Jack in 14th.

A Honda also won race three, but this time it was Matt Neal who triumphed after pole sitter and early leader, Adam Morgan, was delayed by catching some debris on the front of his Mercedes. He went on to clinch second with Aidan Moffat promoted to third after Andy Priaulx was penalised for overtaking under the yellow flag. Andrew’s MG6 was struggling for pace, but he managed to hold off his challengers finishing seventh with Jack making up two places to finish 12th.

The clear winners over the weekend were the Yuasa Honda team with both Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden closing the gap on Jason Plato, who left Knockhill leading the championship despite a poor weekend of results. Andrew Jordan is still in the hunt after three top ten finishes in the MG6, 30 points adrift of Jason. The Honda team outscored the MG6 drivers so that they now lead the 888 MG team by 24 points.

www.mgcc.co.uk

23/09/2015 18:15

To order any of the products please visit www.mgcc.co.uk/shop or phone 01235 555552

MERCHANDISE

CLUB

Colour of the Tyre Trainers supplied may vary from that shown in the photo.

CTEK 0.8 Battery Conditioner The conditioner constantly monitors the voltage after it has charged the battery to 14.4v and then only pulse’s the battery when the voltage drops due to alarms or natural drainage.

This eliminates the danger of overcharging the battery allowing it to be left connected for many months at a time. The CTEK 0.8 will charge the battery to 95% at 0.8amps, it will then reduce its input current to 0.4 amps to slowly bring the battery to its maximum voltage before turning off and waiting for the battery to fall to 95% efficiency (approx 12.9v) when it will turn on again and condition the battery back to 100%.

RRP £44.95 plus post and packaging

MGCC Members price £40.45 plus £4.50 P&P UK

Moltex Outdoor Car Covers Fully breathable to avoid condensation, can be put on a wet car Internal FLEECE lining to comfort your car in all weather conditions 99.9% waterproof Semi Tailored Shape for excellent fitting to all models. Over 20 different sizes Elasticated ends & two sewn in straps for secure fitting UV protection avoids paint fade & deterioration of rubber seals Definitely one of the best outdoor covers available and excellent value compared to some more expensive covers. The Moltex material provides FOUR layers of protection providing total rain resistance without condensation as the material is similar in design to gortex.

All covers are supplied with a storage bag.

Prices start from RRP £150.00 plus post and packing.

MGCC Members price from £135.50 plus £11.00 P&P UK

MGF/TF Convertible Top Cover

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 37

Tyre Trainers • Prevents flat spots on tyres • Reduces side wall cracking on older tyres • Slot together design for use on wider profile tyres • Suitable for cars, trailers, caravans etc • Possible garage stop position markers For tyres over 205 profile we recommend slotting two tyre trainers together. The tyre trainer can also be used as a marker for parking a car in the correct position in a tight garage as corner holes allow it to be screwed in place.

Sold in pairs in storage case.

RRP £16.00 plus post and packaging

MGCC Members price £14.40 plus £7.50 P&P UK

Supertex semi tailored indoor cover • 100% Dustproof • Super soft Fleece interior lining • Very breathable eliminating condensation • Supertex is also water resistant and is perfect in carports and barns • Available in Red, Blue & Green, supplied with storage bag Prices start from RRP £105.00 plus post and packing.

MGCC Members price from £90.00 £11.00 P&P UK

Replace Car wing cover with Car Dehumidifying Crystals

Waterproof and Breathable Straps to wheels and under body Semi tailored shape for close fitting Eliminate moisture getting into your classic Silver Grey in colour to reflect UV and Heat RRP £49.95 plus post and packaging

Rechargable pack of moisture absorbing crystals. Simply place on a dash or centre console and the crystals will absorb any excess moisture.

The blue indicator will turn pink when fully absorbed, simply put in a microwave or oven for a few minutes and the pink indicator will turn back to blue ready to be re-used.

MGCC Members price £44.95 plus £7.50 P&P UK

MGCC Members price £10.75 plus £2.50 P&P UK

OCTOBER 2015

37

23/09/2015 18:15

BTCC

Rockingham

By Paul Goodman Photos Mick Edwards

T

he Dunlop MSA British Touring Car teams and drivers headed back south after the drama and excitement of Knockhill to Rockingham.

With just three meetings and nine races left in the 2015 season, at least six drivers could still be champion.

Rockingham is an unusual circuit with the high speed banked circuit forming the perimeter with the twisty road course crammed inside. The BTCC contenders use the banked turn four and the wide straight in front of the grandstand, dropping off the turn one banking into the infield. The teams have to set the cars up to maximise the straight line speed, but to also have the ability to turn sharply through the tight corners.

Andy Priaulx was absent from the BMW ranks, racing in another series for BMW, and so dropped out of the title race. He was replaced by Nick Foster who raced for West Surrey/BMW for several years.

Rockingham Circuit has always favoured the longer wheelbase cars so the 888 MG6 cars were expected to perform well. Andrew Jordan had kept in the championship

38

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 38

chase by finishing all three Knockhill races in the top ten and Jack Goff was eager to gain a second race win after his triumph at Snetterton. The team were still in touch with the Yuasa Honda team in the Manufacturer’s Championship so the aim was to outscore Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden.

The first session on Saturday was wet, so with a dry forecast for the rest of the weekend, very few cars set a time. The track was perfectly dry for session two and the two MG6 drivers looked to be right on the pace with Andrew Jordan topping the timesheet with Jack Goff just behind in fourth place. The time differences were tiny between the cars, meaning that qualifying places were going to be determined by tenths of a second.

The MG6s carried their form into qualifying. It looked for a while as if Jack was going to get pole position, but he actually ended the session in fourth. This became third when Gordon Shedden was given a four place grid penalty. Andrew was only 0.2 of a second adrift, but the times were so close that this resulted in tenth spot on the grid.

When the red light went out for race one, the field got away from the line in grid order. Gordon Shedden in the Honda drove a storming race, passing Jack to take second place. Matt Jackson took the victory in the Ford Focus with Aaron Smith just staying ahead of Jack to take the remaining podium spot. So Jack finished fourth and Andrew pushed his way through the field to take sixth place.

When the fastest lap times from race one were published, there was good and bad news for MG. Jack had achieved fourth fastest time, but Andrew, stuck in the midfield, could only achieve 11th.

The subsequent race didn’t go well for the MG6s. After some close racing, Jack finished ninth and Andrew 12th.

The draw for race three brought Jack some good luck. His grid position for race three would be second. Nearly all the cars were using the soft tyres for this race. Jack made a great start and was in the mix for the lead, but sadly contact with another car pushed him down to last place. He then had to stop to get the car checked and, although he resumed, he finished a lap down in 19th place. Andrew couldn’t break out of the midfield, finishing ninth but scoring more valuable points.

Highest scorer over the weekend was Gordon Shedden in the Yuasa Honda.

His team-mate Matt Neal also ran well.

This means that with just six races to go Honda lead MG 888 by 45 points in the Manufacturer’s Championship. In the driver’s standings, Andrew is fifth, some 46 points behind Gordon Shedden. Jason Plato in the VW CC had a troubled first two races, but managed to pick up good points in race three to be second in the championship.

www.mgcc.co.uk

23/09/2015 18:15

MERCHANDISE

FEATURE CLUB

Christmas Cards available from the MG Car Club

2

1

3

4 5

1. Catching the Post Christmas Card

A R Wheatland design Christmas card measuring 12.5cm x 17.5cm featuring an MG PA Airline Coupe

£1.50 each + 50p P&P each 2. The Railway Crossing Christmas Card

A single Kevin Walsh design Christmas card measuring 17.5cm x 12.5cm featuring an MGA

£1.50 each + 50p P&P each 3. MG ZR Christmas Card

Pack of five cards featuring the Tony Jardine and Kevin Piper MG ZR 160.

Message inside the card reads ‘With Best Wishes for Christmas and New Year’

£3.50 per pack + £2.00 P&P 4. Christmas Eve at the Station Christmas Card

A Kevin Walsh design Christmas card measuring 12.5cm x 17.5cm featuring an MG YA

£1.50 each + 50p P&P each 5. Christmas Dinner at the Bell Christmas Card

A Kevin Walsh design Christmas card measuring 12.5cm x 17.5cm featuring an MG TD

£1.50 each + 50p P&P each

We also stock a wide variety of cards for any occasion

To order any of the cards please visit www.mgcc.co.uk/shop/ category/cards/ or phone 01235 555552 www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 39

OCTOBER 2015

39

23/09/2015 18:15

Policies from

£76

****

**

Classic insurance redefined.

Tailor your classic car policy to suit your needs.

Wider eligibility cover now available for members of the MG Car Club: • Young enthusiasts from aged 18 • MGs covered from 15 years old • Mileage limits extended up to 10,000 miles To discover the Footman James difference, call our friendly UK team for a quote today.

0333 207 6074 or visit footmanjames.co.uk

Classic benefits included*: Salvage retention Shows and events Spare parts (up to a limit of £250) European motoring (up to 35 days per trip)

Cover options*: Breakdown with options to include European cover and Homestart Agreed value Driving other classics Drive to work Track day cover Wedding hire cover and many more

Specialist rates for club members

Part of the Towergate Group

Classic Car | Classic Bike | Modern Car | Modern Bike | Kit Car | Collectors | Classic Motor Trade | Household *All cover is subject to insurers terms and conditions, which is available upon request. **Premium example based on: 1978 MG Midget. Value: £2000.

Value: £2800. Main policy only and does not include any FJ+ cover options. All premiums assume the vehicle is not the main car and includes Insurance Premium Tax. Male driver aged over 25 years old, 2000 annual limited mileage, and full clean driving licence with no claims or convictions. Member of associated club. Postcode OX10, vehicle garaged with no modifications. Includes a £10 arrangement fee.

Footman James is a trading name of Towergate Underwriting Group Limited. Registered in England No.4043759. Registered Address: Towergate House, Eclipse Park, Sittingbourne Road, Maidstone, Kent ME14 3EN. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Telephone calls may be recorded. FP ADCLC205.11.14

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 40

23/09/2015 18:15

Peter Jones • 01225 837545 • peterjones1880@me.com

VINTAGE NEWSLETTER

Vintage Newsletter

Welcome to the

Morgan with one of his many Vintage MG’s

“Yes – but does it make it go any better?”

Morgan Marshall

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 41

John Venables called the other day and pointed out that it is now getting on for 30 years since Morgan Marshall died and many of our younger members might not have been born then; even those as old as the hills may not have had the happy occasion to have met the man himself, so would I pen a few short lines by way of description of the name that appears on so many 18/80 log books.

Some years ago Roger Stanbury and I wrote a reasonably detailed account of our friendship with Morgan, and John Day was

kind enough to turn it into an illustrated booklet that was syndicated to the Vintage Register members. I lent my copy to someone and, as a wise old friend once observed, “It is better to give books away rather than just lend them – and there is very little difference in cost!” Yes, it seems that my copy is not on my shelf any more, so much of what I now write is from the fuzz of distant memory.

However in 1965, at the tender age of 17, I bought my first car, a TC, for £120. Or, more accurately I put my hard saved £20 down and my grandmother stumped up the rest. This, after all, is one of the main purposes of grandparents. The car was a wreck and in constant need of repair. One Steve Dear (of Motor Master Battery fame) directed this mechanical virgin on his threshold to Morgan Marshall, 1, Chapel Green Lane, Redland for the much needed help and advice. Later that week I met the man. Oddly enough he seemed very old, though he was actually only in his mid 50s – 12 years younger than I am now!

OCTOBER 2015

41

23/09/2015 18:15

NEWSLETTER VINTAGE

I say ‘later that week’ as, if one went to the faded green front door and rang the bell, there was rarely a reply or any sign of life. Phoning had a similarly disappointing result. One day I hopefully arrived and found a fellow oily finger-nailed MG owner haplessly ringing, but this time I was initiated into the correct procedure when receiving no reply, by the indefatigable Roger Stanbury. First one peered through the lattice gate into the back garden to see if there were any signs of movement.

Then you removed to the ‘Back Garage’, that was up Hazel Lane to the rear of the property, where he was often known to work with ‘helper’, Ascot, in the triple garage he had there.

If still a blank then over to Lower Redland Road, up the lane to try at ‘The Loft House’ garages— the largest of which held half a dozen ancient vehicles. If not there, then the lockups on Hampton Road and even those on St Andrews Road could be visited. If all these drew a blank then back to the front door as he may be back by then and there was always the chance of meeting some other enthusiast who was searching too. He was notoriously difficult to get hold of.

Luckily for me I worked for the family business just down the road in Redland and spent much of my time whizzing around Bristol in a Mini Van delivering flowers. This gave me ample opportunity to ‘pop in’ to ‘catch’ Morgan off guard and chat to him about his daring-dos in the old days; he was sometime ‘bouncer’ for MacDermid in the

42

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 42

Peter Jones • 01225 837545 • peterjones1880@me.com

famed MG ‘Cream Cracker’ trials cars, his love affair with everything 18/80 was second to none (these were the days when they were considered less than an ideal mode of transport) the most famous of which, KX the Mk1 fabric covered, narrow bodied speed model, which was in constant use! These frequent and often longish visits were less than encouraged by the parental owners of the shop. Before mobile phones or Citizens Band radio I was utterly uncontactable as the minutes slipped seamlessly into hours and that did cause some family friction, not to mention irate flowerless customers!

These were the days of the Motor Accessory Shop and the young and enthusiastic me would go and buy wonderful things like spotlights, exhaust ‘boosters’, windscreen washers, map lights, reversing lights and so on. After fitting these boons to any 1960s motorist, I proudly presented the lavishly attired vehicle for his inspection. He would look with polite interest each week as something new was added, and then comment, “Yes, but does it make it go any better ?” In almost all cases the answer was no.

It was Morgan who encouraged me to enter MGCC events – the first was the Salisbury Trial; from then on I never looked back or, for that matter, stopped going in to take broken bits to him for advice on repair.

On more than one occasion the broken part would be examined carefully and, if irreparable (as was often the case) he would potter off to ‘the cellar’ (abandoning the customer’s car he had been working on) and come back some time later with an appropriate second hand (often very second hand) replacement. “How much do I owe you?” – “Well fit it and see if it works first” was the standard reply. I think this was to encourage the youthful enthusiast who, at the time, was earning £6/week (motto: never work in the family firm) to keep enjoying the motor sport that the car was designed for.

On one occasion he was persuaded to act as a ‘Concours d’Elegance’ mechanical judge at a West Country MMM event. There were two outstandingly shiny examples

(“Yes, but does it make it go any better?” grumbles). One car he marked down on mechanical condition so that it came second instead of the customary first. The owner politely enquired, “Why?” – “The front axle is in the wrong way round,” came the prompt reply. “No it’s not!” “Is it difficult to steer on a straight road?” “Well, yes.” “The front axle is on the wrong way round.” This he could tell just by looking at it!

Well time passed, a lot of his rented lockup garages were sold for housing development and cars had to be repatriated to the Chapel Green Lane address. One of these was a grand Morris Colonial. Off he set with a gallon of petrol, a spare magneto and a battery and was really disappointed that he couldn’t get the engine to start – it had been fine when he parked it there, just after the war….

Another vehicle was an MG YB that had been in a head on shunt and the radiator had got knocked back onto the fan, which had rather spoiled it, so the insurance company wrote the car off. This had been carefully laid up for later restoration to take the place of his cousin Norah’s YB. Alas, in the intervening years the garage roof had fallen in and the vandals had poked about a bit so what, having levered open the rotting garage door, we found was a large pile of rusted bodywork but fairly sound mechanics. Rather a disappointment after all those years of paying rent.

The Z Magnette in another garage looked fairly good on the surface as the garage doors were prised apart to let the light in. Then if you looked at the floor where the much fibreglassed cills resided, one each side, the scale of any restoration became all too apparent.

Then there were all the 18/80s. He told me that he tried to collect one of each model and body type – then have another of each as spare parts (that would be about 20 cars)!

When I met him first he was up to 10 or 12 I think. Well the time came for repatriation, several ‘helpers’ were recruited to lend a hand first finding, then exhuming from the depths of dingy, neglected buildings, the remains of vehicles that had been stored there for many years. This was exciting! Many times he towed with KX and, after the tyres had been blown

www.mgcc.co.uk

23/09/2015 18:15

Peter Jones • 01225 837545 • peterjones1880@me.com

up and ‘trade plates’ attached, a ‘helper’ was ensconced in the surviving vestiges of the driver’s seat, cocooned in the remnants of the bodywork, and had the task of keeping the vehicle going in roughly the same direction as the tow car and, preferably, not running up the back of it as they processed back to Chapel Green Lane.

Once they were all together again, space being made by selling some of the minor MMMs, the Austin 7 tractor (two gearboxes

and a P type rear axle with trials tyres – “double reverse” was the lowest gear and it could tow a trailer full of hay at 2½ miles per hour at 4,000 rpm), there was also the odd ‘other make’ about the place too. Friends and casual visitors were always invited to do a ‘tour’ of these venerable machines learning their antecedents, particular characteristics and how they were acquired.

To build up his stock in the 1960s and 1970s Morgan actually advertised for 18/80s in the more discerning motoring magazines and they came from all parts of the country.

He would tell of the epic journey back from West Sussex in the depths of winter where they had to stop every half hour or so and change places as it was so cold in the towed vehicle with a dead engine.

Time had marched on a bit, my father had retired and I was obliged to take earning a living a little more seriously so I took to visiting him on my way home from work. I would ring

VINTAGE NEWSLETTER

the door bell and, as he was easier to find at that time of day, he often answered with the friendly “Oh it’s you is it? you’d better come in for some tea.” Often Norah was there and we would clear a seat in the sitting room, peering round piles of magazines, having ‘tea and sticky buns’ and chatting about this and that for an hour or two – happy days.

When his cousin Norah became ill and was in palliative care in Exeter I dropped him down in my then brand new Black MG Maestro 1600 with the optional extra of an electronic dashboard. We were a shade late so I was pressing on a bit down the M5. “What is the significance of that 105 on the dashboard Peter?” “That is how fast we are going.” He looked out of the window for a bit and came back with, “I don’t believe it!”

Alas Norah’s death hit him quite hard, and he became quite confused. Many friends kept looking in and chatting about ‘old times’, stories from which he could accurately recount and he enjoyed the memories. When he passed away, after a short time in a care home, there was the task of clearing the house—but that is another story entirely….

The Kimber Classic Trial 2015 From a Vintage point of view

By Peter Jones

Well, after 12 months of taking the MG 18/80’s engine apart and re-assembling over and over again, it finally started to work with something like its old gusto. Now to test the rest of the machine, and found I had brakes working, the steering that still needs a modicum of attention was functional, the body reasonably quiet and the engine seemed to run sweetly. The last test run, before the trial, was on Friday night – to the garage to fill up with fuel. On the way home it positively romped up Prior Park Road, I turned left and cruised along the Bradford Road and, with a flourish, swung right down Shaft Road and arrived at my drive gate. Hopping out, with gazelle like grace, I heard a small ‘crack’ but didn’t think anything of it. Gate and garage opened, I went back to the Vintage MG and clambered back into the ‘command and control’ seat, only to notice that the steering wheel had broken! Now of all

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 43

the things that I checked for flaws, the steering wheel was the last thing I thought of looking at.

So instead of going into the house and whiling a few hours away drinking tea and chatting to Christine (Stanbury) who had

come down specially to passenger on the trial, whilst Victoria prepared a delicious repast I stayed in the garage to effect some sort of repair that would not be too obvious to the scrutineer – they can get a bit picky about steering.

Peter Jones’ and David Mothersdill’s MG 18/80s at rest.

OCTOBER 2015

43

23/09/2015 18:15

NEWSLETTER VINTAGE

The steering wheel spokes on the 18/80 are made out of spring steel and are designed to flex as the driver grapples to keep control on the more undulating surfaces. It would appear that mine had flexed well enough over the years to have a stress fracture across one of the spokes where it joins the hub at the end of the steering column. The sprung spokes radiate from a central disk that is riveted onto the hub, and drilling out one of these rivets is more of a job than I would care to do again in a hurry as they are “as hard as hell in the night”, as one of my Somerset friends describes particularly hard things. The cunning temporary repair that, hopefully, will be shown on a photo that may accompany this small piece, is probably one of those ‘nothing more permanent than a temporary job’ things, unless, that is, someone has a spare steering wheel they could let me have.

Well next day, Saturday, the weather was overcast and we set off for the start, in mildly high spirits, at the Lanes Hotel in West Coker. Along the way we came across Dave Mothersdill and Mike Mainprice in MG 1200 – he seemed to be going very well until he got to a hill when things went badly wrong – not an ideal problem to have on a trial. We tinkered a bit and it went well enough to get to the start.

A cup of coffee, a chat with friends old and new and we were ready to set off – being the oldest car I get the unalloyed pleasure of being the first away and this usually means I get to most of the ‘hills’ (Observed Sections) before the photographers. This year was different though, as we had a few ‘pit stops’ during the morning to attend to en-route, so I imagined that as we flashed to the top of the sections the cameras would flash all around us. Alas, the first of these sections, Windmill Hill, was marked out by broomsticks on a grassy bank that had received more than its fair share of rain the night before, and we were stopped on the slippery surface by the ‘six’ marker – later entrants fared rather better. The second test involved us guessing how long it would take to drive from line ‘A’ to line ‘B’ in seconds over a certain inclined stone path. We chose a number and off we set with Victoria counting off the time by reciting “one crocodile, two crocodiles, three crocodiles…” etc, a second timing

The temporary steering wheel repair.

44

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 44

Peter Jones • 01225 837545 • peterjones1880@me.com

trick she had once, innumerable years ago, been taught at junior school. Alas, whereas she should have said ‘crocodile’ she in fact intoned ‘c-r-o-c-o-d-i-l-e’ and this perfectly understandable error rather spoiled that score too.

However it is only a game.

The day progressed from then on splendidly and we romped to the top of all the hills (Short Cross, Seldon Hill and Stoney Lane) until lunchtime at the Camelot where we decided to have another go at David’s engine, but this time in a more leisurely fashion. Thinking it may be the condenser breaking down I, with inestimable generosity, donated my brand new spare condenser in replacement of Dave’s rather battered example. No difference. We checked the rotor arm for shorting, this was OK too. The points were operating in their customary laconic fashion so we assumed that the ignition side was functioning as well as could be expected.

Taking the float out of the chamber I noticed something ghostlike lurking in the seating of the metering pin. I removed the bronze nut to find a bit of ‘slosh’ tank sealant wedged there. Well this could have been the problem of the restricted fuel flow! Replacing everything, there was very little difference so we removed the carburettor dash pots, pistons and pins and peered down into the jets from above. It appeared that the level of petrol in the float chamber was greater than that in the front jet! Must be a blockage, so I persuaded Dave to dismantle the front jet and float chamber from both carburettors and the choke and throttle linkages (no mean feat) and, pinching the rear feed banjo with two fingers and blocking the inlet with another, he blew into the top; and out of the front banjo, with a pop, shot another ‘slosh’ sealant fragment. The result was spectacularly efficacious and MG 1200 had regained its youthful vitality.

Off we set, with the faint aroma of ‘unleaded’ about us, for the afternoon’s fun. All went well on Batcombe but before the descent into Alham Splash, Dave was again experiencing the old problems and, as there is a steep descent into Alham Splash and an even steeper ascent out of it, again he decided that discretion was the better part of valour and so retired hurt.

David trying to get MG1200 running correctly

Waving a sad farewell we continued down to the much photographed section and here put in the ‘fastest time of the day’ through the ford and back out the other side to stop ‘astride the line’ in such a blast of speed and energy that the marshals were seen to scatter before us and the watch stopped at just 18.99 seconds!

Three more sections (Honeycliffe, Outcome Hill and Hell Ladder Lane) were all cleared and it started to rain so, stopping only to put the hood up in deference to Christine’s comfort (something that Roger never seemed to consider) we motored back to the Lanes Hotel and thence back to Bath – about 200 miles in all.

A later phone call to Dave assured us that he did get home OK but not before things got worse and worse and he eventually was forced to look under the bonnet. On inspection he noted that on re-assembly he had mislaid a small split pin so had simply put one of the linkage clevis pins into his pocket for later re-fitting. As it turned out this was the very pin that held the front carburettor jet in place and so, going over the bumps, it had shaken down, leaving the carburettor in question on something more than full choke! He pushed it back up into the hole and all was well again… Just goes to show.

Sadly we were the only two Vintage Register cars of the 46 entries—there were five M types so perhaps we could enter two teams of ‘Vintage Era’ vehicles next year, always assuming that they are not too proud!

Working on MG 1200

www.mgcc.co.uk

23/09/2015 18:15

From performance to perfection, modern to masterpiece. A simple repair or a bespoke interior, make Ashley James your first port of call. With over 35 years of automotive trimming experience, our craftmanship is second to none.

Our products include seating retrims, carpeting, head liners, tonneau & hoods.

“We look forward to creating your bespoke interior�

Ashley James Autotrim Fleet House, Dark Lane, Blackrod, Lancashire, BL6 5LB Telephone 01257 476000 sales@ashleyjamesautotrim.co.uk www.ashleyjamesautotrim.co.uk www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 45

OCTOBER 2015

45

23/09/2015 18:15

FISHER SERVICES...

THE BEST SELECTION OF MG PARTS

As the SE London and Kent premier MG specialist, we offer a comprehensive range of services including: full workshop facilities and extensive stock of parts for all your MG requirements. Specialising in all MG models from pre-war to present.

Vehicle Restorers & Spares

OUR BRANDING & LOGO MAYBE NEW!

Handcrafted bespoke bodywork

Call:

We have staff with over 50 years MG experience to care for your MG

020 8776 7695 Please quote MG Car Club when phoning

NOW!

Email: info@fisher-services.co.uk

www.fisher-services.co.uk

TRADE DE MEM MEMBER MEMB

Unit 11, Abbey Trading Estate, Bellgreen Lane, Lower Sydeham SE26 5TW

MG OWNERS’ CLUB

MEMBER RECOMMENDED SUPPLIER

BUT REST ASSURED THAT THE QUALITY, DEDICATION & PRECISION OF OUR WORK REMAINS UNCHANGED! AS DOES THE FACT THAT WE STILL SELL SPARES! DRIVE OVER, MEET THE TEAM & SEE OUR 1960’S WORKSHOP TAKE A LOOK AT OUR WEBSITE

www.colingroomclassiccars.co.uk 01803 813668 Unit 2 Crosspark | Marldon Rd Ipplepen | Devon TQ12 5TY

Experts in MG Restoration, Servicing and Diagnostics

10%

Discount off labour to MG CC members

Established 1989

Crown Classic Cars Ltd is a small family run business with over 30 years hands on experience of British Saloon & Sports cars. We offer a quality service, and ensure that the standard of personal care that we provide is the same for all

customers whether your car is valued at £2,000 or £100,000.

We have a rare expertise and a passionate enthusiasm that translates into high quality workmanship for our customers, whether servicing, repairing or fully restoring.

Crown Yard, Crown Road, St Margarets, Twickenham, Middlesex TW1 3EE Telephone: +44 (0)20 8891 6101 Email: info@crownclassiccars.co.uk www.crownclassiccars.co.uk Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8.00am - 5.30pm, Saturday 9.00am – Midday

46

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 03-46.indd 46

www.mgcc.co.uk

23/09/2015 18:16

Jeremy Hawke mgk3007@btinternet.com +44 (0)1225 863934 www.triple-mregister.org

TRIPLE M NEWSLETTER

Triple M Newsletter

Welcome to the

Welcome to our ‘Summer’ spread, one of the easier ones to fill event-wise, but more difficult to do photo-wise as I tend to be a bit spoilt for choice, so lest I get ‘cropped’ by the editor, we’ll get straight on with it:

The Summer Gathering This year’s Summer Gathering was as is usual/customary/ traditional/compulsory, held at Peter Green’s home in Farnham Royal in July. The weather held good on the day, though an overturned horse box on the M4 and the resulting traffic chaos tested 80 year old cooling systems to the limit! Forty-eight cars attended, with 101 people in tow and if anyone turned up in ‘modern’ transport, nobody seemed to notice.

Part of the day’s fun was a light-hearted Gymkhana, which was just as well, for much pride was swallowed. Fiona and Grace Henderson walked off with first and second places in their J2, with Andrew Taylor having to settle for third in Elizabeth’s PB (no doubt “taking care of the lawn”, “running in” etc, etc). In the Pride of Ownership, cars were divided into two classes – four cylinder and six cylinder, which at least kept things simple, but as it’s all selfjudged, you get a multitude of ‘scoring’ systems. When the dust settled, the order was Peter Prosser (KN), Pat Boghossian (L1), Peter Green (K3), first, second and third respectively in the sixes and Ian Davison (J2), Oliver Richardson (C), Howard Maguire (J4) in the fours. I cannot help but point out that for gentle competition

The six cylinder Triple M MGs

at least, it would appear that a J2 is the car to have…! The day’s quizzes were won by Christine Hood and Grace Henderson respectively.

As to sustenance on offer? I can only quote Bob Clare: “As always, the commissariat provided outstanding service – cold beer, soft drinks, fresh water, tea, coffee and of course the BBQ with hot chicken, sausages, etc. out in the open and salad stuff in the garage area. I was not the only one to have two goes at this before moving on the strawberries and cream!”

Holiday arrangements have meant that I’ve missed this event two years on the trot (I really must do better next year). But to those of you who have not been before, but have perhaps maybe thought of it, I can only quote Bob Clare again: “Of all the events available to us, the lucky carers of Triple-M MG cars, surely the Green family’s Summer Gatherings rank as the best in the UK and probably Europe. In my dotage my spectrum of attendance at MG and indeed VSCC activities has gradually dwindled. However, Peter Green’s remains top of my list. This year’s was no exception.

My thanks to Peter and his team. Long may the event continue.”

Enough said.

Triple M MGs at the the Summer Gathering, everyone must be tucking into the food!

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 47

OCTOBER 2015

47

24/09/2015 10:41

NEWSLETTER TRIPLE M

Jeremy Hawke mgk3007@btinternet.com +44 (0)1225 863934 www.triple-mregister.org

D0311 tackles the Water Splash

Lincolnshire Tour

(Thank You to our Chairman!)

Photos Dick Morbey and Bill Abbot

Altogether 54 cars and 101 people (what a coincidence!) took part in this mid-August event. In an area believed by many to be uniformly flat, it was not surprising that during wartime many military airfields were constructed in Lincolnshire. The Petwood hotel at Woodhall Spa was event HQ, which for a time during WW2 had been the Officers’ Mess for 617 squadron.

The event was notable for the range of cars taking part. A highlight was the appearance of not one but four K1 models, three of which had made the trip from Germany. Significantly, all were in a ‘proper’ form -i.e. they had not been carved up into K3 lookalikes! Five F-types and D-types were also in evidence!

Several cars arrived on trailers but the vast majority of arrived under their own steam, many from far away. Charlie and Pat Cartwright had brought their F1 up from the far west of Cornwall, admittedly in easy stages. By contrast Ewan Harris and his newly recruited passenger came up from Devon in one hop, arriving in time for the welcome party.

Less fortunate were Aubrey and Rene Paverd, whose PA decided to shed a cylinder head core plug somewhere in Yorkshire. After an appeal for help everybody looked in their spares tins and several replacements were found. Aubrey made an early morning 100 mile dash to the hotel to retrieve these, hot footed back to Yorkshire where the plug was fitted and the car turned up as good as gold by tea time.

48

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 48

The framework of the event was a somewhat familiar one: there were two touring days, both of which explored the rolling and picturesque Wolds, thereby defeating the notion that the area is flat. Day one included a lunch stop at the Royal Oak inn at Little Cawthorpe – known to the locals as ‘the Splash’ (there is a ford) and proceeded to a preserved steam railway on the fringe of the Wolds. During the day there was a hotly-contested observation quiz and a pride of ownership competition.

That evening, everyone was ‘at leisure’ and was able to decide where to go for food and drink and entertainment. Some decided to visit the unique Kinema in the Woods, a 1920s back-projection cinema theatre, one of whose delights included a Compton cinema organ, which arose majestically from the pit during a recital that had been specially arranged for us.

The second day’s tour was for many the highlight of the event: proceeding via meandering and at times unkempt roads the group made it to the Lincolnshire aviation heritage centre at East Kirkby where we witnessed two taxi runs of the residents Avro Lancaster aircraft. By dint of some heavy duty marshalling, all the cars that were then still running were placed in model and date order in front of the majestic aircraft where they were photographed by Neil Cave and his team of photographers who had come along specially for the occasion.

www.mgcc.co.uk

24/09/2015 10:41

Jeremy Hawke mgk3007@btinternet.com +44 (0)1225 863934 www.triple-mregister.org

Mention of the non-runners prompts the following sick list, not all of which could be resolved on the road, although many were put to rights thanks to enthusiastic self help from the participants with generous support from Steve Hall of Hall’s garage of Morton. Casualties included David Kempton’s J3 which suffered an oil pump drive failure. Undaunted, he was able to continue in his Riley saloon which he just happened to have lying around.

Frank Ashley’s M-type and Bill Niven’s PA had final drive problems, Martin Jacobs had worries with a leaking oil filter, Rod Ptak’s lovely L1 saloon seemed plagued with fuel delivery problems throughout the event, although he kept going, while Martin Gratte’s J2 decided at one point to deposit much of its oil on the road – the problem being overcome thanks to Steve Hall’s ministrations.

The event concluded with a Gala Dinner at which toasts were drunk to absent friends, the Chairman gave an end of year report and the diners were regaled

by James Green, until recently the owner of the aforesaid Kinema.

The following morning thanks were given to the organisers as well as to other helpers including Mike Hewson who had given route planning suggestions, and Bob Welch and his team from the MGCC Lincolnshire Centre. All agreed that it had been great fun and that we should all do more of the same.

TRIPLE M NEWSLETTER

The Lincolnshire Tour -The lengths some people go to in order to get a decent photo.

Too Good an Opportunity to miss – The Lincolnshire Tour Gathers Round the Lancaster

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 49

OCTOBER 2015

49

24/09/2015 10:41

NEWSLETTER TRIPLE M

Jeremy Hawke mgk3007@btinternet.com +44 (0)1225 863934 www.triple-mregister.org

Wiscombe Paddock in the Autumn sunshine - C0272 and KN0336. Photo: Jeremy Hawke

Wiscombe Hillclimb While some were ogling exotic machinery at the Goodwood Revival, no fewer than six MMM cars turned out for a day’s sport at the Devon venue, with a further helping of senior MMM stalwarts prowling around the paddock for good measure. Heavy rain the night before made for ‘interesting’ conditions during practice (847cc’s of J2 would not have unnerved me half as much as the ‘modern’ I was driving), but all the MMM runners managed to keep to the tarmac. With only a brief shower in the morning, by afternoon the track had dried nicely and times began to tumble. With the final results yet to be published I’m not sure who came out on top, but everyone (I think) came through the day unscathed. Those enjoying the day were: Frank Ashley M Type Hamish McNich PA Howard Harman PA s/c Chaz Jones L Magna s/c Graham Meyer KN s/s, s/c Oliver Richardson C Type s/c What no J2s you ask? Well, spare a thought for Christian Hoptner and his car (s/c), who had entered and planned to make the trip all the way from Germany (there’s enthusiasm for you). Unfortunately, all the disruption currently happening at the Calais end of the tunnel meant that he had to cancel his entry at short notice and was unable to attend.

Note for next year: For the first time this year there was a Pre 1955 racing – sports racing and hillclimb specials class, ‘for cars currently, or originally fitted with two seats’. This means that stripped or s/s MMMs no longer have to run (and get chased up the hill) with the scary stuff, so KN0336 got to socialise with the other MMMs in the paddock rather than being in with the Philbeams, Jedis et al.

Hamish’s PA and Frank’s M at rest in the Wiscombe Paddock.

Photo: Jeremy Hawke

50

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 50

Book Review – The Hawke History of MMM Competition Cars (KarlJoachim Wiessmann): Recently, I received an unexpected package in the post, all the way from Germany. After a considerable amount of research Karl Wiessmann has just published a comprehensive record of the competition records of all the racing models, including J3s and the ‘EX’ cars. It is fitting (and the family are grateful) that KarI has chosen to dedicate the book to Mike Hawke, whose earlier research forms much of the book’s basis. This is not a coffee-table photo album, but a blow by blow listing of appearances and results for each car as ascertained from a mountain of period publications, photos and other sources, acknowledging the input of a number of contributors who have spent years (decades more like) piecing bits of information together. Originally conceived as a follow up to the ‘K3 Dossier’, to cover all models without getting out of hand, the ‘data only’ approach has been adopted. The reader looking for ‘saucy bits’ will be disappointed, as the author notes that “the data is not suitable for answering the often emotionally debated question of how much M.G. Works DNA is still in the cars” – with a few exceptions these cars were used and abused over many years, with bits and pieces going here, there and everywhere!

ISBN: 978-3-930514-57-1, it can be ordered direct from the printers’ website (www.directa-verlag.de), but no doubt will shortly be available from the MMM book shop as well (www.triple-mshop.org).

As will ‘How They Ran – J1s and J2s in Competition’: Fed up with the prices some dealers are asking for second-hand copies, it is planned to run off another batch; hopefully they will be available in time for Christmas, perhaps avoiding the prospect of more pairs of socks from Santa.

www.mgcc.co.uk

24/09/2015 10:41

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 51

24/09/2015 10:41

NEWSLETTER MG6.3.5

Steve Haines • steve-haines@live.co.uk • www.facebook.com/groups/MG635Register twitter.com/635register

MG6.3.5 Newsletter

Welcome to the

For those in the Car Club who are owners of MG6, 3 or 5 and not formally on the Register, or MGCC members who are unsure who we are and what we do, here’s a brief explanation!

The Register supports all owners of the MG6, 3 and 5 globally, through our reports here in Safety Fast! and through our Facebook page and Twitter feed for chit chat, news, events and plenty of photos, technical advice and banter. We currently have 970 members on the page and welcome anyone with an interest in the 6, 3 or 5. International membership has increased rapidly over the last few months, especially from Thailand and Iran. New members are increasing day by day and even if you are just interested in the models, or thinking of purchasing one, we would love to see you on our Facebook page.

We have several dealers, MG Motor employees, customer service advisors, parts and accessories suppliers and members of the BTCC 888, Pirtek Racing and Jack Goff racing teams on the page. There is always an answer to a query, links to competitions, events and BTCC ticket giveaways courtesy of our close relationship with MG Motor. We occasionally assist MG Motor in customer feedback sessions and contact with the SMTC development team, who are always interested to know what characteristics we are looking for in a modern MG. Any new MG3 or 6 bought in the UK benefits from a three months free membership of the MG Car Club and we have been working closely with dealers to encourage new owners to join us in the Register. We would encourage all new and those owners not yet formally registered to do so by contacting Barry Faiers at mgmotor@nicbar.plus.com. Barry has worked extremely hard, with assistance from his wife Nicky, to get the formal Register in good order. We will be looking for someone to take this on within the committee for next year as a more specific task.

Owners have been made very welcome at local and national events this year, as has been seen in recent Safety Fast! reports.

We are always happy to support any events with the Centres or other Registers and would encourage you all to come along and say hello and have a look at what a modern MG offers owners. We are always more than happy to talk about our cars! Our annual events list is published shortly after Christmas each year and supports national events such as Pride of Longbridge, MG Live!,

and the BTCC season including the discounted MGCC weekend at Silverstone. Our AGM is always just before Christmas, where we take the opportunity to have a meal and a get together.

Our Committee consists of myself as Chairman, Barry Faiers as Treasurer / Registrar, Mark Cropper as Secretary, Matt Kimberley as Events and BTCC co-ordinator and Steve Taylor as our Technical guru. We are all very keen MG enthusiasts and most of us own more than one! Between us we have an MGA, MGB GT, MG ZT, MGF, MG Metro, MGTF and MGF, so are well and truly immersed in everything MG, old and new!

Mark and Aaron Cropper

Steve and Matt Haines

Matt Kimberley

Steve Taylor at MG’s flagship showroom in Piccadilly

As you can see from the photos, we are all very keen supporters of the BTCC and are delighted that MG continue to be successful, now in their fourth year with 888 Race Engineering. Long may it continue, as motorsport and MG have a long and glittering history which is still flourishing in 2015.

Please come and find us on Facebook, Twitter, come and say hello at an event, or drop us an email if you need any help or information about the models we support.

The MG 6.3.5 Register on display at Pride of Longbridge 2015

52

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 52

www.mgcc.co.uk

24/09/2015 10:41

Steve Haines • steve-haines@live.co.uk • www.facebook.com/groups/MG635Register twitter.com/635register

MG6.3.5 NEWSLETTER

Cars in the Park Lichfield 2015

MGs on display at the Lichfield event

Cars in the Park Lichfield has been an event held for many years.

Unlike some car shows they allow modern cars and even have large dealer representation. In 2014 I organised an MG 6.3.5 Register stand for five cars to dip a toe in the water, it was a huge success, therefore in 2015 I booked a stand for ten cars.

The show is held over two days and as in the previous year we exhibited a classic MG with its modern equivalent. On the Saturday we had Karen Caddy’s Magnette ZB Varitone with a 6 Magnette, and Mark Waring’s MG Metro Turbo with the MG3. On the Sunday we had John Crawford ZR. By doing this, when visitors say MG only made sports cars, we say well what about these! The oddest comment was from one lady who said that she could tell our 6 Magnette was a modern version of the Varitone and thought the new and the classic Magnette must have been designed by the same person as she thought they looked the same!

Whilst the petrol 6 has outsold the diesel it was not the case on the Register stand with Gordon Green’s Magnette on Saturday, Steve Taylor’s Magnette on Sunday and Scott Ramage’s GT on both days, the majority of 6s on display being diesels, even more so was that we had two Magnette diesels.

Last year we had numerous people wanting to sit in the 3 and try the controls etc; thanks to Simon Bennett at the MG Sales Centre we had a demonstrator on the stand, with brochures and business cards, and as a result if we had had a credit card machine we could have taken many deposits, Mrs Sue Cropper –‘Bennett’ doing a grand job generating leads!

Karen Caddy’s Magnette ZB Varitone alongside Mark Cropper’s MG6 Magnette

On the Sunday we had a Facelift 6 thanks to Gareth Hawkins. The new MG6 looked fantastic in black and created a lot of attention, with a lot of questions being asked about the MG designed diesel engine, our technical expert Steve Taylor having his work cut out.

Whilst the weather was good on the Saturday, we had two sharp showers on the Sunday with the event being closed early.

All in all it was a fantastic event and raised awareness that MG is back and here to stay and thanks to everyone who help make the weekend!

Mark Cropper – Secretary

Shoney Hawkins exhibited her stunning MG3 Style Lux in black alongside a new MG6.

BTCC round-up

This year has been a steady one for the MG/888 Pirtek Racing and Jack Goff racing teams, with consistent finishes at even the most non MG friendly tracks, such as at Knockhill recently. We were all delighted to see Jack Goff and his hard working team and family reap the rewards of a race three pole position draw and get his first BTCC win at Snetterton. Andrew Jordan has kept himself in Championship contention all season by making sure he clocks up points at every round and circuit, even if the circuit doesn’t suit the long wheel base, front wheel drive MG6. It’s interesting that the MGs are lapping faster than previous years, but not quite claiming as many podiums as in previous years.

Both Jack Goff and Andrew Jordan have appeared at local dealers’ Q&A sessions around the country before the race weekends, which has been well received. They always have a smile on their face and lots of time to chat with supporters and owners. Looks like they enjoy their jobs!

Marc Hynes’ former Quantel Bifold MG6 has also been seen up for sale. If anyone fancies racing in the BTCC, a cool £200k should at least buy the car! We all hope to see it back on the grid in 2016 with a privateer team.

Our next big gathering will have just been and gone at Silverstone, report to follow on this in November’s Safety Fast!. I’m

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 53

Jack Goff and his winner’s trophy from Snetterton. Photo: Jakob Ebrey

OCTOBER 2015

53

24/09/2015 10:41

NEWSLETTER MG6.3.5

Steve Haines • steve-haines@live.co.uk • www.facebook.com/groups/MG635Register twitter.com/635register

Jack Goff and Andrew Jordan in good spirits.

guessing we had a great weekend as always!

It’s been a real pleasure to support the teams this year, with unprecedented access to the teams, drivers and lots of opportunity for us owners to win free tickets and hospitality at all of the rounds all over the country. Our huge thanks to MG/888, Pirtek Racing and Jack Goff Racing for their friendliness and support of the Register this year. The highlight for us has to be having Jack’s MG6 GT on our stand at MGLive! and Jack signing autographs and chatting to owners for most of the Saturday. This took some expert negotiating with MG/888 and Jack’s team, so big thanks to all those involved.

The Chrome livery of Andrew Jordan’s MG6 to celebrate a new sponsorship deal with Pirtek. Photo: Jakob Ebrey

The BTCC is a very exciting and spectator friendly form of motor racing with great access to the teams and drivers. If you haven’t been to a race day, we would highly recommend you go along and experience it for yourself. It’s a real assault on the senses, the noise, smells and atmosphere really is addictive.

The Two wheeling MG6s of Andrew Jordan and Jack Goff. Photos: Jakob Ebrey

Events

Our AGM will be held on Saturday December 5 at 3pm in the MG Sales Centre at Longbridge, followed by our Christmas meal at the Guild, Bromsgrove from 7pm. It would be a pleasure to see as many owners and those interested in the models at the AGM for a catch up and a chat, or a drink and a meal at the Guild, Brewer’s Fayre in Bromsgrove later on. Any bookings for the meal need to come to me as soon as possible so we can confirm numbers. Our guest speaker will be Andy Kitson, Vice Director for Chassis at SAIC motor technical centre, who I’m sure will have some very interesting insights into the chassis design of the current and future MG models from around the world. Andy and his team have their own out of hours projects which they work on and as MG enthusiasts, can be seen out and about around the country at various events, supporting MGs on Track and at MGLive! Sprinting on the Stowe circuit.

The SAIC MG6 on the Stowe Circuit. Photo: Colin Murrell

54

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 54

The MG3 ran by the SAIC Motor Technical Centre attracted a lot of attention whilst sprinting on the Stowe circuit. Photo: Colin Murrell

We would like to hear from you all about any events and meets that you would like the Register to be represented at in 2016. Our focus due to the very national nature of our models in the UK has been limited to Pride of Longbridge, MGLive!, BTCC Silverstone and customer car events at the BTCC, particularly Thruxton and the AGM in December. We would dearly love to expand the events to some more local shows and meets now that there are more cars around the UK. We have seen some great meets around the world, particularly the Tehran meet back in May, which was very impressive!

Modern MGs at the Tehran meet in Iran.

www.mgcc.co.uk

24/09/2015 10:41

Steve Haines • steve-haines@live.co.uk • www.facebook.com/groups/MG635Register twitter.com/635register

MG Motor news

The newest of the MG marques have grown in number significantly over the last few months with a global increase in sales of all of the current models, but particularly the MG3 in the UK. The Facelift MG6 has been welcomed as a great improvement in economy, infotainment and build quality.

In light of the new car registration figures released in July, MG Motor UK took the opportunity to thank past, present and future customers for supporting the company and giving it its best June to date, which is very nice!

MG felt it was important to take the time to thank customers for their support and for putting faith in a brand that is continuing to grow because of them. In a series of videos, employees from across the company, including our very own Steve Taylor, thanked customers for their backing.

Matthew Cheyne, MG’s Head of Sales and Marketing, said: “We’re so grateful for the support our customers give. Without them, we wouldn’t be making the progress we are. Each month we’re watching our sales figures improve and it is fantastic to see.

“Every time a customer drives off in their new MG, we obviously say thanks and wish them all the best; however, those who don’t get a chance to meet the customers, but play a fundamental part in producing their new car, also want to have the opportunity to give their thanks.”

It’s great to see the MG 6 and 3 TV advert regularly appearing on a wide variety of UK TV channels, increasing the awareness of the latest models and promoting the great value that they represent.

The number of 65 plate cars appearing with their new owners on our Facebook page shows a big increase in sales yet again in September.

In July, members of the public and invited guests gathered to celebrate the official opening of the flagship showroom in the prestigious area of Piccadilly, London This new showroom, part of MG’s major expansion of dealerships, is a significant move for the marque. To mark the official opening of the flagship, people were given the opportunity to visit the showroom and join MG staff in celebrating this exciting move.

Wherever you live and whatever you drive, please come and pay us a visit at an event or on the Facebook page soon. There are lots of different aspects and ways to enjoy owning an MG6, 3 or 5 with owners of all sorts of ages and backgrounds all over the world and its getting larger by the day. 60 3NJOY!

MG6.3.5 NEWSLETTER

Register Regalia

We are also raising funds for the Register linked to our eBay Sales page which can be found at www.ebay.co.uk/usr/mg63_uk2015 We have Register badges, T shirts, grille badges, cloth badges, signed BTCC prints, mugs, Team Jack Goff stickers and other BTCC regalia for sale, with 10% of the sales going directly to Prostate Cancer UK. If you have any ideas of items you would like to see us stock, then please do let us know.

Clothing is also available from Top Signs through the MGCC shop www.mgcc.co.uk/shop/product/topsigns/

Prostate Cancer UK fund raising

This year’s chosen charity by the Register is Prostate Cancer UK. We have so far raised £400 from our year’s target of £500 by various fundraising channels, such as Gift Aid, raffles and donations from members. We are hoping that by our AGM and Christmas meal in December, we will meet and exceed our target. Please visit our Just Giving page and support the Register in this very worthwhile cause: www.justgiving.com/MG635Register If you have any fundraising ideas and would like to help support us in raising funds, please do get in touch.

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 55

OCTOBER 2015

55

24/09/2015 10:41

RACE TORQUE

The Midget of Paul Sibley at Oulton Park

Race Torque

by Ron Gammon

H

ere we are approaching the end of yet another year of excellent Club motor racing; it hardly seems possible that yet another year has gone by and that we are approaching the last race meeting of our season. That is of course our two day meeting at Snetterton on October 10-11. The schedule includes all bar one of the Club’s Championships, with much still to play for in most. No doubt there will be some fiercely fought-for points in the respective Championships and some clean honest Club motor racing to watch.

Of course on Sunday 11th we end the season with the ever popular British Motor Heritage Four Hour Classic Relay, limited to 26 teams to give adequate track space to all and each with its own garage to operate from. Performance is controlled so that we don’t end up with the major performance differentials that other relays offer, so the season should end on a high note of camaraderie. The essential is that everybody should enjoy the weekend, after all it’s Club motorsport, we do it for fun!

So one season ends and another one starts, actually it has already started because we have been in discussion with the circuit owners for some months trying to establish a calendar for 2016. Helpfully Silverstone have already issued the provisional dates of June 4-5 2016.

These, while not confirmed, allow us to fit the rest of the provisional programme around our main event. Let’s hope that nothing upsets the apple cart... again! Hopefully more details next month.

Talking of next year, competitors need to be aware of the mandatory requirement of the Hans devices in 2016. Many drivers will have helmets without the relevant fittings and will need to renew their helmets and also purchase a Hans device. As we understand the detail, it’s only those drivers of cars that are Period Defined (non Rally), that’s periods A through to H, which terminates on December 31 1976 who are allowed from January 2016 to race without Hans devices. All others must wear them. There is also a point about the width of the shoulder belts on which we are seeking clarification, whether those with the 3” belt can utilise the

56

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 56

Photos Dickon Siddall

Hans or whether it has to use the 2”. Quite an expense here with helmet, Hans and possibly belts needing renewal. Against that, there isn’t any doubt that the use of the Hans reduces the level of injury considerably.

The Club’s Chief Scrutineer, Chris Mount, suggests that competitors about to purchase FHR (Hans devices) would find it worthwhile reading the FIA Appendix L before purchase.

Now the Editor’s kind licence allows me to add a few comments about our Oulton Park race meeting, of which there is a full report elsewhere in the magazine. The weather forecast was a bit like the curate’s egg, good in places, and many were watching in the week prior to see what might happen. The day actually dawned wet but with the prospect of a clearance later in the day. Without doubt this is the best sequence, wet qualifying and dry race rather than the other way round. There was some excellent racing throughout without any serious problems, only one red flag in the day, although a couple of races lost a lap due to cars being in dangerous positions. The Safety Car drivers were definitely under-used, not one deployment at all! On the track limits saga we had just over one hundred reports from the sensors at Old Hall and at Lodge through the day. Out of those there were only a handful which progressed to three for the same car, at which point there is a black and white flag displayed to the offending driver. Does this mean that the message has got through? Well, the race meeting at Snetterton where there are far more sensors will be the test!

As always at Oulton we worked with the regulars who keep us on the straight and narrow (mostly!) and we had the normal overcomplement of marshals who say that they really enjoy our club racing atmosphere. A great event!

Finally to say that every year the Championship Coordinators have a meeting with the Race Committee; this year it’s on October 25. So any competitors or would-be competitors who have something which they would like raised at the meeting, please liaise with the relevant Coordinator so that it can be put onto the agenda.

The Race Committee currently consists of the following members: John Hutchison (Race Competitions Secretary), Andy Green, (Clerk of Course), Piers Hubbard, Geoff St John Mitchell (Club Steward), Richard Wilson (Club race competitor), Paul Stilling (Chief Marshal) and myself Ron Gammons as Chairman (Clerk of Course). The committee do not have scheduled meetings every month, more likely that the communication will be via email or telephone, but generally will meet say three or four times a year as required. Obviously we see most at the race meetings through the year in addition. If there’s something you want to raise please make contact, we will be happy to talk something through.

We hope to see you at Snetterton, reckoned by some to be the best Club meeting of the year.

www.mgcc.co.uk

24/09/2015 10:41

O/S/E/L/L/I ltd

Car sales, service, restoration, exchange engines, performance tuning.

Oselli ltd, Greenway Business Park, Winslow Road, Great Horwood, MK17 0NY 01993 849610 or 07831 597424

MGB

Midget/ A Series

Engines 1800cc lead free 1800cc fast road balanced 1840cc balanced stage 2 1950cc standard lead free 1950cc fast road stage 2

£1905 £2125 £2565 £2185 £2815

Heads Standard lead free Stage 2 lead free Stage 3 lead free Stage 3a lead free Stage 4 comp head

£465 £545 £675 £755 £2545

Other Tubular long branch large bore exhaust Oselli cast rocker cover £175 Weber carb kit £695 Performance distributor £195 Head and engines supplied on an exchange basis Prices subject to VAT

Engines Standard lead free £1905 Standard fast road balanced £2125 Stage 2 fast road balanced £2565 1293cc fast road stage 2 £2755 1380cc fast road stage 2 £2885 1400cc fast road stage 2 £3395

TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS

Oselli is over 50 years old In celebration we moved in 2012 to brand new premises of 9000+ sq ft.

Visit our website for more pictures and details:

www.oselli.com

Heads Standard lead free Stage 2 lead free Stage 3 lead free Stage 3a lead free Stage 4 comp head

£465 £545 £675 £755 £2545

Other Tubular long branch exhaust Oselli cast rocker cover £175 Weber carb kit £695 Performance distributor £195 Head and engines supplied on an exchange basis Prices subject to VAT

New From Webcon Multi throttle EFI system for MGB Webcon are delighted to announce the introduction of a range of new Alpha PRO5 kits to suit the MGB. The Alpha Gold kit includes a full Multi Throttle Engine Management system together with our MSX crossflow aluminium cylinder head to provide the power of a pair of twin 45DCOE carburettors along with the torque, driveability and refinement of a modern, powerful EFI system.

This is truly the ultimate induction for your ‘B’ The Alpha Silver kit combines the legendary power of a perfectly jetted Weber 45 DCOE matched to the reliability and torque of our PRO5 3D Mapped ignition system. The result is a smooth, powerful engine that completely transforms the MGB driving experience.

The Bronze Ignition Only kit is an expertly Mapped, OEM quality ECU, Wiring Loom, Crank Trigger set and Wasted spark coil which offers a complete Turnkey ignition solution to transform the reliability and driveability of your ‘B’. Our Bronze kit can be used with Weber or SU carburettors.

All Alpha PRO5 kits are supplied with our new Alphacal mapping software For more details, please contact:

Webcon UK Ltd

Dolphin Road, Sunbury, Middlesex. TW16 7HE. UK. Tel: +44 (0) 1932 787100 Fax: +44 (0) 1932 782725 Email: sales@webcon.co.uk Web: www.webcon.co.uk

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 57

OCTOBER 2015

57

24/09/2015 10:41

MGs ON TRACK

Sponsored by

MGs track The Year So on

Far… 2015!

Track Days It is around this time every year, we, the MGoT committee, start to discuss the calendar for the following year. You may recall reading in the last issue of Safety Fast!, Steve Hill, our contracts officer, explaining the complexities of putting a track day contract together and the financial risks we take in doing this. As you know, we are a not-for-profit-club and if we get it wrong when deciding what circuits to visit the following year, there can be a heavy price to pay!

2015 has been a very successful and at the same time, challenging year. Silverstone, our annual flagship event of some 90 MGs, always sells well, but only just managed to break even this year after inviting other marques to join us. We are also experiencing the same with our second largest event, Donington Park (75 MGs) on Monday October 5. If there are places available at the time you receive your copy of Safety Fast! we urge you to come along and find out for yourselves, what track days are all about! Donington is a circuit we have been using over the past few years to introduce newcomers to track days; even if there are no spaces available for your car, you are still invited to spectate (which is of course free of charge), make yourself known to a member of the MGoT team and we will arrange a passenger ride for you… I am sure you will go away convinced!

Two annual visits to Goodwood and Castle Combe circuits always sell extremely quickly as does Brands Hatch Indy (December 7), our regular seasoncloser. We have over the last few years also taken an MG session at Cadwell

58

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 58

Park, Snetterton and for this year Oulton Park. Other circuits we have been to include Brands Hatch Grand Prix, Bedford Autodrome, Croft, Pembrey and Hethel, the Lotus test track. All have their own uniqueness and we consistently try to offer you, MGs on Track members, different circuits. If you would like us to consider a track that we do not currently visit, please send an email to Steveh@ mgs-on-track.com.

The success of MGs on Track is all because of you, the MGoT Members, who support it with every track day you attend.

Without your support, we simply would not exist!

Publicity Events To continue the success and growth of MGs on Track we have actively increased our public awareness, not only through Safety Fast!, a regular monthly email newsletter and of course, our own website www. mgs-on-track.com, but also lately through Facebook, mgs-on-track (which has a link to our website) to bring you up to date news on what we are doing. There are also various videos posted by members of their day on track on YouTube. Just type in MGs on Track. This is not our official YouTube page (we are currently working on our own one) but it will give you an idea!

There has also been an expansion in publicity events. Our first event this year was at Stoneleigh, the Triumph and MG Spares Day. It was our third and so far best visit to this ever popular venue. Our next event of the year was the MGCC flagship event, MGLive!. This, as always, brings very serious enquiries as to ‘what are track days about’, direct from the largest audience of MG owners in the world. We also for the first time visited the Pride of Longbridge and judging by the amount of enquires we had, Longbridge will be one that we’ll visit again. Most recently, MGoT attended MGF20 at Gaydon, the Heritage Motor Museum. MGFs are a very popular track day car and this was proven by the number of new faces that visited our stand.

For the very first time in the history of MGs on Track, we are privileged to be

MGs on Track on display at MGF20

www.mgcc.co.uk

24/09/2015 10:41

Steve Brand steveb@mgs-on-track.co.uk www.mgs-on-track.com

MG on track

• To book places you need to be registered with MGoT on our website www.mgs-on-track.com • All registered members will receive an email about a week prior to the event opening for sale

October 5 – Donington Park – Still a few places available at the time of writing.

Donington is ideal for First Timers and Novices as well as our regular, more experienced tracksters, as well as cars of compatible marques – contact our event manager TimG@ MGs-on-Track.co.uk

LUFFIELD

Luffield Championship John Wilman, Beechfield, Fern Bank, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak. SK23 0JJ. Tel: 07778 165186 • www.mgspeed.net

October 26 – Goodwood Still a few places at the time of writing – contact our event manager NigelS@MGs-on-Track.co.uk for reserve places

December 7 – Brands Hatch Indy Soon to be open for booking, keep an eye on your emails

exhibiting at a very prestigious event – The Classic Car Show at the NEC from November 13-15.

We are going to put MGoT on the map to a very large audience of discerning petrolheads! This is going to be a very big event for us, and we sincerely hope to see many of our track day regulars visit our stand. Above all we hope to bring our track day club into view of the many MG owners that may have, strangely, not heard of us!

Because of the size of this event, we are looking for one or two of our regular track day drivers to give us some support on our stand during the event. If you would like to offer a day/ half day or even a few hours talking to visitors about the enjoyment of driving on track with MGoT, then please send me an email at steveb@mgs-on-track.co.uk

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 59

Steve Collier in his Midget competing at Rockingham

The weekend of September 5-6 was the Championship’s second visit this year to the Anglesey circuit. We were blessed with bright but cold and windy weather and it is fair to say that the track was in about the best condition you could expect. There was a relatively small entry from the MG fraternity, which is a pity as this is in my opinion the best value for money event on the calendar.

Day one is held on the National circuit which consists of nearly two laps. The Group 1 Standard class was dominated by Alan Slater in his MGF VVC, a full 1.7 seconds ahead of the second placed car. The Group 2 class was won by Tim Kirkham in his ZS 180 and in the Group 3 Road Going Modified class the honours were carried off by John Payne in his much campaigned Midget. There were only two entries in the Road Going Specials class and Keith Egar in his K Series engine Midget got the fastest time. The final class was the Group 4 Racing Specials and this was won quite convincingly by new kid on the block, Steve Collier in his 1380cc Midget. Steve is new to the Championship this year and his performances have been superb.

Day two is a single lap of the international circuit and we were joined by a few Sunday only competitors. This layout is very fast and demanding and the run from Church Corner to Rocket is a flat out dash which finds you heading towards a left hand, over 90 deg corner in excess of 100mph. I will draw a veil over my second attempt at this section as I lost count of how many times the car rotated.

Once again the lowest class was taken by Alan Slater with a time that established a new record. On this day, Tim Kirkham was left on his own due to mechanical problems experienced by his fellow classmates.

John Payne again took the honours in Group 3 with Keith Egar and Steve Collier repeating their previous successes in the final two classes.

When the resulting scores were published the Championship leaderships had changed as predicted.

The National Championship is now lead by Ian Beningfield’s Midget followed by Tim Kirkham second and Rob Orford third. All three very close indeed and the final positions should go down to the wire.

The Northern Region is now led by Keith Egar and the Southern by Marc Hanson in the mighty MG SV. Six events to go, watch this space.

OCTOBER 2015

59

24/09/2015 10:41

COMPETITIONS

Oulton Park super racing

Autumn

attracts great crowds and

By Martin Price

For the fifth MG Car Club race meeting this season, it was raining on the morning of race day and drivers, yet again, had to deal with a wet and slippery track in qualifying, this time at the picturesque and demanding 2.69 mile Oulton Park circuit, in Cheshire.

H

owever, by the time the Fuel Protect Porsche Club Championship with Pirelli took to the track before lunch, there was some evidence that the weather was becoming a little brighter. Peter Morris had taken pole position, by just under a second, from Craig Wilkins and row two found Mike Johnson and Kevin Harrison, making it an all 996 front four. In their first encounter, Wilkins just managed to make the best of the opening lap, fending off the early challenges from Morris and Johnson. It looked like we were in for a fantastic scrap from these three, but we lost Morris on lap four, leaving just the two to pull away from the rest of the pack. Johnson came close on several occasions to snatching the lead and finally made his move stick on lap nine; as the pair hammered through Old Hall Corner, Wilkins’ wide line let Johnson through.

One of the closest battles throughout

60

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 60

was between Dyer and Harrison for third place; these two fought tooth and nail and it seemed that Harrison might just fend off the pressure from Dyer, but a final lap lunge saw Dyer steal the place and cross the finish line just a tenth of a second ahead. In the Class Two battle, Jonathan Evans took the win from Steve Cheetham.

Their second race saw another great scrap, this time between Craig Wilkins and Kevin Harrison, often with little daylight between them. These two eased slightly ahead of the battle for third place between Johnson and McAleer. On lap 11, Harrison was almost touching the 996 of Wilkins, but on their final tour, Wilkins appeared to slow and Harrison surged ahead through Old Hall, as Wilkins dropped completely off the pace before pitting. Harrison’s hard work had finally paid off, as he took the flag by half a second from Johnson.

Next on track was the first of two races in the John Woods Motorcare

MGCC MG Trophy Championship and Cody Hill remained in great form, as he took pole by over half a second from Colin Robertson; Ross Makar and Graham Ross were on row two. In Class C, Paul Luti was the fastest qualifier from Andrew Ashton.

As the race began, the track was fairly dry and Robertson took the immediate advantage, but was soon overhauled by hard-charging Hill and Makar. On lap two, Robertson claimed second spot, but Hill was beginning to build a lead for himself.

Robertson soon came under attack from Makar and a couple of laps later, Doug Cole joined in for a bid for second place.

On lap seven, Makar developed engine problems and was smoking badly, forcing him to retire. This elevated Cole to third place, but he too dropped out, leaving Ross in a rather distant third, ahead of Jason Burgess, Jake Fraser-Burns and Rob Perkins. In Class C, Fergus Campbell made the early running ahead of Daniel Molloy, Paul Luti and Andrew Ashton.

However, Luti dropped out on lap three,

www.mgcc.co.uk

24/09/2015 10:41

COMPETITIONS

whilst Molloy was catching Campbell, finally taking the class lead on lap five, Ashton hanging onto third place. In Class D, there was a good scrap between John Gil, Paul Bryson and Martin Webber, Gil taking the win by a second and a half from Bryson and Webber, who crossed the line almost side by side.

Their second race saw Hill rocket off the line as the lights went out, to head the pack through Old Hall, down the Avenue to Cascades, but a very wide line allowed Robertson, Ross and Burgess through.

Cole dropped out on lap two, whilst Robertson and Ross began a fantastic dice that would last to the flag, just 0.3sec splitting them at the flag. At the half way distance, Hill powered past Burgess to claim third place and he held onto it to the end, but a ten second penalty for a starting grid infringement dropped him to fourth in the final order, promoting Burgess to a podium finish. After his first race problems, Paul Luti drove superbly to take the Class C win ahead of Andrew Ashton and Fergus Campbell. John Gil made it two class wins in the day, as he beat Martin Webber and Tim Martin for the Class D spoils.

An unusually thin entry in the MGCC Lackford Engineering MG Midget and Sprite Challenge went out to qualify on a drying track, just 15 in total. Paul Sibley put his familiar light blue Class A car on pole, some 3.8 seconds faster than the pretty Lenham Midget of Andy Southcott; Stephen Watkins and Carl Chadwick shared row two. From the moment the lights went out there was only one name on the winner’s trophy, as Sibley rocketed off into the distance, leaving Dunkley, Southcott, Watkins and the rest way back.

On their second tour, Southcott managed to get the better of Dunkley for second spot and held the place for much of the race. However, on lap eight, after some superb dicing, Dunkley went ahead of Southcott and maintained second place to the flag. John Bridge took Class D and

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 61

Ian Burgin won Class E. However, nothing should be taken away from our winner, as Paul Sibley finished nearly 18 seconds clear, despite battling with a troublesome gearbox throughout.

The MGCC Avalanche Motorsport BCV8 Championship fielded a heathy entry and the scrap for pole position was tight, James Wheeler just getting the better of Neil Fowler by 0.8sec on a wet track. The McCarthy brothers claimed row two, with Simon Cripps and Rob Spencer on the next row. When the lights went out, Spencer McCarthy headed the pack on their opening lap, closely followed by James Wheeler, Ian Prior, Simon Cripps, Rob Spencer and Ollie Neaves. Russell McCarthy had dropped to seventh and on lap three; Neaves had elevated himself to fourth place, in front of Cripps. Next time round, Russell McCarthy had found his usual pace and had overtaken both Cripps and Neaves to claim fourth. Meanwhile, back at the front, Spencer McCarthy and Wheeler were having a great fight, but on lap six McCarthy had a moment that dropped him down to sixth, leaving his

brother to dice with Wheeler for the lead.

On their next tour, Russell McCarthy pulled off a great move to go ahead of Wheeler, but second place was not good enough, and Wheeler put the leader under great pressure for a few laps, finally regaining his lead on their penultimate tour. McCarthy tried hard and came close, but was unable to pass Wheeler in the dying moment of an excellent race. Indeed, Prior had found some outstanding late pace and joined the battle for the lead, edging in front of McCarthy on the final lap and pushing Wheeler extremely hard. James Wheeler took the flag, just 0.39sec ahead of Ian Prior to clinch his first win of the season, with Russell McCarthy a mere 0.7sec adrift. Ken Deamer extended his class lead in the championship by taking the Class C win and sixth place overall, beating Jonnie Wheeler and Barry Holmes.

The Class B spoils went to Babak Farsian and Class AB was won by Bob Luff, following a splendid scrap with Simon Tinker.

We always welcome the Morgan Sports Car Club and their Aero Racing Morgan Challenge and they provide outstanding and exciting racing. In another

OCTOBER 2015

61

24/09/2015 10:41

COMPETITIONS

wet qualifying session, Tom Andrew put his beautiful Aero 8 on pole, with Elliot Paterson alongside him. As they formed up on the grid, the track was fairly dry and Elliot Paterson made the best of the start and the opening tour, as he headed Tom Andrew, Russell Elliot, Simon Orebi Gann and Tim Parsons. However, next time round, Andrew powered the Aero 8 past Elliot to claim the lead; he then set about building an unassailable advantage, about which the rest could do nothing.

The MGCC Drayton Manor Park MG Metro Cup always provided super action and today would be no exception.

Mike Williams and Tom Sanderson again scrapped for pole position, Williams having the upper hand, this time by 1.3 seconds, in a wet qualifying session. Ben Rushworth and seasoned campaigner Dick Trevett were on the second row, ahead of Oliver Hood and Jack Ashton. Both Anderson and Williams were in determined moods as the lights went out and they screamed off the line, side by side, through Old Hall and down the Avenue, but Anderson had a great line and was ahead by Cascades. Rushworth was lying in third place and pulling away from Ashton and Trevett. The leading pair continued to dominate, but it was clear that Anderson was edging ahead as each lap was completed and, remembering some of Williams’ reliability issues this season, you could be forgiven for wondering if he had another problem. This was confirmed on the penultimate lap as he clearly slowed through Deer Leap. This did not go unnoticed by Rushworth, who quickly caught and passed Williams for second place. On their final tour, Williams was also caught and overtaken, firstly by Trevett and then by Ashton, demoting him to fifth place.

The current overall championship leader, Philip Gough, was doing battle with fellow Class B driver Mark Eales and they were embroiled in a battle from the half way mark, Eales coming out on top by 0.76sec at the flag.

Next on track was a round of the

62

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 62

MGCC Cockshoot Cup, one of the Club’s oldest championships, and the current series leader is Jeremy Toes in his Class A Midget. In yet another wet qualifying session, Ray Collier took pole from Gary Wetton, both driving ZRs; Ashley Woodward, in a ZS, and the ZR of Howard Hunt were on row two, ahead of Philip Standish, driving a TF LE 500, and Paul Clackett’s ZS, on row three. A superb get away saw Standish head the pack through Old Hall, but Wetton wanted better than second and pressurised the leader so much, that he was in front by the start of their second tour. Another great starter was Dave Morrison, who had propelled his trusty red Midget from the fifth row to third place. Next time round, he snatched second spot from Standish, but it was not to last as Hunt hassled him, so much so, that on lap three, Hunt stole second place.

As we moved into the second half of the race, Morrison slowed with a mechanical problem; he kept going but dropped down the order to eighth place. Meanwhile, back at the front, things were getting a little strung out; Wetton was ahead by over six seconds from Hunt, who in turn was another six seconds ahead of third placed Standish, with a similar gap to fourth place, Woodward. This was to be the order as they took the flag. Carl Chadwick was fifth and winner of Class B. In the Class A battle, Jeremy Toes did his title challenge no harm at all with the class win over Andrew Wolf and Andrew Speight.

The MGCC Thoroughbred Sportscar Championship always provides a mouthwatering array of beautiful motor cars and 19 went out to qualify on a wet and slippery track.

Spencer McCarthy took pole position by a quarter of a second from Rob Spencer, with Neil Fowler and Russell McCarthy on row two. Ian Prior and Simon Cripps were on row three, making it an all MGB GT V8 top six. As the lights went out, Spencer McCarthy took the immediate lead from Rob Spencer, Neil Fowler, Ian Prior and Russell McCarthy. Despite early pressure from Spencer, McCarthy was able to hold first place; indeed, Spencer was being pushed hard by Fowler. On lap four, Fowler took second from Spencer and tried to catch McCarthy, but failed. This 20 minute race, destined for about ten laps, was brought to a premature end after only six laps when a backmarker dropped out, leaving their car in a dangerous position, bringing out the red flag. The organisers decided that the race results would be declared after six laps and we saw no more action. Spencer McCarthy was the winner, Neil Fowler was second, ahead

of Rob Spencer; Peter Samuels took the Class B spoils from Simon Cripps and Kathy Sherry beat Alan House and Alex Laidlaw in Class C, all three in Morgans.

We next meet for the season finale at Snetterton, in Norfolk, in October. I look forward to seeing you there.

www.mgcc.co.uk

24/09/2015 10:41

MGA • MGB • MGC • MG Midget MGF and MGTF Specialists Prestige MG is a specialist company dedicated to looking after MG sports cars from MGA to MG TF – and everything in between. With over 30 years in the automotive business, we have the experience to provide a total service and repair solution for your MG. Our modern workshop is fully equipped to service, repair or renovate your MG. • Re-commissioning • MOT Preparation • Scheduled Servicing • Body Repairs • Performance Upgrades • Diagnostic Services

• K-series Head Gasket Replacement • MGF Steering Sensor Reset • Collection and Recovery Services • Four wheel alignment

Bourne Brook Farm, Sutton Road, Mile Oak, Tamworth, B78 3DX 01827 259340, 07790 912241 info@prestigemg.co.uk, http://www.prestigemg.co.uk

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 63

OCTOBER 2015

63

24/09/2015 10:41

CALENDAR

OCTOBER

Contact: Marcus Smith 01235 201174

Saturday 3 – Sunday 4 MGCC Magnette Register Autumn Finale Norfolk Details from www.magnette.org/ Monday 5 MGs on Track - Donington Park Contact: NigelS@mgs-on-track.co.uk Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 MG Car Club Race Meeting at Snetterton Full details available from www.mgcc.co.uk/motorsport Contact: John Hutchinson (Comps Sec) 01235 849738 Sunday 11 MGCC Lincolnshire Centre Jubilee Trophy Naviscat Rally Wishing Well, Dyke nr Bourne Contact: Robert Taylor 07831 256808 www.mgcclincolnshire.co.uk Sunday 15 MGB Register MGB Register Lecture – The SS Great Britain Abingdon School, Abingdon Contact: Geoff Edwards 01452 654416 www.mgb-register.org

Friday 13 – Sunday 15 CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW NEC, Birmingham

Sunday 18 MGCC Tyne Tees Centre - Autumn Leaves Run Dobbies Garden Centre, Ponteland Contact: Lyn Ebdon 01434 344568 lyn@peterebdon.com

Wednesday 18 MGCC Lincolnshire Centre Luncheon Club Contact: Richard & Vicki Withington r.withington@btinternet.com www.mgcclincolnshire.co.uk

Wednesday 21 MGCC Lincolnshire Centre Luncheon Club Contact: Richard & Vicki Withington r.withington@btinternet.com www.mgcclincolnshire.co.uk

Saturday 21 MGCC Anglia Centre Committee Meeting The Limes, Needham Market, Suffolk

Monday 26 MGs on Track - Goodwood Circuit Contact: NigelS@mgs-on-track.co.uk Saturday 31 October – 1 November MGB Register Register Rebuild – Rolling Road Seminar BMH & Pitstop Witney Contact: John Watson 07770 575236 www.mgb-register.org

64

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 64

NOVEMBER

Wednesday 16 MGCC Lincolnshire Centre Luncheon Club Contact: Richard & Vicki Withington r.withington@btinternet.com www.mgcclincolnshire.co.uk Saturday December 26 Abingdon Works Centre Boxing Day Gathering and Run. Blow away the cobwebs with the annual Boxing Day Run starting from Abingdon Market Square.

Contact: Mike Parker 01235 525255.

Wednesday 30 MGCC Anglia Centre Norfolk Riviera Run Norfolk Contact: Steve Atkinson rivierarun@hotmail.co.uk

DECEMBER

Contact: Michael Murkin 01702 478476

Saturday 5 MGCC Tyne Tees Centre Awards Dinner Contact: Lyn Ebdon 01434 344568 lyn@peterebdon.com Monday 7 MGs on Track Brands Hatch Contact: NigelS@mgs-on-track.co.uk

www.mgcc.co.uk

24/09/2015 10:41

Restoring the beauty of the past We are MG enthusiasts with over 30 years experience, offering an extensive range of services. Our modern, fully equipped workshop is easily found just off the A22/A26 Uckfield by-pass with good road, rail and bus links.

Classic MG Services

• MOT, servicing and tuning • Repairs, modification/ upgrading • Panel/paint work and structural jig alignment • Welding and fabrication • All restoration work • Pre-purchase inspections and reports We are looking for Skilled & Semi-Skilled Workshop Staff.

Please visit our website or email for further details

Modern MG/Rover

• MG/Rover fixed price servicing • MOT testing & repairs • Genuine MG/Rover parts used, all work guaranteed • T4 diagnostics • Suspension pump-up • 4-wheel alignment • Glass rear screens • Head gasket conversions • Loan car by arrangement

Restoration, Parts Servicing, Tuning, MOT’s, Bodywork, Mechanical

Tel: 01483 223830 We have many cars for sale Why not visit our website to see the full range

www.mgspares.co.uk

Portsmouth Road, Ripley, Woking, Surrey GU23 6EL

Gearbox Overdrive Axle Specialists www. heathrowtransmissions.co.uk

All our units are remanufactured to the highest engineering standards, using quality bearings and parts and carry a 2 year guarantee.

TD/TF higher ratio axle/V8 axle conversions MGC overdrive conversion Full workshop fitting service. Free courtesy car available Mail order service transmission parts Competition units built

Call Graham Stevens

01825 762040

www.mggarage.co.uk Unit 2, 70 Bell Lane, Bellbrook Industrial Estate, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 1QL Mob: 07703 646798 graham@mggarage.co.uk

ROBIN LACKFORD MOTOR ENGINEERS

Heathrow Transmssions Est. 1990 Unit 20c Hanworth Road, Hounslow TW3 1VA Tel 0208 577 1505 | Email heathrowtransmissions@gmail.com

THE MGF & TF SPECIALIST PARTS • ACCESSORIES • SERVICING • TUNING • REPAIRS BOXER ROLL HOOPS

ENGINE MODIFICATIONS

FULL WORKSHOP FACILITIES FOR ALL AGES OF MG

Transform your MGF or TF with a Boxer Roll Hoop & Windbreak – the original and best!

Fits all models: 1995 – 2010+ Choice of styles and finishes inc. black, silver and polished chrome See website for full range

FROM ONLY

£215 + VAT

CLASSIC AND SPORTS CAR SPECIALISTS

DAYTONA SS EXHAUSTS

FROM ONLY

£335 + VAT

VOTED ‘BEST EXHAUST’

BY MG ENTHUSIAST

We cover all MGs and Classic Sports Cars & Historic Race Cars SERVICING • REPAIRS Sponsors for FULL IN HOUSE RESTORATION AND Lackford Engineering Midget and Sprite FABRICATION INCLUDING: Challenge 2015 PAINTBOOTH WITH LOWBAKE OVEN RACE DAY & TRACK DAY PREPARATION & CIRCUIT SUPPORT FULL MECHANICAL WORKSHOPS

WINDBREAKS

ONLY

£117 + VAT

Choice of QUAD, ROUND or OVAL tail pipes

SLICK SHIFT IV

FROM ONLY

ALI RADIATORS

£165 + VAT

COOLANT PIPES ONLY

£+59 VAT

ALI HEATER KNOBS

RADIATOR BLEED SCREW SUNMATE

ONLY

£8.75 + VAT

WIPER LINKAGE

ONLY

£+61 VAT

ONLY

£36 .75 + VAT

ONLY

£+46 VAT ONLY

£+30 VAT 2014

SEATBELT ACCESSORIES

UNITS 1-7, FOWLERS BUSINESS CENTRE, HENFIELD ROAD, COWFOLD, SUSSEX, RH13 8BS

Telephone: 01403 864600 Mobile: 07836 720507

www.robinlackford.co.uk www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 65

FROM

£+21 VAT

Order online:

CLUTCH LEVER AIR DUCT KIT SPAX KITS MGF & TF ONLY

£29 .95 + VAT PARTS MAIL ORDER WORLDWIDE

ONLY

£+35 VAT

Order by phone:

FROM

£250 + VAT

www.mikesatur.com ✆ 01709 890555 OCTOBER 2015

65

24/09/2015 10:42

OUT & ABOUT FEATURE

Out & About

William Stock’s MG ZS pictured at Bungalow Corner on the Isle of Man TT course. William achieved 450 miles on a tankful of petrol including a blast round the TT course, not bad!

Photo: William Stock

Graham Wilkins’ two MGB GTs which were used as wedding cars for his daughter Thea’s wedding, on a beautiful summer’s day in Brighton. The marriage was between Thea Wilkins and Suki Price who are shown drinking the champagne!! Graham is far right, and far left is Suki’s father John Price. A wonderful time was had by all.

Peter Sanders’ MGB GT photographed in Troutbeck in the Lake District earlier this year. Photo: Peter Sanders

Stuart Adam’s early 1962 MGB photographed at Biggin Hill.

Photo: www.stuartfadams.com

Peter Foreman from Saltash, Cornwall receiving the keys to his new MG3 from Salesman Steve Dilley at Hendy’s of Exeter.

66

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 66

www.mgcc.co.uk

24/09/2015 10:42

OUTFEATURE & ABOUT

Peter Cope’s 1963 MGB at Michelham Priory at their annual classic car show in July, one of the rare Sundays this year when it hasn’t rained! Photo: Peter Cope

MGs and power boats on Oulton Broad fora round of the Powerboat Championship which was held during the MGCC Janners Week. Photo: Peter Skipper

Paul and Angela Farmey, who were married on July 4 at Cockington Court, Torquay, with their MG TF that was used as the wedding car.

Adrian Clifford’s MG TF at the Beekse Bergen Safari Park, Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands at the start of the 2015 European Event of the Year. Photo: Adrian Clifford MGs gather at Castle Combe in August to support a few of the MG Car Club Championships participating in the days races.

Photo: Richard Martin

Members of the South East Region of the MGF Register photographed at a recent event at Llanerchindda Farmhouse.

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 67

OCTOBER 2015

67

24/09/2015 10:42

OVERSEAS

NEWS

European Event of the Year 2015

By Håkan Sigemark

T

his year the MG Car Club Holland hosted the European Event of the Year. The location they chose was a safari park called Beekse Bergen which is located 90km south of Amsterdam.This year was a special year for the Dutch Club as they celebrate their 60th birthday.

The interest for this event was huge and when they opened the event for bookings they had a few issues with the online booking system, but they managed to overcome that and on the clossing day had 310 cars booked in. Over half of the cars were from Holland, not surprising due to the size of the club with over 3,000 members. There were lots of cars from the UK, France, and Switzerland also.

There was a scheduled programme for the whole week, so you could arrive early on the Monday but the main programme of events started on Friday with smaller tours in the local area, a barbecue for over 600 people and to finish they had organised a drive-in movie which was very much appreciated by all participants.

The highlight on the Saturday was the Octarun. This is a special annual rally that was started in 1997. The concept is that the route of the rally is like an octagon and at the end of each leg of the rally you stamp your card when you enter a checkpoint. In 1997 this was a two day event as the

whole tour was 750km long. Now they have changed it and made it much shorter, but still you have to drive safely and fast in order to complete all legs. At the finish all participants get presented with a special plaque which shows that you have completed the Octarun; this plaque has high status among the members within the club.

As usual it was a great dinner on Saturday evening with one of the highlight being one of the founders of the club who was specially invited regaling tales of how the MG Car Club of Holland started and how well it has been developed, so much so that today it is actually the biggest MG club outside the UK. There were many congratulations from the European clubs to the Dutch Club during the evening and the most spectacular ‘birthday’ gift to the Club was the gift from Switzerland, which was a tremendous Toblerone chocolate bar weighing a hefty 5kg, which had been transported to Holland in a 1952 MG TD! Also this year during the dinner I presented The European Nuffield Trophy.

There was a little funny story about transportation and storage of the Trophy.

We had a problem getting the Trophy from Copenhagen to Holland, and in the spring we had heard that a Dutch member was

heading to Copenhagen and he promised to take it back to Holland. It transpired the member picking up the Trophy was a police officer so when it arrived in Holland it was locked in the police station for safe keeping until the start of the event. On Saturday afternoon he collected the Trophy and drove to the event with blue lights on and placed it outside the restaurant so everybody could admire it.

A lunchtime stop during the run

68

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 68

www.mgcc.co.uk

24/09/2015 10:42

NEWS

The Nuffield Trophy was well protected

OVERSEAS

The Saturday night dinner. Photo: Adrian Clifford

The European Nuffield Trophy was presented to MGCC Luxembourg for their excellent results in recruiting younger members.

Finally the president of MG Car Club France, Philippe Aubrey, invited all the guests to next year’s European Event of the Year, to be held in Le Touquet-ParisPlage, from June 8-12 2016. Information relating to the event can can be found on www.mgevent2016.mgclubdefrance.com

MGs gather at the Beekse Bergen for the European Event of the year 2015. Photo: Adrian Clifford The start of the Octarun

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 69

T Type with matching trailer. Photo: Adrian Clifford

The BBQ held on Friday was popular

OCTOBER 2015

69

24/09/2015 10:43

OVERSEAS

REVIEW

A monthly look through a few of the overseas magazines we receive at Kimber House Reviewed by William Ball

Overseas Review

T

he true world-wide nature of the Marque of Friendship was brought to rural Norfolk last month when Trevor Clement, Secretary of the MG Car Club Canberra, visited my Natter during a visit to the UK. He kindly gave us an impromptu talk about MG life in his part of Australia, during which he mentioned that their publication, Tappet Chatter, has “now transitioned to a largely electronic style of magazine”, to use the words of their President in his AGM report in the September edition. I am now on their email distribution list and read with interest the article about Elvis’ red MGA Mk1 that can be found at an Elvis exhibition at the O2 in the UK. Apparently, he bought it after seeing his love interest in the film ‘Blue Hawaii’ driving it, and it went on to inspire the song ‘There’s no Room to Rhumba in a Sports Car’ that featured in ‘Fun in Acapulco’, along with the car. Matchbox released a limited edition of this red MGA, complete with a Graceland diorama.

Also in Australia, I read in September’s G-Torque, the magazine of the MG Car Club Geelong, a report from the Christmas Lunch, held in cold, windy and wet winter weather on July 26. Perfect conditions for a festive roast and a visit from Santa!

The MG Car Club Sydney’s Opposite Lock reminded me how lucky we are here in the UK when it comes to distances we have to travel to events when I read about plans to visit the 2016 Australian National Meeting, being held in Perth over the Easter weekend. It will be a round trip of 8,000km, which, at 35mpg, will require 530 litres of fuel, before tours are taken in to account, if driving from Sydney.

70

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 70

As an MGF driver, articles covering the 20th anniversary of that marque caught my attention in MG Car Club Auckland’s MAG. In particular, a stunning picture of a sunset in Turoa and a drive along the Forgotten World Highway’s thousand corners on the West Compass event. Also in MAG is a report of a ‘Kimber’s Birthday Breakfast’ event held on April 12. There’s an idea for ‘events planning’…

Now to Europe and visits to Sweden and Norway via magazines from MG Car Clubs Sweden and Norway. In Bulletinen,

from Sweden, a four-page article on the ‘Miracle Maestro’ range, highlighting the digital instrumentation and performance, an MG Live! report by Haken Sigemark, European Manager, and a technical piece on the MGF Hydragas systemall caught my eye. Norway’s Magasinet

has three pages detailing the full range of MGF/TF production from 1995 to 2011, featuring the 2004 Jubilee TF, and a celebration of 50 years of the MGB GT from 1965 to 1980, including various ‘Specials’. There was also a ‘Ladies Corner’that I was particularly pleased to see, featuring Kjersti Aarstad and her two MGs: a 1957 MGA and a 2001 MGF. It must be Norway when you see tops down, short sleeves and snow all in the same picture.

MG Car Club Deutschland’s MG Kurier features a report from the 2015 European Event of the Year that took place in Holland earlier this year, and the picture of the three zebras crossing is my idea of an amusing sign-off to this month’s Overseas Review.

www.mgcc.co.uk

24/09/2015 10:43

www.vitesse-ltd.com

Introducing Our MGB Gearbox Conversion Kit using the latest MX-5 5 Speed Transmission  Complete bolt bolt-in solution.  Much improved shift quality, better gear ratios and reliability.  Preserves engine bay originality.

Kits Under Development: MGA/MGC TRIUMPH TR

Kit Contents:

LOTUS TWIN CAM

MX-5 5 Mk3 5 Speed Gearbox with bespoke Case and Bellhousing Clutch Plate Concentric Slave Cylinder Assembly Bespoke Prop Shaft

FORD

Gearbox Rear Mount and Isolator

SIGMA

Speedo Drive and Cable

DURATEC

ZETEC

Gear Lever and choice of Gear knob

CONTACT US TO DISCUSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS

All OE-spec fixings

FORD PINTO

Kits Currently Available for:

TEL: +44 (0)1455 611230

EMAIL: sales@vitesse-ltd.com

Vitesse Global Limited, Unit 2, Marina Court, Tungsten Park, Coventry Road, Hinckley, LE10 3BE

Others By Request Vitesse Global LTD are OE gearbox, engine and ancillary component Suppliers to Morgan Motor Company, Caterham, Ginetta, Westfield, Frontline Developments, and many more.

SOUTH COAST MG ROVER LTD

Leading independent and RoverMG specialist in Dorset LeadingMG independant and Rover specialist in Dorset Why choose South Coast Rover?

Why MG choose South Coast MG Rover Ltd? and efficient - Expert knowledge and advice · Professional and efficient.Professional · Expert knowledge and advice .MG Rover Excellent value and quality work · MG Rover specialists · Excellent valuespecialists and quality -work .Friendly and approachable staff · Friendly and approachable staff

We pride ourselves delivering the best quality We pride ourselves on delivering the on best services for our customers quality services for our customers Servicing and Repairs:

MG Rover Servicing Repairs: .MG and Rover security system diagnosis & remote fob recoding/programming Rover fob Head gaskets replacement · MG Rover security system diagnosis.MG & remote recoding/programming .MG Rove Rover electrical and electronic diagnostics using T4 testbook · MG Rover Head gaskets replacement .MG Ro Rover genuine parts and accessories supplied and fitted · MG Rover electrical and electronic diagnostic using T4 testbook .12 months labour warranty · MG Rover genuine parts and accessories suppliedpart andand fitted HOW TO CONTACT US: .Free loan car available · 12 months parts and labour warranty · Free loan car available Telephone: 01202 677196

www.southcoastmgrover.co.uk www.southcoastmgrover.com Tel: 01202 677196 | Fax: 01202 649765 | Email: southcoastmgrover@gmail.com

Fax: 01202 649765 Address: Unit 2f, Sharp Road, Branksome, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4BG

email: southcoastmgrover@gmail.com Address: Unit 2f, Sharp Road, Branksome, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4BG www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 71

OCTOBER 2015

71

24/09/2015 10:43

CENTRES

CENTRE

ABINGDON WORKS Pete Davies sfscribe@mgabingdon.org.uk www.mgabingdon.co.uk

As reported in July’s magazine, this year’s Old Speckled Hen Run helped a couple of charities, the Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Disease Charity and the Vale House Charity. CMT, also known as hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy (HMSN), disease is a group of inherited conditions that damage the peripheral nerves, and Vale House in Oxford is an independent care home for 40 people who suffer from dementia and gives support to their families, with donations contributing towards buying vital equipment such as hoists for those who can no longer walk. £400 was passed on to each of these worthy organisations.

On Friday evening, October 30, between 6-9pm, Abingdon’s Museum are holding ‘A Night at the Museum’ as part of nationwide celebrations of 70 years of the United Nations.

The Car Club has been invited to join in by having a display of cars in the Market Place, so if you’d like to come along, we’d be pleased to see you.

The recently formed Abingdon Natter under the stewardship of Mike Parker has taken on organising this year’s annual Boxing Day Run so please note the change of contact to Mike on 01235 525255 or mikeparker78@talktalk.net Sadly, the past few weeks have seen the passing of a couple of local MG enthusiasts,

Roger Skinner and John Saunders; Roger a fun loving, welcoming face from the Aylesbury Natter, and John a familiar sight at events in his green MGC GT, ABW 228G. Our thoughts are with Mary, Sue and the respective families.

30oC yesterday and not a cloud in the sky, today it was coming down stair rods! Not the best of the summer and not the best for numerous events that take up the weekends. A dire shame as so much effort would have been put in by numerous volunteers. It’s October now and it will soon be time for many to put their pride and joy away for hibernation. How far do you go in preparing for this layup? Have you thought about blocked drain holes in the bottom of the doors holding that summer precipitation which will surely reveal the problem much later when the bottom of the door rusts through? Wiper blades can be saved from continuous pressure by placing a small block between the arm and the screen. This will prevent the blade kinking or being permanently set one way which can give rise to indifferent action, vibration on the screen or the familiar series of arcs at your eye line.

We all know how safety for infants in the car has evolved greatly over the last few years. How about this as a period feature for your classic?

The seat is made from a well seasoned piece of

CENTRE

ANGLIA Rob Muir 01206 862619 Rob.Muir@hotmail.co.uk www.mgcc.co.uk/anglia

Events Planning Snetterton The MGCC final race meeting of the season is over the weekend of October 10-11. All the championship races will be coming to their conclusion and there is a lot of Anglia Centre interest in many of the races, including The MG Car Club Peter Best Insurance Cup and The Avalanche Motorsport MG Car Club BCV8 Championships.

Just two weeks ago at Brands Hatch all the leading protagonists were out in the BCV8 race with Simon Tinkler narrowly leading this year’s overall points table from reigning champion Ken Deamer.

Simon took class pole in qualifying and went on to finish second in class in the race.

He also managed fastest lap, helping him maintain his grip on the championship points.

However poor Ken Deamer, after qualifying well, developed an electrical fault with his Class C V8 on the start line and had to pull off the grid.

The race proved to be a battle of the big V8s in atrocious conditions with Spencer McCarthy taking the win and Rob Spencer just pipping Anglia Centre Race Instructor James Wheeler for second place on the last lap Seeing the three cars coming out of clearways bend lap after lap on opposite lock

72

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 72

at well over one hundred miles an hour was a sight to behold.

Expect Snetterton to be a humdinger of a race.

Pride of Ownership As we enter the dark evenings of autumn it is rather nice to look back to the sunnier days of The Norfolk Pride of Ownership, and perhaps gain inspiration to spur us on over the winter months to perhaps bring our long awaited restoration project to completion and enter next year’s event.

This year’s event was organised

by Steve and Allison Kemp. Held over two consecutive weeks at the Gayton and Longham Natters, both events saw a splendid array of MGs and included a barbeque each evening.

The top three at the Gayton Crown evening were: First – Richard Smith, red MGB Roadster Second – Mike Pelling, green MG Midget Third – David Walker with his MGB LE Roadster The second round, held at The Longham White Horse, saw: First – Brian Nuth, white MGB GT Second – Chris Bone, red MGA Coupe

hardwood. The back support is ply. Good strong leather straps. Seat and back padded and covered with any suitable material to match the upholstery.

This seat was designed for the Morris 1000.

It was secured by means of the keel being fitted into the ashtray holder and a bolt inserted through the holder and seat keel. Not bad for 1958.

Third – Chris Lane, white MG TF Photos taken by Steve of all the cars can be seen on the Anglia website.

Last month’s splendid photo of The Mid Summer Run was taken by Lynne Quayle.

Brian Nuth with his award winning MGB GT

www.mgcc.co.uk

24/09/2015 10:43

CENTRES

CALEDONIAN Bob MacGillivray 07870 407111 mgcarsscotland@gmail.com www.mgcaledonian.com

Our Orkney Tour in August was quite simply – superb! Must rank alongside Aviemore 2013 as simply the best! With 27 cars and 53 people it was just plain wall to wall enjoyment! There is a full report in this magazine and there is also the possibility of a re-run in 2017. If you missed this year and would be interested in 2017, contact David Reid.

Bo’ness has just finished and in a few days the Ingliston Revival will be here! More details of that next month.

The weather at Bo’ness was superb and the gate attendance was probably the greatest ever.

The stand was busy and the track in good form.

At least nine MGCC members took part on track, some like Willy Scott with success and some (like me!) with less success! This event goes from strength to strength and if you have not visited make sure you do next year. Unusually, we did not win the Best Stand Award, we were second to the Jaguar Drivers Club, but competition is healthy and we will be back next year…! Check the website for a report and pics.

This month, October, sees Tony Smith organising a one day run on the 11th. Tony is a dab hand at this, usually with a quiz somewhere along the line. ‘The Line’ is appropriate, as being an ex-railway man his quiz is likely to owe more

to Bradshaw’s Railway Guide than Practical Classics…. Sign up on our website!

Brian Luti of Dreadnought Garage has again offered to run a Masterclass or two over this winter on subjects of our choice. What subject would you like? It’s your choice!

Barclay Henderson has some new regalia items available including the new Caledonian logo in windscreen sticker form and possibly some special Christmas items. Get in touch before he runs out!

Our plans for the 3 Day Tour 2016 are well advanced. There will be an advert in next month’s Safety Fast! so book now to avoid disappointment.

And we understand that MGLive! 2016 will probably no longer clash with EEOTY France next year. If you are interested in EEOTY remember to book on October 1. We will arrange meetings for those who wish to go so we can co-ordinate travel and other arrangement… Vive La France!

And that’s all for now Folks! Any gripes, suggestions or complaints? Get in touch!

A line of Midgets ready to tackle Bo’ness

DEVON & CORNWALL Granny Janner www.allegropeter@aol.com www.mgcc.co.uk/devon-cornwall-centre/

The Horsebridge Natter’s 40th Anniversary Dinner was attended by 24 members enjoying the ambience, many who remembered the first gathering – no breathalyzers, little traffic and perhaps 10.30pm closing. The Natter at The Royal was started by Jeremy Davidson who was present. Chairman Peter Cook said a few words and passed over to Bolty, the current leader who described the history of the Natter.

CENTRE

Devon Day was full of surprises and a good fun day out with 14 cars taking part. Everyone, including some first-timers, arrived at Sterts Theatre car park promptly by 10am.

Following a briefing on logistics and a warning to be vigilant en route to look for clues, a ‘simple’ test ensued. Organised by Tony Bolt, this involved a simple drive forward from bollard A to B, then reversing in an arc between two more bollards

CENTRE into a ‘garage’. The only snag was, the driver was blindfolded and took directions from his/her navigator. Jonathan and Sallyanne Dean were the winners of the test.

After about three quarters of an hour, the run commenced with two groups of seven cars, separated by five minutes to avoid convoying. After a brief excursion around the edge of Bodmin Moor, the route made its meandering way through byroads into Devon. Some roads had grass growing in the middle. After two hours, on reaching the Village Inn at Ashwater a well-earned Sunday roast awaited.

The day had been rain free though cloudy but the general mood was sunny and bright with everyone expressing their gratitude for the experience.

Events for the diary October 11 – The Exmoor Rut is put on by the Healey Drivers Club, contact – Colin LennoxJones 01752 892434 or for an entry form try – facebook.com/healeydriversclub.

October 25 – Tamar Classic Trial, please contact Vic Share to try your hand at marshalling – vic. share@yahoo.co.uk, all very enjoyable to see the action.

November 14 – Inter-Natter Skittles at the Fox & Hounds, Bridestow. Several goes at sticking the skittles and food. Contact Barry Smith – bjsmith30@hotmail.com.

Enjoying the Horsebridge Natter’s 40th Anniversary.

Photo: Alan Davis www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 73

OCTOBER 2015

73

24/09/2015 10:43

CENTRES

LINCOLNSHIRE John Hebb tel 01522 683541jhebb38@virginmedia.com www.mgcclincolnshire.co.uk

October Natters: Lincolnshire Poacher Friday 2, Swallow Wednesday 7, Abbey Lodge Monday 12, Wishing Well Wednesday 14, Three Horseshoes Thursday 15, Admiral Nelson Thursday 22.

October Events: Sunday 11 Jubilee Trophy Naviscat.

Luncheon Club: Wednesday 21.

Early November Natters: Swallow Wednesday 4, Lincolnshire Poacher Friday 6.

On August 1 a number of members drove their MGFs/TFs to Gaydon to join the 20th birthday celebrations of the MGF. Personal memories for me as I retired in 1995 and bought an F to celebrate. The following day the Centre had its usual display at Revesby Country Show, and as usual entertained a large number of visitors; it seems that everyone has owned (or their parents did) an MG at one time. The Swallow

Natter hosted the final Landlords Choice P.o.O of the year with the BV8 belonging to Phil and Jo Drewery voted into the top spot, second was the BV8 of David Stonehouse, third was Pete and Felicity Oserby’s TF, Carol Cox’s F was fourth and the TF 85 Anniversary Edition of John Rogers was fifth. The Natter’s Joint Club Meet attracted 38 vehicles, including 12 motorcycles. The Centre had a display at the Boston Classic Car Show on the 9th, enjoying fine weather this year. On the same day 10 members crossed the Humber Bridge on a visit to Elvington Aviation Museum in Yorkshire, arranged by the Swallow Natter.

Whilst enjoying the museum attractions they had an unexpected treat as the last flying Vulcan bomber did a flypast, returning later in the day to perform a full aerobatic flying display; for a large aircraft, Vulcans are surprisingly manoeuvrable.

This could have been the Vulcan’s last display as I understand it was retired from flying at the end of the month and is now grounded at Robin Hood Airport. The Centre’s big event of the year was

74

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 74

the Poacher Concours held again at Doddington Hall near Lincoln. A lovely warm day attracted nearly 90 cars of various marques, the MGs ranging from an 18/80 to MG3, other makes from Vauxhall FB Victor to the latest incarnation of the Lotus Europa S. With so many cars the judges were kept busy, but by 3.30 the results were announced. All the results for all classes can be found on our website, together with lots of photos. Thanks to Geoff and Vicki Edge for all the organisation and to all the helpers and judges on the day, and of course to all the entrants for the hours of polishing! Also on the web page are photos from the MMM Register Lincolnshire Wolds Tour; several Lincolnshire members were available for gate opening duties on gated roads. The group were based at the Petwood Hotel in Woodhall Spa with the photographs being taken when they visited the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. Finally, the Luncheon Club Natter met at the Wishing Well at Dyke for another excellent meal.

CENTRE

MIDLANDS John Fry jcfryza@gmail.com

Late August early September is a very quiet period as far as Midland Centre organised events are concerned, due to holidays etc. I have been asked though to briefly amplify Roger King’s concerns in September’s SF! about the lack of entries (29) at our August Curborough event, and the fact that this unfortunately ran at a financial loss to the Centre. The Committee have to consider whether low numbers were a ‘one off’ this year, or perhaps think the unthinkable and abandon the August event in 2016.

This will be a shame as the track has been altered to an exciting figure of eight this year and so brings fresh challenges to drivers. For the record the Centre has been running two events every year here since the mid 1960s. No decision has yet been made, but in the meantime any comments / suggestions would be welcome please.

Your scribe has just returned from several months in (a hot) Vancouver, where the classic car scene is in full swing, be it car shows in closed off city streets, or cruising up and down the strip. Just as well that petrol – sorry gas – is cheap as some of the old American V8s consume the stuff at an alarming rate, especially stuck in traffic – but who cares, they sound just great! One make car shows are also very common, and there is still a huge British car following.

On the MG front for instance 62 MGAs made it to Van Dusen Botanical Gardens to celebrate their 60th birthday.

As a Brit it is still difficult to comprehend the distances in North America. I volunteered to deliver a Subaru up to northern Alberta, and towards the end of the journey after two days – sight seeing on the way – places were still being signposted a further 1,000 miles away to the north! I had a sat nav with me, not

CENTRE

to indicate the route which was straightforward, but just to show where the next town was. At one stage I glanced at it to spot that I had to make a right turn 575 metres ahead, but on a second look it was telling me the turn was 575kms ahead! For anyone looking for a (summer) driving holiday, British Columbia scenery is just stunning.

Traffic is very light, the roads are well maintained, and if you ask Mr Hertz or their colleagues nicely, you may just be able to rent a modern V8! OK – travel programme over!

Just a quick word to congratulate the Midget Register for organising a superb run from Eastnor Castle on September 6. Very enjoyable. The picture this month is of Pat Mullin’s NB in Vancouver, purchased in a dilapidated state from the UK in the 1970s, and which is now on the road for the first time having undergone a fantastic restoration.

I was privileged to be taken for a ride in BPX 709 (known to the MMM Register), and what a thrilling experience. Six cylinder MG motoring in the 1930s must have been something else!

www.mgcc.co.uk

24/09/2015 10:43

w

w Mid w.

landwheels.c o

m

* 24/7 Online Shop * Secure Checkout * Sale Offers * Alloy Wheels * Tyres * Seats * And Other Car Accessories

Tel: +44(0)1926 817444

Email: sales@midlandwheels.com - Fax: 01926 817784

SPECIALISTS IN CAR SHIPPING AND TRANSPORTATION

Worldwide export and import services

• Customs clearance • UK & European collection & delivery • SAFE • SECURE • COMPETITIVE t: 01394 695566 f: 01394 673031

www.rjjfreight.co.uk

kevin.lewis@rjjfreight.co.uk chinita@rjjfreight.co.uk

The future is CLEAR.....the future is GLASS! Specialists in heated rear screens & BIG brake kits

w w w. m g f m a n i a . c o . u k Our heated glass panels fold without unzipping

Upgrade Screen panels for ALL MGF & TF models, from £185 Complete Hoods from £385 all with Heated Glass Screens!

New for 2014: BIG 280mm Front and Rear Brake Kits from £175 fit under all 15” or 16” wheels!

With EASY panel fitting, no drilling or sewing involved : Manufactured using the original MG fitting kit kit and and CD CD video Videoshowing showingfitting fittingincluded included MGRover Roverglass style style glass and and zip. zip. Full fitting

For next day delivery and further information Special Offer:

Black Mohair Hoods £400 fitted! www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 75

www.MGFMANIA.co.uk

Watch MGF Mania videos on YouTube.com OCTOBER 2015

75

24/09/2015 10:43

CENTRES

CENTRE

NORTH WEST Paul Goodman 01625 876300

The Centre competitions have enjoyed superb support during the 2015 season, with large grids of cars lining up in the Cockshoot Cup Championship races and an excellent number of MG entries at the sprint and hillclimb meetings which form part of the Luffield Speed Championship. All the drivers and Centre members will be assembling at the Deanwater Hotel, Woodford, near Stockport for the Dinner Dance and Awards Presentation on Saturday November 21. There will be a four course meal, followed by the awards presentation, and dancing

into the small hours. Rooms can be booked directly with the hotel, and tickets for the event reserved by emailing David Rainsbury at david@ rainsbury.com.

Turning to this month, quite a few Cockshoot Cup drivers will be competing in the last MGCC race meeting at Snetterton in the four hour relay race on Sunday October 11. We wish all of them good and safe racing. Our Plough and Flail meeting will be held on the evening of Tuesday October 20. This is just four days before the club AGM and Council Meeting. There will

Gary Wetton at the Corkscrew. Photo: Peter Burchill

SOUTH EAST John Bennett 01227 637813, johndotbennett@tiscali.co.uk www.mgcars.org.uk/mgccse/

My problem wondering what on Earth to write about this month has been greatly eased by David Griffiths, who has passed to me news of recent and forthcoming Sussex Wanderers activities.

However, before I hand over to him, I must mention the Summer Gathering which brought a new equine dimension to the event with a photo, below, to prove it, plus the Autumn Naviscat, scheduled for Sunday October 11 in the mid Surrey area. Full details and forms are posted on our website (MGCC/SE) but for those not web enabled, a call to Tim Morris on 07801 591689 will be necessary.

‘The Sussex Wanderers enjoyed a special treat for their July meet so no wonder 21 cars attended. After our usual chat over coffee and our customary tour of the local countryside, we arrived at the Goodwood Circuit where Clerk of the Course Ian Stevens had organised a five lap parade of the circuit. After a photo shoot on the grid we were about to set off when two Spitfires took off and added further lustre to an already very special occasion. Everyone behaved themselves on the track so there were no unseemly incidents, and the day was rounded off by an excellent lunch in the Old Control Tower Café.

be an opportunity to discuss the agenda items and make views known to your representatives.

Agreement has been reached to extend Kimber House to house an archives facility and the future policy for collecting, storing, digitising and accessing the material is going to be a major part of the meeting. Then on Wednesday October 28 we will be at The Stamford Bridge Inn, Tarvin Road, Chester, CH3 7HN for lunch. An autumn run in your MG to a country pub is a great way to spend the day.

Back in August, the Cockshoot Cup drivers put on two superb races at the Anglesey Circuit giving great entertainment to the crowds. On Saturday under cloudless skies local driver Garry Wetton won, driving his MG ZR190, with David Morrison and Jeremy Toes picking up class wins.

Sunday dawned cloudy and damp but the track dried out enough for Gary to take a second win, but by a fraction of a second from Mike Ashcroft in a similar car. David and Jeremy also got class wins again, but only after some close dicing.

Finally, if any of our competition drivers wish to sell cars or spare parts, then please contact me. We have circulation lists for all active members and can also place adverts on our web pages. This will save you the costs of using well known paid for sites.

CENTRE ‘Building on this success, the Wanderers have a special gathering planned for Sunday October 4 at the Tangmere Military and Aviation museum, which will hopefully be a guided tour. The visit will be preceded by lunch at the new Aero Club Cafe at Goodwood. The proposal is to meet at 12.00 noon for lunch, which will be pre-booked, with the museum tour starting at about 2.00pm. Cost for the tour is £9.00 or £7.00 if over 60. Anyone interested should contact David Griffiths - tel: 01403 264548 or email: dr.gjazz1@timetalk.co.uk.’

1 Horse Power was sufficient for some at Fishbourne. Photo: John Davies

The Sussex Wanderers about to tackle the Goodwood Circuit. Photo: David Griffiths

76

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 76

www.mgcc.co.uk

24/09/2015 10:43

H1 - CLIVE WHEATLEY_H7 - CLIVE WHEATLEY 26/03/2015 11:29 Page 1

New Replacement MG RV8 Heatshield Fits above catalysts on the underside of the car. Stops heat ingress and paint burning on underside of car £119.50

Genuine RV8 heater valve (ZKC 5119 - the correct one) £54.95 RV8 Brake Servo. Made by the original manufacturer £118.80

RV8 front radiator cover Black £199.50 Part Carbon Fibre £227.80

genuine & conversion parts Tel: +44 (0)1746 710810 Fax: 01746 710999 email: sales@mgv8parts.com Highgrosvenor, Worfield, WV15 5PN (between Bridgnorth & Wolverhampton)

OVERSEAS MAIL ORDER AVAILABLE Full workshop facilities: servicing, repairs, MoT and prep.

RV8 wood refurbishment & mail order services worldwide.

RV8 Main header rail and filler. £59.95

Catering for all MGB, V8, V8 conversions & RV8 vehicles.

ALL PRICES INCLUDE VAT

www.mgv8parts.com

RV8 Petrol Tank Sender with Seal & Locking Ring. £59.95

RV8 boot stays. £30.20 each

RV8 Front brake caliper clips & pins. £15.95

RV8 Bespoke Smoked Perspex Windstop. £234

RV8 New Polyurethane rear anti-roll bar bushes. £16.70 for the pair

V8 Engine Steady Bar This is the best you can buy for the money! £50.60

BRAND NEW high torque starter motor.

British made £252

HERITAGE APPROVED

RV8 cars available for sale - please call

CHISBON RESTORATIONS

RV8 Spax Krypton filled dampers

Adjustable on car through 28 different stages £129.00 each (front) £142.25 each (rear) full set £522 - save £20.50

CM05.15/H1/kk

NEW All Alloy 15 inch Replacement Wheels for the GTV8 £384 With an alloy centre and a highly polished alloy rim. Weighs approx 2kg lighter.

No further rusting.

New, better quality, harder wearing replacement overmats. Original patterns, colour & embroidered with MG logo. Pair RV8 mats £99.50

ANY MG WANTED ANY CONDITION

07774 484497 • 01923 840236 ejwhitescars@aol.com URGENT PROOF www.mgandporsche.com Please check this proof carefully for errors in style, content and layout.

Kimble-SF_Nov-09.qxd:Kimble MGE 1_8 col 3.3 Although every care is exercised in preparing your advert, we cannot hold Northwood, Middlesex ourselves responsible for any inaccuracies you may overlook.

26/10/09

13:0

www.mgandporsche.com

SHOULD YOU REQUIRE ANY ALTERATIONS TO THIS PROOF PLEASE

The Great British

Steering Wheel

TELEPHONE BEFORE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ AND QUOTE ADVERT NO. _ _ _ _ _

The Brooklands We manufacture the BROOKLANDS

For all

Steering Wheel from the original BLUEMEL tooling. It is not a Far Eastern copy and is made using the original methods and traditional materials. The CENTRE BOSS fixing kit, again from the original tooling, not only fits the MG TC and Telephone 01206 Fax 01206 500180 pre-war MGs, but the TD, TF and MGA. There are boss We reserve the right to charge for any alteration to this proof kits forwhich other makes and kit cars too. a departure from the original copy your MG requirements, from ais service BROOKLANDS AEROSCREENS are to a prize winning restoration, made using laminated glass to original Now also w14” No inch 15½ W E in Nalso specification to suit all vintage and sports cars. wheel NOW contact Adrian Priestley via E BL A Ivo AILry AV 1969 john@johnkimble.co.uk

www.chisbon.com or Tel: 01255 862626 www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 77

EST

K KIMBLE

Tel: 01803 835757 Fax: 01803 834567

Unit 5, Old Mill Creek, Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 0HN.

OCTOBER 2015

77

24/09/2015 10:43

CENTRES

SOUTH WEST David Mothersdill davidmothersdill@aol.com www.mgccsw.com

I heard it on the radio recently that if August had been bought as a summer month you would take it back under the Trades Description Act. The wet weather has again curtailed our activities, MGs on Grass being postponed and the Mendip PCT being cancelled. I write this on a wet Bank Holiday weekend, hopefully by the time you read it you will have been basking in September Sunshine having enjoyed our Wiscombe extravaganza, the rescheduled autotest and be busily preparing for a trip to Prescott Hillclimb on October 4. If you are intending to join us for this, we meet at Michael Wood Services on the M5 and travel to the venue together. Phil Archer has more details on 01456 33209.

Hopefully the Kimber Car Trial will take

place as planned at Pagans Hill, Chew Magna on October 18. As always, advance entries are welcomed, along with any offers to marshal, but entries are allowed on the day. Having had to cancel a couple of events at short notice you will be notified if you have entered in advance, otherwise please check the website, Facebook page etc before travelling as last minute hitches do occur. Bruce Weston will be happy to accept all entries and offers of help on 01963 440941, and entry forms can be downloaded from the website mgccsw.com.

The Kimber Car Trial wraps up our competitive events for 2015. There has been a new format of Drivers Championship running this year with the

TYNE TEES Noel Lindford noel.lindford@btinternet.com

The Great British Sports Car Picnic, organised by Martin Robinson, a leading light at the Aln Valley Railway (venue for this event), was held on Sunday August 23, and several TTC members’ cars were displayed on a very enjoyable day.

A week later we had a presence at the very popular Hamsterley Hoppings held on Sunday August 30 in perfect weather. This superb village show, with George and Irene Stephenson as key organisers, raised £3,000 for local charities. The 75 classic cars were judged by TTC members Mags Farquhar and Bill Marchant. A Lotus Esprit won and Lloyd Oxley’s MGA came third.

Meanwhile our Tyne-Tees Marshalling Team, complete with banners, have been out and about at major rallies and auto-tests across the North East (and beyond), and are recognised as a valuable resource, with enthusiasts like TTC member Tony Coates appearing all over the place, both marshalling and competing.

Hamsterley Hoppings Display. Photo: Trevor Leighton

78

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 78

Events coming up: Wednesday 7 / Thursday 8 October: 24 Heures Tour d’Ecosse Entries for this event are now closed. There will be a report on the tour in the December issue of Safety Fast!.

Sunday October 18: Autumn Leaves Run. This very popular end of season road run across southern Northumberland starts once again from Dobbies Garden Centre near Ponteland, where breakfast is on offer from 10.00am, and a start time of 11.30am. Entry fee is only £5.00 per car, payable on the day. I am the organiser for this one and I have menu options for Sunday Lunch and the entry forms. Our chosen pub for the finish of the run is the Highlander, near Belsay. For more information, please send me an email or call me on 07432 152095 or 0191 587 0753. All the information is also on the Tyne-Tees website at www.mgcc.co.uk/ tyne-tees-centre/futureevents/

CENTRE winners to be crowned at our annual Dinner at the Limpley Stoke Hotel on February 27 2016 – an early date for your diaries.

Your hardworking Committee is now putting together the calendar of events for next year.

Feedback from you is always welcome, was there anything you enjoyed particularly this year that you would like repeated? Any venue you can think of that would make a good destination for a Club visit? Any comments, good or bad, help us to put on events which you want to take part in.

Get in touch via the website, or come along to the AGM in March to start a discussion!

A couple of photos to encourage you to enter our last couple of events: Trudy Wren in her MGB storming up a hill at last year’s Kimber PCT, and Chris Moon out enjoying MGs on Grass One. See you at the next one?

CENTRE Saturday December 5: Tyne-Tees Awards Dinner to be held once again at the Gibside Hotel Wickham. Arrive 7.30pm for 8.00pm.

Tickets are available at £23.50 for a four course Christmas dinner. This very enjoyable evening is open to all members, families and friends. Should you wish to make a weekend of it, overnight rooms (at an advantageous rate) including breakfast are available at the Gibside Hotel. Enquiries and bookings to: Lyn Ebdon on lyn.ebdon@mail.com or 01434 344568. There should also be a booking form on our Tyne-Tees website as shown above.

Aln Valley Railway Display. Photo: Ian Fair

www.mgcc.co.uk

24/09/2015 10:44

B25 - Classic & Retro_CLASSIC MOTORING 23/09/2015 14:54 Page 1

Tel: 01787 828083

&

info@classicandretro.co.uk 10% off all servicing work when showing this advert COLLECTION & D E L I V E RY AVA I L A B L E

S E RV I C I N G R E PA I R R E S T O R AT I O N AUTO ELECTRICS PERFORMANCE CONVERSIONS E V E N T P R E PA R AT I O N C O L L E C T I O N A N D D E L I V E RY

CM10.15/B25/fdd

Builders of Ford Mexico and Transit as seen on Channel 4’s “For the Love of Cars” 33 Station Road, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3QA

www.classicandretro.co.uk

Hindsight

Restored Vision for Convertibles Treat your screen before it splits

• Restores clarity by removing scuffs and opacities • Lubricates & protects from frost • Reduces risk of splitting • Avoids replacing rear screen • Particularly effective on SLs • Restores milky acrylic head/tail lights • Renovo Fabric Hood restoration products also in stock

Manor Garage & Sons!

Tel: 01235 767751

PLEASE NOTE: ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Tel:THE 01780PROPERTY 749449 THIS ARTWORK IS OF CLASSIC MOTORING MAGAZINE. www.morethanpolish.com/ hindsight.asp

NO PART OF THIS ARTWORK MAY BE REPRODUCED, STORED OR OTHERWISE world-wide shipping USED BY ANY OTHER PUBLICATION UNLESS PRIOR PERMISSION IS GIVEN BY “Hindsight miraculously removes “By far the best screen THE PUBLISHERS - © Aceville Publications Ltd scratches and opacity, and is cleaning product environmentally friendly”

I’ve tried”

Mercedes Gazette

Editor - Classic & Sportscar

NEW MGB

URGENT PROOF

Please check this proof carefully for errors in style, content and layout.

Although every care is exercised in preparing your advert, we cannot hold ourselves responsible for any inaccuracies you may overlook.

Baulk Rings

Failing 6v batteries?

SHOULD YOU REQUIRE ANY ALTERATIONS TO THIS PROOF PLEASE

At last now available after extensive testing we_are TELEPHONE BEFORE _ _ _ _ _ _ AND QUOTE ADVERT NO. _ _ _ _ _ satisfied these will cure your synchro problems.

CNC machined in the UK to our specifications

Fit Manor Garages twin 12v conversion.

Still 12v

but with double the capacity.

Fits existing battery boxes, with minimal extra Brass 2nd and 3rd/4th £59.95 + VAT Steel 4 Synchro £49.50 + VAT wiring. Reliable starting power after your MG has We reserve the right to charge for anybeen alteration to this proof which parked up.

KIT £150 +vat.

Suitable for Road Race cars from the original copy is a &departure DENIS WELCH MOTORSPORT • YOXALL • BURTON ON TRENT • STAFFS • DE13 8NA • ENGLAND Tel: +44(0)1543 472214 • E-mail: sales@bighealey.co.uk • www.bighealey.co.uk

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 79

Visit our website: www.manorgaragewantage.co.uk OCTOBER 2015

79

24/09/2015 10:44

CENTRES

YORKSHIRE David Copeman 07920 064585 www.mgccyorkshire.co.uk

North – Ken Cothliff The August Natter was chaired by Colin Brear in the absence of Paul Croft. After thanking Paul for all his good work, we went on to the planning of the Dales Run on August 30. Colin also welcomed new member, MGB owner John Bannister.

Colin reported some 15 cars attended the Yorkshire Centre Compass Run to Castle Howard, after which a roll call of those attending the Burley in Wharfedale Festival was taken and arrangements for the meeting point made. In the event some 16 cars were there; an excellent turnout.

Mike Payne outlined the plans for his 2016 Natter trip to South West Wales. At time of writing this item, 15 cars will be going to this lovely part of the UK in early April, based around Pembroke.

Finally the evening rounded off with a competition of ‘Spot the Location’ with aerial photos of North Yorkshire. It’s amazing how difficult that was, with places so familiar from the ground. Well done, Colin South – Kathryn Twiby We had six cars from South Yorkshire who attended the Compass Run to the Yorkshire Arboretum at Castle Howard.

Geoff and Pauline had an enjoyable weekend at the MGB GT 50 event held at Shelsley Walsh.

Cliff and Janice went to Gaydon Heritage Museum for the MGF 20 celebration.

Yorkshire Centre Wolds Way Run It must be a sign of age, time goes by so quickly but really it was the Wolds Way Run’s 20th year?

We had missed the first two but enjoyed all the others in a Maestro, a Metro, MGB GTs and now in a white MG3Style loaned from sponsors and hosts of the run Maple Garage at Sproatley.

Bill and Janet Sharp in their 1960 MGA and Paul and Marilyn Savoury this year in their 1950 MG TD, have done all the runs and so are exclusive members of the Wolds Way Veterans Club. Traditionally the oldest cars line up first for the start, this year two MG TDs, three MGAs, an Austin Healey Sprite and a 1953 Morris Oxford.

Unfortunately Giles Peacock in his 1936 MG TA was unable to come, so missing the run for the first time. The quality of all the cars looked like they were entrants of a concours show, not waiting to start on a 106 mile run across the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds on a lovely spring day.

With plaques attached the 81 cars headed towards the coast, negotiating a ford, ok a flooded road, before stopping for ice cream at Mappleton. We turned inland to Driffield with lovely views of the canal, then to Garton on the Wolds with its beautiful Norman church.

Views of the Humber Bridge could be seen in the distance within the beautiful panorama of the Wolds viewed from the Sir Tatton Sykes

80

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 80

East – Brian Rylance The August Natter was once again low in numbers.

The Family Read pulled out the stops to provide the last Evening Social Run. A good turnout avoided the rain to finish at Conniston at The Gardeners Country Inn. Great food, long wait!! Looking forward to The Dales Run, must remember to pack a brolly.

West – David Copeman Members were spoilt for choice throughout August, with MGF20, Compass Run and Hebden Bridge Classic taking place on the same weekend, the choice was yours!

Patley Bridge the following weekend had members either camping for the two day event or attending the show day.

We joined the Caledonian Centre for a tour of the Orkneys, travelling up the East coast to take the ferry and returning down the West coast of Scotland, all eight days in good company and fine sunny weather.

The Dales Run completed August activities and was well supported by West members.

On Saturday afternoon, October 10 we will be having a run to celebrate the 85th anniversary of the MG Car Club. The run will start and finish at The Star, a carvery and possible birthday cake will complete the day.

Memorial at Sledmere. The weather was kind and views were spectacular with the many fields of bright yellow oil seed rape. The spectacular Thixendale, then to Millington Pastures, one of the few dales with trees, and our traditional lunch stop at the Gait Inn, Millington. This day the MGs had taken over the village from the ramblers and cyclists. Using roads close to the Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail, our finishing point was at Heritage Landscape Centre at Melton. Here the raffle was drawn and £325

CENTRE Tiger – Pete Welbourn The August luncheon run, following a route planned by Derek Tucker, was an enjoyable drive north west past Malton to Slingsby where we dined at the Grapes Inn; good food and pleasant staff, so another pub that gets my recommendation for lunch out.

We had a good turnout for the run. The pub has a small car park so it was amusing to see it packed with a good selection of MG cars, two of which were newly restored and running in. Bill and Janet in their MG TC, beautifully finished in Sequoia cream with maybe tan upholstery (Janet named the upholstery colour, it’s not tan but that sounds better than brown), and Ian in his nearly complete Iris blue MGA, just needs a few bits of chrome and a seat for Irene and it will be ready for LeJog. In last month’s Yorkshire notes a caption was omitted from one of the photos. The photo showed Ken Cothliff and Julie Woods who were married at Harrogate Registry Office. Their 1939 MG VA Tourer wedding car is owned and was driven by the Yorkshire Centre President Alan Dakeyne and the photograph was taken by MGCC member Malcolm Reeves at The Half Way House, Baildon. Apologies to Ken and Julie.

was raised for the charity Max Appeal. The day raised a £600 donation for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The MG3 handled very well through the narrow lanes and would we like one. .. oh yes!

Our thanks to organisers: Geoff Kirk, Ray Snowley, Christine and Adrian Benson, June and Tony Reid, Jill and Greg Thornton and Chris and Steve Moore.

Chris Moore

www.mgcc.co.uk

24/09/2015 10:44

CENTRES

CENTRE

ULSTER

Carol Willis Tel: (028) 9079 9997 or 07831 345560 Email: carol.mgulster@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.mgcculstercentre.co.uk

We have just held the Ulster Classic Trial on Friday September 4 with 17 tests around Killinchy. The boys started setting up on the Thursday evening sorting out the fields for the PCTs and grass slaloms, and on Friday morning and afternoon the tests. It always takes longer than we think to get these things done. Strangford Lough Yacht Club was a super venue for both the start and finish and the supper provided at the end was scrumptious. The charity this year, chosen

by David Bryce and family, was The Alzheimer Society to which we are able to present £300 raised on the night. An entry of 25 cars ranging from Bugatti, MG P Special to Minis lined up spick and span for scrutiny but didn’t come back quite that way, having driven through farmyards, fields and lanes over a 16 mile route. It was brilliant to have 15 MGs competing, being over half the entry. Will Corry and Peter MorelandMoore in Jay Colville’s Midget again took the honours, closely followed by James Wilson with Lorraine Shaw – Mini and David Cochrane with Suz Graham – Midget. We have organised an evening at Raymond Walls Motoring Memorabilia Collection as a thank you to landowners, marshals and competitors. It is a fascinating collection with always something different to see.

May and it’s September already. Time has just passed us by in the blink of an eye.

The following weekend The Balmoral Blast organised by the TSCC, with assistance from PPMC and The Ulster Centre, was another charity event with proceeds going to The Children’s Cancer Fund and The Samaritans. Richard Earney won overall and Andrew Earney was first in class. Well done to all our members who took part. It was a great day out at The King’s Hall complex and a good way to close the doors.

The MGA Register – Return to Dundrod is on the horizon and for the Sunday at Dundrod there is an entry of 91 cars. Absolutely fantastic!

It will be a great show and all we need now is the weather to make it perfect.

PCT venues continue to be an obstacle, and with the harvest being late this year we have to find new ones. If anybody has anything to offer please get in touch.

This month we return to Castle Dillon for our Autotest, a brilliant site just outside Richhill, and we will spend the day there providing burgers for lunch with the usual tea and coffee. Tilly’s Tuck Shop will also be there. The entry fee for this event will be £20 and the regulations will be available shortly.

Where has the year gone, the other day we were talking and felt we hadn’t really got past

Dates for your Diary PCT October 3, October 24 Autotest October 19 AutoSOLO November 7

Ulster Centre members enjoying a Production Car Trial.

SUPPORTING MGCC SINCE 2001 WITH THE SPONSORSHIP OF

THE SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP

MG TF LE500 Trophy 190 Race Car This car was built by TechSpeed Motorsport of Leamington Spa in 2009 to specifically comply with the MG Car Club’s Trophy Race Series Class 1A. Using a brand New MG Motor UK Shell, the car was fitted with a totally rebuilt 190 VHPD Engine.

The car has only entered a very limited number of Races mainly at the Silverstone and Donington MGCC Race weekends together with a few Track Days. It has not been used since the MGCC Cockshoot Cup in April 2013

Offered For Sale - £9,995 Full Specification:• • • • • • • • • •

Engine – VHPD 190 c/w Steel Crank.

Gearbox – Close Ratio box & LSD. Wheels – Set of 16” & p/w Slicks.

Wheels – Set of 16” & p/w Wets.

Roll Cage – Full 8 Point Mounting.

Hard Top – Lightweight Fibreglass MG TF Motorsport Hardtop.

Battery Isolator / Extinguisher.

Electrical Safety Cut out.

In-date Plumbed in Fire Extinguisher.

Race Seat - Sparco Race Seat.

Viewing by Appointment Only

Luffield LUFFIELD CARS

www.luffield.com

BELTON ROAD, LOUGHBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE11 1LR

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 81

01509 216100 mg@luffield.com

OCTOBER 2015

81

24/09/2015 10:44

REGISTERS

REGISTER

SVW Anne Bush svw.safety.fast@gmail.com www.svwregister.co.uk/

At this year’s AGM which was held at the SVW weekend in Chichester, a change was agreed to the role of the Safety Fast! scribe, from Charlie Plain-Jones to being shared between myself and Paul Campbell. Charlie will now concentrate on being editor of the SVW Review. To avoid

confusion with email addresses for receipt of articles for publication, the above email address for the receipt of copy has been set up, with access for Paul and myself. As always, articles for publication are always welcome.

The second picture shows the cars lined up

behind the safety car on the Goodwood Motor Racing circuit ahead of the parade laps on the Sunday of the recent SVW weekend. The car on the left is VA tourer of Paul Campbell and the MG on the left is Peter Van den Heuvel’s VA Tickford.

The picture is of our VA tourer and was taken on a rally in France.

REGISTER

T TYPE John Ward 01621 773606 johnw.ward@yahoo.co.uk www.tregister.org

I am preparing these notes as we pack the TF for the annual Autumn Tour, this time to the Southern Cotswolds, and it is frightening to think that already the 2015 events are history. Many of us who were on this year’s tour will have already expressed our interest in next year, which will be to the Jurassic coast in Dorset, so why not come and join us and maybe see some old fossils. The dates are Friday September 2 to Monday 5 2016, based at the George Albert Hotel at Evershot between Yeovil and Dorchester. We are taking over the entire hotel for the weekend which means there will be a limited number of rooms available, so get your application in early so as not to be disappointed and contact Geoff and Annie Matthews on 01840 214972 or email at geoff@ostlersbarn.co.uk But for those who cannot wait to be out and about in their ‘T’ next year it is hoped to revive the Spring Tour, and the proposal is to return to La Ferme de la Ranconniere at Crepon in Normandy which we last visited in 2007. The dates are April 4-8 2016 and Bill and Sally Silcock have negotiated a very good deal for us, providing we commit to a minimum of 10 rooms on a dinner bed and

breakfast basis by December 1 2015. Further and full details can be sourced from them on telephone 01525 750468 or email treg.sec@virginmedia. com Where are they now?

You may have noticed our recent interest in the 1950s MG racing team comprising three works prepared TDs piloted by Dick Jacobs, George Phillips and Ted Lund. Well we have located two of these cars and the third one at present eludes us. This is Ted Lund’s car FRX 943 and some while ago I received a call from a guy in Somerset who advised that the car appears to have found its way to Australia 35 years ago and that a friend of his had the car and was trying to find a suitable engine as the original had been mislaid during a rebuild!

We lost the contact in Somerset and thus this link to Australia, so come on our Aussie mates, do any of you know the whereabouts of FRX 943? It would be splendid if we could bring together the knowledge as to the whereabouts of all these team cars of 1950 and their owners and location.

TRN magazine Not long now before our October T Register committee meeting, and you will recall that in last month’s Safety Fast! Notes we requested your help in making a decision as to the future of our communications and media strategy. Do tell us what you think and thus enable the committee to make the right decision in keeping you informed as to ‘what’s on’ in T Register matters.

T Types gather at Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel for the annual Autumn Tour. More photos and a report next month

Covering Models 1929 - 1939 Upper Upper Battlefield Battlefield Shrewsbury Shrewsbury SY4 SY4 3DB. 3DB. Tel: Tel: 01939 01939 210458.

210458. Fax Fax 01939 01939 210644 210644

sales@sportsandvintage.co.uk sales@sportsandvintage.co.uk Fully Fully updateable updateable 10th 10th edition edition catalogues, catalogues, £10 £10 plus plus postage postage

MOTORS Sports and Vintage.indd 1

82

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 82

www.SporTSanDvinTage.co.Uk www.SporTSanDvinTage.co.Uk

BRITISH MOTOR HERITAGE APPROVED

19/1/07 11:22:06

www.mgcc.co.uk

24/09/2015 10:44

REGISTERS

Y TYPE Jerry Birkbeck 01926 258691 Mob: 07855 566325 jerrybirkbeck@btinternet.com

Ys abroad I really do hope that the weather picks up for the Y Register trip to the Loire which is taking place between September 12-18. So by the time you read this we will have returned. The trip has been organised by Peter Sharp and I’m sure will be a thoroughly memorable experience. Each of the French trips that we have been fortunate to be have been on has been brilliant, and these include several individual trips in the TA with wonderful experiences in Brittany with the Y Register in 2002 (to celebrate 10 years since the inaugural visit organised by our Register `President’ to us or perhaps `Senior Person’ to the MGCC – Dennis Doubtfire) and arranged by `Red Leader’* David Hague, who has attended all of the Y Trips to France.

The MGCC France European Event of the Year in 2006, which was our first experience of this wonderful initiative, was a stunning occasion which saw us staying at Volvic (where they bottle the water), 10 kilometres from Clermont where the Event was being held. Our last trip was in 2012 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first Ys to Brittany adventure.

Organised by the dear late David Pelham, this too was a splendid affair. * `Red Leader’ was the title given to David Hague who had to use his red MGB as his Y was hors de combat.

Apologies Someone by the name of `Gary’? emailed me at the end of August seeking contact details for Neil Coombes, whom he would like to see following his (`Gary’) purchase of a YT for restoration. For some reason it appeared on my phone but not on my main PC, where I have Neil’s contact details, and disappeared into thin air. Many apologies for this but please do try again `Gary’.

A note from our Chairman As a Register we presently communicate to members through Jerry’s notes in , our website and our Facebook page. We now have a monthly email that will communicate the very latest Y Register news directly to you, with the advantage that you can easily reply with feedback if you so wish.

You may know that due to ill health, after over 20 years of dedicated service Jack Murray has had to retire from being our Registrar. He was my first contact with the club some 12 years ago and I can remember a very warm welcome. I am sure all of you will have received that same welcome and would wish to join me in wholeheartedly thanking him and giving him and Molly our very best wishes in these difficult times for them.

We have now been able to provide an annual Registrar’s report and you may be interested to know it includes 22 new finds and can be found on our

MAGNETTE Stephen Tickell 01737 760330 stephen.tickell@gmail.com www.magnette.org

Thanks to all who attended the AGM, which was better supported and also further north than it’s been for some time – following a great drive around Ripon, Harrogate and the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. The meeting was chaired by Paul Batho in the absence of David Halliday, whose written report paid tribute to Lou Shorten, and the committee was re-elected unchanged (Clive Webb will be distributing minutes in due course).

Harrogate weekend August 8-9 (by Alan & Julia Cleobury) The Register were invited to join Harrogate MG Club in celebrating their 30th Anniversary event at Bewerley Park, Pateley Bridge. On a glorious Saturday morning a number of Magnetteers met up with David Griffiths (our Magnette Man ‘up North’), who with wife Sandra had put together a very informative scenic run with numerous places to visit, prior to the Register AGM at the Oatlands Mount Club, the local MG Natter venue on the outskirts of Harrogate. In the evening over 20 of us (including guests from our Arden MG Natter) met at the Wellington Inn, Darley, another great recommendation from David and Sandra, for a superb meal and ‘Fun Time Quiz/Story’.

Sunday was ‘show day’ and although not a glorious start weather-wise, it ended up as

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 83

REGISTER

A poignant shot of the late David Pelham taken in Brittany in September 2012. Lovely hat to shield himself from the sunshine beating through his sun roof!

website. http://www.mgccyregister.co.uk/registration Following last year’s very successful Y trip to Llanerchindda Farm in Mid Wales we have booked again for next year, Friday July 8 to Monday July 11.

Jerry has agreed to co-ordinate the bookings. Jerry’s details are at the top of the column, and you can read the report of last year’s tour on our website http:// www.mgccyregister.co.uk/events/event-reports/ llanerchindda-farm-july-2014.

The total amount is £227 per person for three nights and two days. You will recall that payment is made on the final day. Please arrange your booking asap.

Peter Vielvoye, Chairman MGCC Y Type Register

REGISTER

Lou Shorten Tribute weekend good as Saturday. Julia and I were tasked with October 3-4 arranging the Magnette parking on our Register Our traditional season-closing event in Norwich plot, where a total of 16 Magnificent Magnettes won’t be quite the same without Lou, but it will were set out including David Slater’s fine MkIV still feature the traditional Saturday Natter at Farina. We were also honoured to welcome John’s house in Lenwade and an evening pub (courtesy of Keith Charlton) Frank Robson, aged meal. On Sunday we’ll assemble at Norwich 95, a long time owner of a ZB which he still uses Aviation Museum from about midday, with to drive to his local shops! a special guided tour of a Vulcan or Nimrod David Griffiths won the NTG Trophy for his available. John Harris and Peter Martin have been excellent Twilight Grey ZB, while our Register busy organising all this, so if you’re planning to Display was awarded ‘Best Show Stand’. go and haven’t already contacted them please Approximately 400 cars attended this superb do, to help plan food etc. event and the showground was certainly full with various club stands, traders and competitions.

We also enjoyed the Wetherby Silver Band who entertained us throughout the day.

Although it was a fair distance to travel, we all really enjoyed our weekend. Our thanks must go to David and Sandra for inviting us and making us so David Griffiths receives the NTG Trophy welcome.

OCTOBER 2015

83

24/09/2015 10:44

PETER BEST www.classicinsurance.co.uk

SHARE YOUR PASSION FOR CARS

E D *!

IV EN NT US EK U CL E CO EX B W DIS U T CL KE C TI

BIRMINGHAM, NEC, 13-15 NOVEMBER 2015

The best policies for either classic or modern MGs

Call for a quote today

01621 840400 THE MGF & TF SPECIALIST

PARTS • ACCESSORIES • SERVICING • TUNING • REPAIRS

Mike Satur moves to new premises

BOXER ROLL HOOPS

Transform your MGF or TF with a Boxer Roll Hoop & Windbreak – the original and best!

Fits all models: 1995 – 2010+ Choice of styles and finishes inc. black, silver and polished chrome See website for full range

Mike and his team are delighted to announce the DAYTONA SS EXHAUSTS move to new335premises.

WINDBREAKS FROM ONLY

£215 + VAT

FROM ONLY

£ + VAT

VOTED ‘BEST EXHAUST’

BY MG ENTHUSIAST

ONLY

£117 + VAT

However, Mike would like to his apologies that due SLICKextend SHIFT IV ALI RADIATORS COOLANT PIPES to some ‘frustrating technical’ 165 61 59 outside of Mike’s problems control,RADIATOR some Members may BLEED WIPER LINKAGE SCREW have experienced 8.75 difficulties 36 SUNMATE using the website.

ALI HEATER when KNOBS Choice of QUAD, ROUND or OVAL tail pipes FROM ONLY

£ + VAT

ONLY

£+ VAT

ONLY

£+ VAT

OVER 1,800 STUNNING CLASSIC CARS

250 CAR CLUBS CELEBRITY GUESTS THE UK’S BIGGEST INDOOR AUTOJUMBLE AND TRADER VILLAGE WHEELER DEALERS LIVE STAGE SUPER CARS CLASSIC CARS FOR SALE MEGUIAR’S CLUB SHOWCASE SILVERSTONE AUCTIONS PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP RESTORATION THEATRE CLASSIC BIKES DREAM RIDES CLUB SINGLE

£18.00*

£36.50* QUOTE:

CFCMS15

£+46 VAT

30 CLUTCH LEVER AIR DUCT KIT SPAX KITS To make contact with Mike, MGF & TF SEATBELTthen ACCESSORIES please call him direct 29 21 on 01709 890555 35 250 ONLY

£+ VAT

ONLY

CALL 0871 230 1088** WWW.NECCLASSICMOTORSHOW.COM Headline Sponsor

*Club ticket (adult 16 years+) offer only applies to Saturday and Sunday, and only when booked in advance. Club single ticket offer is limited to four tickets per member and the club family ticket offer is limited to one family ticket per member. A family ticket admits 2 adults and up to 3 children (5-15 years). Book before Saturday 31st October 2015 at midnight and you will be automatically entered into our free prize draw to win a car. Hand in your ticket stub or print-at-home voucher to your club’s stand and they will benefit from a commission. **Calls cost 10ppm plus standard network charges. All bookings are subject to a single transaction fee of £1.50. Tickets include a showguide to the value of £7.50. Entry to the auction requires purchase of a catalogue. See website for all information. All information correct at time of publishing.

09/06/2015 14:47

The MG European Event Of The Year 2016

ng the 10th. June

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, from 8th. to 12th. June 2016

ciPants in reas. unding area. The Office, once your odation is to be ervations must be

Take part in the biggest MG event ever done in France, and experience the emotion of the event.

d Parking

ecurity service is s also available.

ctober 2015 Year 2016 will be able to choose the

rance.com

ater. Once rm your g methods:

e.

ever done

84

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 84

ONLY

£+ VAT

£+ VAT

Order online:

e.

£ + VAT.95

FROM

Official Show Partners

75030-8_CMS03a_Club-Core-Advert_x3_2015_v3.indd 1

£ + VAT.75

ONLY

CLUB FAMILY

BOOK IN ADVANCE TO RECEIVE YOUR DISCOUNT* FOR SATURDAY OR SUNDAY

QUOTE:

CSCMS15

ONLY

ONLY

£ + VAT

PARTS MAIL ORDER WORLDWIDE

Order by phone:

FROM

£ + VAT

www.mikesatur.com ✆ 01709 890555

ADVERTISERS’ INDEX Adrian Flux ......................................................63 Airflow .............................................................63 Ashley James .................................................45 Barry Walker...................................................93 Beech Hill Garage...........................................96 Brian Brown Classics......................................91 British Motor Heritage .................................IFC Brown and Gammons................................... 11 Carole Nash Insurance ....................................3 Chertsey Minors ............................................75 Chisbon Restorations.....................................77 Church Square Autos.....................................87 Classic & Sports Cars (Essex) ..............OBC, 6 Classic and Retro ............................................79 Clive Wheatley ...............................................77 Colin Groom Vehicle Storage ......................46 Colne Classics .................................................91 Crown Classic Cars........................................46 Dennis Welch .................................................79 Distributor Doctor .........................................29 Don Trimming................................................87 EJW Classic and sports...................................77 Evans Division of Hydratech..........................45 Fishers Services...............................................46 Footman James...............................................40 Former Glory .................................................94 Frontline ..........................................................51 Get Patina........................................................21 Halls Garage....................................................46 Hamilton Direct..............................................25 Heathrow Transmission ................................65 Hindsight..........................................................79 Hoyle Suspension...........................................27 Junction 59 Classics Ltd ..................................91 Just Right Autos Ltd...........................................8 Kimbers Ark B&B ...........................................91 Kimble Engineering Ltd ..................................77 Luffield Motorsport ..................................29, 81 Manor Garage ................................................79 Martin Smith Used MGTF Spares ...............87 MG Garage (EMGC) .....................................65

MG Mecca ......................................................92 MG Sales Centre............................................19 MGB Roadster for Sale ..................................95 MGF Mania .....................................................75 Midland Classic Restoration.............................3 Midland Wheel Ltd.........................................75 Mike Authurs Classics.....................................97 Mike Rolls ........................................................95 Mike Satur.................................................65, 84 Moss Europe Ltd ..............................................6 Naylor Brothers .............................................98 Norton Insurance ..........................................15 NTG Services .................................................33 Oselli Ltd..........................................................57 Peter Best .........................................IBC, 84, 91 Prestige MG ....................................................63 Rees Bros ........................................................81 Retro Lifestyle ................................................27 Rimmer Bros Ltd............................................29 RJJ Car Shipping and Transportation ...........75 Robin Lackford Motor Engineering ..............65 Scenic Car Tours ......................................13, 31 SMR ..........................................................91, 92 South Coast MG Rover ................................71 Sports and Vintage .........................................82 Steve McKie Sports Cars ...............................87 Surrey Sports & Classics ................................65 Sussex Classic Car Parts...................................4 The Hutson Motor Co Ltd .............................4 The Tool Bag Co............................................75 Vitesse Global Ltd ..........................................71 Webcon .........................................................57

www.mgcc.co.uk

24/09/2015 10:44

REGISTERS

MGA Edward Vandyk Tel: 01488 608810 mgascribe@vandyk.co.uk

The summer is over and, unless September produces an Indian version, it truly went out with a deluge! Whether August was the wettest on record was not entirely clear at the time of writing but we hope the Lands End to John o’Groats Tour and Dundrod are at least spared more rain.

Many thanks to all of those who braved the weather and came to Stockcross on the Bank Holiday Sunday for the Tour and Show. At least we didn’t hear and feel the patter of raindrops until early afternoon. We had at least 15 Twin Cams, two De Luxes and a number of other MGAs amongst a display of 100 various cars, many of which melted away the moment the rain looked set to stay. Although despite this the beer tent was left with very little in the last firkin at the end of the day.

We ran the Tour in a somewhat different

Bryant Hutson, seen getting his cup presented

by Barry Davies, won the Tour Concours in his immaculate Red Twin Cam Roadster.

format starting and ending with a Tulip but with the choice of maps or Tulips in a sealed envelope, for the middle sections. The whole route, if followed, required passing various fixed points and answering a question about that point. This format seemed well received and is something we may repeat if the event runs next year.

The MGA Register Spring Weekend, Friday May 6 – Monday May 9 2016, is the next big event. At the time of writing all double/twin rooms are filled at the event base, the Raven Hall Hotel in the North York Moors National Park. However, there are Scandinavian style Lodges still available, some sleeping four, and there are single rooms with no supplement. Fifty-one crews have booked already and so another bumper event is expected next May. If you contact the Raven Hall Hotel and find that there are no rooms available you could try the Grainary at http://www.grainary. co.uk/. No official arrangement has been made with this hotel but they have 16 bedrooms and are located only seven miles from the Raven Hall

Neil Hyett 01869 241180 neilhyett54@btinternet.com www.mgb-register.org

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 85

Hotel. Contact Stuart Mumby mga@live.co.uk for more details.

A bit of history September 22 marked the 60th Anniversary of the first public appearance of the MGA at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Motorosport described the event in the following terms: In the first hall there was much interest being shown in the Nuffield stand, for the new MGA was having its first showing, being displayed with the extra item of knock-off wire wheels, which enhance the appearance but was an additional cost to the reasonable price quoted for a standard model.

Between two of the new models was displayed the Utah record-breaker as used by Gardner and Miles to set up long-distance class records, and a very impressive machine it looked.

Somewhat surprisingly no photographic record of the MGA at the 1955 Frankfurt Show seems to be available, so if anyone has such a photograph please contact me.

Graham and Jill Eke’s Glacier Blue 1955 Roadster on the Tour

MGB As I reported last month, the engine has been removed from the Marathon MGB for its rebuild so our attention has now turned to the bodywork.

We have had the body shell inspected by a specialist with experience of MGBs who gave us a report on what was needed to make the car structurally sound. We have always said we don’t want to create a concours standard car but something that retains its character with a feel of its history. However of course to enable the car to be driven it must be structurally sound to gain the all-important MOT. The quotation for the work was very favourable so we have agreed

REGISTER

to proceed with the following work: replace both floors, inner and outer sills, castle sections, repair sections for the wings and replace/repair chassis rails as needed. There is information including photographs on the website so you can follow the rebuild process, so keep an eye on it.

The plan is to get this work complete so the car can be displayed at the NEC Classic Car Show in November.

The picture shows the B parking area at the Shelsley Walsh MGB GT 50 event. It was a great day out with excellent feedback from those who went. I can recommend Shelsley, it has a very relaxed informal atmosphere but for me the great thing is you can walk around the paddock and get right up to the cars and everyone is very happy to talk about their pride of joy. However I seem to be jinxed with the place because after the MGB50 event the B broke down on the way home, and this year the B broke down on the way to its MOT the day before, so the F had to stand in. Thankfully the F made it there and back! Despite being in the F, I was still allowed to drive up the hill which is great fun and gives you an idea of just how fast and precise you have to be to get a competitive time. Thanks

REGISTER to Richard who was ably assisted by Chris for organising a great day.

Forthcoming events: MGB Register Lecture, October 15. Why not join us for our sixth presentation which this year will feature the story of the SS Great Britain, the iconic ship designed by the brilliant Isambard Brunel in 1843. This is a unique opportunity to hear the inside story and ask questions of the people who passionately believe it should be renovated as part of our engineering heritage. All the previous Lectures have had great reviews so I’m sure this one will continue the success Rebuild and Rolling Road Weekend on October 31 - November 1. The exact details of the weekend are to be finalised but in general it will be as the past couple of years, with the Saturday based at BMH in Witney where we will cover specific subjects related to the MGB. On Sunday it will be based at Pitstop in Brize Norton where your MGB can be run on their Rolling Road.

All details and booking forms for all events are on the website.

OCTOBER 2015

85

24/09/2015 10:44

REGISTERS

MIDGET Neil Thomas 07891 684435 ns.tenby@hotmail.com www.midgetregister.com

Well, as I write these notes, we have just completed this year’s Midget Register September Run to Eastnor Castle and the Forest of Dean.

This time I took the Frogeye. We had a great turnout. Sixty-six cars booked in. Sixty-four cars took part. Thirty of those were Midgets. The sun shone all day and participants had a lovely day out. Eastnor itself was a fantastic venue and we received many compliments about the event. It’s you that make it. We just make it happen. So thank you. Special mention must be made of the oldest participant on the day and that was Albert Piper, who is nearly 102, and was the navigator for his son Paul in their black Midget. The MR FB page has lots of pics. A fuller report will appear

Albert Piper sitting with son Paul by Paul’s black Midget

later in Safety Fast! but please make a note of next year’s event date which will be Sunday September 4.

September Run aside, I’ve also found time to fit a new set of halogen headlamps to my K series Midget. I bought them off eBay for £21. I’ve fitted a couple of four-pin relays, one to operate the main beam and one to operate the dip. They work a treat and are so much brighter than my old sealed beam units. I’m ready now for my trip with my K Midget to Britanny in two weeks time.

It’s a favourite destination of mine and great for driving in a Midget.

Following my mention of my new tonneau cover in last month’s Safety Fast!, it was great to hear from Myles Sutherland from Exeter who was very interested in how I had gone about getting it made. I think he will be following in my footsteps.

Now I must mention some sad news. It is with deepest regret that the Midget Register announces the sad passing of Roly’s Alcock’s wife, Nicky. Nicky was known to members of the Midget Register and loved going out in Roly’s Sprite on trips out or weekends away. She was a lovely lady who was very brave in dealing with her illness. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. The Midget Register would like to express their sincerest condolences to Roly and family.

V8 Victor Smith 0208 392 9434 victorsmith@v8register.net www.v8register.net

RV8 at the Castle of Mey Marion Quarrington was on the Caledonian Centre’s Tour of Orkney, and on the return route visited the Castle of Mey near Caithness on the north coast of Scotland. There were 27 cars on the tour of which nine were RV8s. Marion says,

“We did 1,075 miles (Stirling to Stirling) and in total the journey to and from home was a smidgen under 1,900 miles, with the RV8 averaging 30.5 mpg throughout the entire trip. That’s a good rate of consumption for a near four litre V8 engine.”

Marion mentioned they enjoyed good weather so had the hood down for most of the time, only putting it up overnight. The eight day tour had an overnight stop in Tain on route to the ferry at Gill’s Bay, followed by three nights on Orkney and then via the west coast with overnights in Tongue, Little Loch Broom and Fort William before returning to Stirling.

Update your agreed value In a matter of only three or four years, prices of Condition 1 MGB GT V8s have risen from the £10,500 area where they had been for many years, to £17,250 in our updated price guide released in February earlier this year. The increase is from the benefits of both the introduction of the road tax exemption concession in 2014 and the general pressures from ‘alternative investment’ activity in the classic car market.

That trend has continued and the indications are a Condition 1 MGB GT V8 chrome bumper is now around £18,545 (up 7.5% in six months) and a rubber bumper model at around £15,320, with exceptional cars at higher prices. In earlier years

86

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 86

REGISTER

MGs at Eastnor Castle for the Midget Register Road Run

Nicky Alcock enjoying an event in Roly’s Sprite

REGISTER many V8 enthusiasts reviewed the value of their car every two to three years but in the present market it’s essential you do this annually to ensure you have an agreed value on your policy which reflects the current market price of your car and are not underinsured.

V8 Register Grille Badges available again An initiative by Angus Munro attracted over 50 pre-orders for a new supply of small V8 Register Grille Badges. If you missed the online promotion in August then limited stocks remain available.

For details see: www.v8register.net/more.htm Classic car theft – increased security essential With rising classic car values there have been reports of classic car thefts – a restored Jeep at Duxford and then a TR5 stolen from a lock-up garage near Basildon. Police covering the case said, “Owners need to be much more vigilant – additional security like alarms and tracking devices which can help recover a stolen car.”

A tracker will provide you with alerts of any tampering with your vehicle as a text message to your mobile phone and if it is taken away by thieves, you can get location data sent as text messages. See the ‘more’ link.

www.mgcc.co.uk

24/09/2015 10:44

STEVE McKIE SPORTSCARS

MARTIN SMITH

CHESTERFIELD

•

DERBYSHIRE

Specialists in the repair and restoration of MG cars

www.usedmg spares.co.uk

Suppliers of parts for • MGA • MGB • MGC • Midget • T Type • MGF/TF

Quality New and Used MGF & MGTF Spares

www.stevemckiesportscars.co.uk Tel 01246 454527 • Fax 01246 DONHOODS-SFAug07.QXD:Layout 1 453681 23/9/09

Albert Street North, Chesterfield, S41 8NP

Covering all models from 1995 > 2006

16:22

Page 1

DON HOODS

Steve McKie Sports Cars Hi-Res.indd 1

All items Supplied - from body panels, interiors & engines to headlights & wheel nuts

23/06/2010 13:46

UNBEATABLE QUALITY – UNBEATABLE VALUE! DIRECT FROM THE MAKERS – WITH OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Choice of heavy duty PVC, ICI Vynide, Everflex, Duck and Mohair

•BETTER THAN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT QUALITY •STITCHED AND WELDED FOR MAXIMUM LIFE •WIDEST CHOICE OF COLOURS AVAILABLE •ALL FASTENERS & FITTINGS INCLUDED D PRICE FOR LEAFLET AN LIST CONTACT Ltd Don Trimming Co. 7JJ

AL MAKES & L incl: MG, MODELS Tr Escort, Giumph, olf etc.

mingham B23

Hampton Road, Bir

Tel: 07722 175473 East Lydford, Somerset Email: usedmgspares@hotmail.co.uk

13 Tel: 0121 373 13FICE SOUTHERN SALES

OF

00 Tel: 01202 7422

CARPET SETS FOR MOST

MODELS

www.donhoods.com

MG SALES

SHEPPERTON, MIDDLESEX TEL: 01932 241843 / 07836 281493 WWW.CHURCHSQUAREAUTOS.COM EMAIL: MGSALES@CHURCHSQUAREAUTOS.COM

MG MGB roadster (RHD) (just 61,000 miles)

MG TF 135 Style pack (just 35,000 miles)

MG TF 135 Full leather (just 25,400 miles)

MG TF 135 High spec+Hardtop (just 41,000miles)

1964 (C Reg) Pull handle model. From our Classic & Racing Car selection A superb 1964 MGB pull handle Roadster finished in Tartan red with black leather/ red piping and wire wheels. Documented history file, Thousands of pounds spent. Professionally repainted in 2014. Imported from Arizona USA back in 1995 bills and mots todate, recent new tyres (5) petrol tank brake pipes and MoT. Heritage certificate. A superb touring MGB, Outstanding condition. £15,995

2011 (11 Reg) Finished in Frost White/Black leather This is the 2nd from last TF135 ever to be made.

Chassis # D0001155. This is a Style pack model (top of the range) which included full black leather sports seats, silver interior trim, 16” Twisted pepper alloy wheels, the TF was also fitted with softride suspension, glass heated rear screen, engine water level sensor, remote boot opening. Full service history and Immaculate. £7,995

2005 (05 Reg) Finished in Starlight Silver/Black leather A very low mileage TF135. Previously supplied by us in 2010 @ 21,000 miles now just 25,400 miles. Fitted with full unmarked black leather sport seats, silver pack interior, wind deflector, mudflaps. Supplied with full service history and Sold with a cambelt service.

Outstanding condition. £4,795

2003 (03 Reg) Finished in: Trophy Blue/Black & Blue leather. A low mileage high spec TF135. Fitted with a colour coded removable hardtop with a blue soft top, Black and blue leather sport seats, 2 tone leather steering wheel, 16” alloys, plus much more.

Having covered just 41,000 miles with full service history 11 services, plus new headgasket/cambelt/ water pump earlier this year and less than 1,200 miles since, with bills. Immaculate condition, £4,395

MG MGF Rare 1995 car (the 1137 made)

MG TF 135 Pre-production Car (just 28,000miles)

MG TF 135 Spark ltd edition. ( Just 69,000miles)

MG MGB GT (huge documented history files)

November 1995 ”N” Reg. 70,000 Miles Finished in B.R.Green/black Full MG main dealers service history. Extras include power steering and Abs braking. A very original car in excellent condition with original hands books stereo etc recent ball joints brake pads all round and rear brake calipers. Sold with a new headgasket/ water pump/cambelt and a new mot. A future classic MG, or is it already! £2,695

2002 (51 Reg) Finished in Trophy Blue. A very rare MG one of the first made TF’s, chassis #D000133.Supplied with Full main dealer service history (9 services), MG owned until July 2003 and then one lady owner since. Outstanding condition and very low mileage a very original MG even down to the MG/Rover number plates, a real part of MGF/TF history. Colour coded hardtop is available for £350+vat. £3,995

2005 (05 Reg)Finished in: Xpower Grey/black half leather High spec, eg sport pack 2 with 4 pot red calipers and unmarked 16” 11 spoke alloys, chrome packs, silver interior trim and steering wheel, wind deflector, Unmarked ‘Spark’ salt & pepper hood, supplied serviced including a new headgasket/cambelt/water pump/stainless water pipes and MoT. £3,995

1981 (W Reg)Finished in Pageant Blue/Nimbus grey leather Here we offer a MGB GT Fast roadcar.

Huge documented history, All mots, bills etc.

Engine rebuilt to 1868cc, stage 2 unleaded head, piper 270 camshaft, duplex timing gear, uprated suspension, stainless exhaust, plus lots lots more, body restored, all under 10,000miles since. Can be supplied with Minilite style alloys. £3,795

This is just a small selection from our stock

FAMILY BUSINESS ESTABLISHED 1981 OUR OFFICE/ SHOWROOM IS AT 62B HIGH STREET SHEPPERTON TW17 9AU VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 87

www.churchsquareautos.com OCTOBER 2015

87

24/09/2015 10:45

REGISTERS

MGC Ginny Cartmell 01208 821552 ginnycartmell@btinternet.com

October already, our driving season is almost finished for this year and we hope you all have had a great summer with your cars. It would be good to hear from you in the winter months about all your sunshine events. So please send your adventures to me and I will do my best to get your write-up in Safety Fast!, then everyone can share your memories.... Also, should you be embarking on any restoration jobs this winter, then please put pen to paper and tell us about your projects.

The only event the C Register has outstanding this year is our Christmas Dinner and overnight stay at Dumbleton Hall Hotel November 28. If you would like to get involved in this annual event, you will find all details below.

MGC Register Christmas Dinner and Overnight Stay...

Dumbleton Hall Hotel – November 28 2015.

Once again we will be returning to Dumbleton Hall for our MGC Register Christmas Dinner. For those that would like to celebrate with us this year, please email your interest and get your payment in the post to me as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We only have 20 rooms available, one of which is a single, so time is of the essence.....

The Hotel is situated on the border between Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, nestled into

the Cotswold countryside. Ideal for doing a little Christmas shopping before or after our event, with Cheltenham Spa, Stratford upon Avon and Worcester all very nearby, and for those of you who are more active, you will find beautiful walks on the doorstep.

Once you have checked into your room, you can look forward to a three course Traditional Christmas Dinner in the Oak Room, followed by a little entertainment laid on by your committee....!

Hopefully after an evening of good food, wine and great company, you will all retire to your rooms for a good night’s sleep, looking forward to the beautiful cooked breakfast that will await you in the morning.

This Festive Celebration at a delightful Country Hotel in the Cotswolds has an all-inclusive price of just £170.00 per couple, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, with our one single room costing just £115.00.

FWD Tanya Field 07929 868284 tanyafield123@sky.com

This month Graham Saunders has sent me some photos of his newly restored MG 1300 and as you can see from the photos it looks wonderful.

Graham has been regularly keeping me up to date with the 1300’s progress so it really is a joy to see it finished. As is the usual story with restorations, Graham had hoped it would be finished for earlier this year so he could enjoy the show season. While sadly the 1300 missed the 2015 show season, it will be a joy for us all to see in 2016. If you are in the process of restoring a FWD car, please do get in touch with me and of course please do send photos too!

Continuing with the restoration theme, March 5-6 2016 is the Practical Classics Restoration

88

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 88

Show at the NEC. The FWD Register attended for the first time this year and we found it a refreshing show as not every exhibit was gleaming, in fact the majority of the cars were either unrestored or ongoing restoration projects. Not only is it lovely to see these cars, it also means that it gives a larger number of members the opportunity to show their car, as all cars regardless of condition or modifications are welcome. Another joy of the show is that clubs are encouraged to work on the cars, so that visitors can watch various works being undertaken on the cars. Of course, this is also a great opportunity for visitors to be able to ask questions and a good way to start conversations about the cars. If you would like to show your FWD Register car at the Restoration Show next year, please do get in touch. Please note though, cars need to be in place by late afternoon/early evening on Friday March 4 and must remain in place until the end of the show on Sunday March 6.

The FWD Register has been very fortunate and has been offered a stand at this year’s Classic Motor Show at the NEC which is on between November 13-15. As many of you will know, this is ‘the’ indoor show of the year so it’s excellent news for both the FWD Register and our cars that we can show at the Classic Motor Show to audiences in the tens of thousands. If

REGISTER All rooms will be booked on a first come, first served basis, as the Hotel only has limited accommodation.

Please send your full payment to guarantee your booking and I will update you as soon as further information is available.

Please send your payment to me, cheques made payable to... The MG Car Club ‘C’ Register, with your name and address on the back of the cheque please... Ginny Cartmell MGC Register Secretary, Lower Carblake Manor, Cardinham, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 4BX. Email ginnycartmell@btinternet.com Telephone Number 01208 821552. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me either by email or telephone.

REGISTER you are coming to the show, please come and visit the stand. We also have a limited number of free tickets available for those who would like to help out and man the stand (on a rota basis), so please do get in touch if you would like to help man the stand.

Graham Saunders’ recently restored MG1300

www.mgcc.co.uk

24/09/2015 10:45

REGISTERS

REGISTER

MGF Tim Morris 01932 882467 scribe@mgfregister.org www.mgfregister.org

Summer is over and we’ve already been to at least one official Autumn Gathering in the South East at which it rained, so it must be true! It has been a good one though, peaking with MGF20 of which we are still basking in the last rays of golden sunshine. Time moves on and we’ll soon see the MGF coming of age in 2016, 21 years, is it possible? We’ll mark the occasion in some way although at the moment we are not sure how.

Perhaps our new events person, Martin Rees will come up with a suitable way, although I suspect it won’t be quite on the scale of MGF20, another five years for that one, MGF25! Martin takes up the reins shortly and will be developing some new ideas for main Register events in 2016 and beyond. We have a committee meeting at the end of October so if you have any ideas for events that you would like to see the Register organise please get in touch with Martin at mgf.events@ mgfregister.org There has been another change over in South Wales where Carla Waylett stood down as the Register Rep, a big thank you to her for revitalising the Region over the past few years.

We welcome Jan Carter and Andy Partridge as the new Reps for the Region and you can find out what they are up to on the Register Internet Forum and the South Wales Facebook Page.

The Regions have been rounding up their Summer sessions with visits to car shows and runs out, as well as their own regular pub meets.

Again you can find out where they all are via our Internet Forum. New faces are always welcome at any of our regional meetings.

7, judging will then commence and the results will be announced in time for you to buy the calendar for Christmas, plus the overall winner will have his or her name added to the MGF Register Photographic Cup.

Annual MGF Register Photo Competition Another sign that Autumn is here is the announcement of our annual photo competition.

This year, oddly enough, it is on the theme of the MGF/TF, not too unusual as it always is! It’s simple to enter – just email me up to three of your best photos taken during the past 12 months to twmorris@ntlworld.com in reasonable resolution – 1 to 2mb is good. The photos must contain something to do with an F or TF as the winning 12 will feature on the MGF Register calendar for 2016. We make that available for free download or for sale as a printed option once the competition has been judged. The only other stipulation is that outlandish photoshopped pictures in the opinion of the judges may be discounted – so no MGFs on tops of mountains or other solar systems thank you! We’ll publish the entries as we go in an online album – check the Forum again for the link from October 1. The competition will run from October 1 to November

The Hertfordshire and North London Region at the St Mary’s Car Show in September. Photo: Nadia Rogers

ZRZSZT John Thompson 07854 275541 johnt5@btinternet.com www.mgcc.co.uk/zedregister

Events & shows The penultimate racing gathering of 2015 took place at Oulton Park on September 12.

It was all systems go for the Trophy guys with two championship rounds in a busy ten race programme. Again early morning practice was wet with a drying circuit for the races later in the day. Cody Hill and Colin Robertson made up the front row in the pre-lunch race. Both were given the red flag just before the scheduled end of the race after a shunt at Old Hall. They finished in the same order with Graham Ross finishing a credible third. Robertson prevailed in race ten from Ross and an improving Jason Burgess. Paul

Colin Robertson leads the MG Trophy Cars at Oulton Park. Photo: Dickon Siddall

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 89

Luti suffered engine problems early on and did not finish, leaving Daniel Molloy to take the 170 class from Andrew Ashton. Luti re-emerged at the end of the programme to take the class with Ashton again second. The best grid of the day turned out for the home round of the North West Centre’s Cockshoot Cup. Zeds took the first two places, Gary Whetton’s 190 leading home Howard Hunt’s ZS. However the races of the day had to be the BCV8 and Thoroughbred Sportscar Championships. Great racing and the sound of a gaggle of V8s in close order was hard to beat.

There is still everything to play for and two days at Snetterton beckon later this month as the racing season is brought to a close.

Twenty-nine cars participated in the lunchtime parade lap, which is almost something of a record. Parade laps will take place on both days at Snetterton if you wish to enjoy the racing experience from the comfort of your own car.

News in brief Regrettably we have taken the decision that the Register will not be attending the Classic Motor Show in November, this is due to a number of reasons. I hope this doesn’t disappoint any of you too much. If you are planning to go please do, and support the main club.

REGISTER

MGZT Clutch Slave Cylinders are no longer prefilled with Clutch Fluid The X-Part Team would like to remind MGCC members that the latest versions of Rover 75 and MGZT Clutch Slave Cylinder, are not pre-filled with clutch fluid. The part no’s. are UUB105302 (all diesel manual models) and UUB100194 (all petrol manual models).

On fitment of the Clutch Slave Cylinder to the Clutch Master Cylinder (which is pre-filled) it is necessary to bleed the system, and then top-up the Clutch Master Cylinder with the appropriate fluid.

Please ensure that the system is pressurised and fully functional before use.

OCTOBER 2015

89

24/09/2015 10:45

LOOKING BACK

Looking

Back

We saw in last month’s Safety Fast! Looking Back feature the picture of DRV 740 which we bought from the Coopers four years ago.

We have done quite a lot of restoration work and have used the car extensively, particularly on various European events. We competed in the MGCC Denmark 40th Anniversary event and managed to hold off all the older cars in the autotest, but at the expense of a broken differential! Soon mended.

We had an enjoyable week in the J2 with MGCC Italy at their 2014 event at Gabicce Mare and are looking forward to the 2016 event.

We have also taken part in several social runs in the UK but our latest event in the J2 was by far the most enjoyable. We joined the pre war Morris Minor club at their annual event Pre War Prescott in August and made the most of five runs up the hill. Not timed but still flat out.

The car is supercharged with a Roots type blower and has a P Type engine with the rather more robust three bearing crank.

The Coopers owned the car for 28 years and we are probably too old to better that.

Best regards John Dorney

If you can tell us more about any of these cars or the events, we are always keen to hear from you at Kimber House; contact the MGCC Archivist Pete Neal on peterneal@mgcc.co.uk.

This photo above by Cliff Hatcher is of the K3 in the ownership of Philip Brady, grandson of Tom Brady who first acquired the car in 1958. The photograph shows the car (K3030) originally purchased from the MG Factory in 1935 by Prince Chula of Siam for his cousin, racing driver ‘B.Bira’, resting in the paddock at the 1994 Wiscombe Hill Climb.

On their journey through France in 2011 in their 1960 MGA 1600, Janice

90

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 90

and Warren Marsh stopped off in Brittany to admire and photograph the newly opened Térénez Suspension Bridge.

This delightful picture, bottom right,

by Kelvin Fagan of a lovely summer picnic with a trio of Y Types acting as a backdrop, is a typical example of a family enjoying the MG lifestyle; long may it continue. We think this photo was taken at Silverstone in the year 2000, perhaps you were there.

www.mgcc.co.uk

24/09/2015 10:45

PETER BEST www.classicinsurance.co.uk

The best policies for either classic or modern MGs

Call for a quote today

01621 840400

M.G. in North Herts

BANBURY, OXFORDSHIRE Situated right in the middle of classic car country with easy access to Silverstone, Gaydon (Heritage Motor Centre) Abingdon, Prescott, Longbridge and only an hour from London KIMBERS ARK B&B is the home away from home for the classic car enthusiast.

For comfortable rooms, off street parking and a traditional English breakfast contact club members Mike and Jan

01295 254498, kimbers.ark@gmail.com. www.kimbers-ark.co.uk.

MGOC Recommended Workshop and Power Steering Installer MoT & Failures Repaired Servicing, Welding, Restoration M.G.A. – B – C – V8, Midget Rear of Langley Garage London Road, Langley, Nr Hitchin, Herts SG4 7PJ

01438 729288 07860 473298 www.mg-repairs-hertfordshire.com

Colne Classics

MG Power Steering and restoration specialists

01707 876089

07831 556666

URGENTLY

WANTED

ANY

MG ANY YEAR, ANY CONDITION

View the website on www.colneclassics.com B1 Seaden Court, Gorse Lane Ind Est, Clacton, Essex.

01255 432693, 07714 675319

01325 311232

www.mgsforsale.com enquiries@mgsforsale.com

info@junction59classicsltd.co.uk www@junction59classicsltd.co.uk

Junction 59 Classics Ltd Since the sad passing of Simon J. Robinson in April, the company has taken on a new lease of life. Matthew, Simons’ brother has inherited the business and changed it around with a new name and different company policies. Customers will now benefit in different ways with a much more efficient and knowlegeable team now on board ready to assist with any of your classic car needs.

JAGUAR MARK II 2.4 1968 £18,995

The MkII is the epitome of 1960s style. Has been subject to significant restoration work to an excellent standard. Stunning opalescent blue with contrasting navy blue interior. Only one previous owner and covered a genuine 72,600 miles

MG MGA MkI 1960 £17,995

MG MGB GT 1978 £4,995

Finished in Chariot Red paintwork with contrasting Previously sold by ourselves and always been well interior tan trim, PVC hood, matching tonneau maintained. Lovely runner and exceptionally easy cover and polished aluminium sidescreens, original to drive. Nice history and MOT’d. steel wheels. Super genuine classic

MG MGB Roadster 1973 £12,995

Finished in Nightfire Red with contrasting black leather seats. Covered only 51,000 miles. Extras include:- Chrome wire wheels, Stainless steel exhaust, electronic ignition plus much more Truly stunning car, tested and ready to go!

MG Y TYPE 1960 £15,000

MG MGB 1980 £4,995

Finished in Vermillion with original grey interior.

Bodywork has been the subject of much restoration, this is supported by a very good history file. Covered 84,584 miles, believed genuine. Original rostyle wheels, radio and overdrive. Tested and ready to go!!

• New and Second Hand Parts • UK & European mail order service • Full workshop and bodyshop facilities

MG MGB 1971 £12,995

Finished in British Racing Green, interior has contrasting black leather seats with white piping, black hood and wood veneer dash. Fitted with painted wire wheels and optional overdrive gearbox. This vehicle is ‘tax exempt’ and comes with an extensive history file.

• Parts counter service • Vehicle servicing, restoration, repairs • Vehicle preparation and modifications

Here we have a pair of Mg Y Types for Restoration . Both complete vehicles with comprehensive spare parts. Been in dry storage for several years, well preserved. Theses will make either two vehicles or one.

Please get in touch if you require anymore information

TRIUMPH STAG MK2 1976 £12,995

Manual with Overdrive. Carmine Red with Beige interior. 4 speed manual with Overdrive. 74,000 miles, believed genuine. Stainless exhaust. Comes with a good history file, excellent order throughout, a nice example of these usable grand tourers.

Friendly and experienced staff always on hand for help and advise. Parts and Car sales open 6 days a week, Sundays by appointment.

Ketton Garage, Durham Road Darlington, DL1 3LZ www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 91

OCTOBER 2015

91

24/09/2015 10:45

CARS FOR SALE www.mgmecca.co.uk

CARS FOR SALE

Tel: +44 (0) 1953 717618 Fax: (0) 1953 717850

How to Advertise Members can advertise their cars free of charge in Safety Fast. The advert will also be posted on the Club website in due course. This is

MGA ROADSTER 1500 For total restoration l/h/d sold as is @£7,500 or Totaly restored orig spec from : Steel wheel 1500 £29,995, Wire Wheel 1500 £30,995. Please call or mail for full spec sheets and example photos /extras etc. £7,500.00

1971 MGB ROADSTER BRG, black/green leather trim, w/w, o/drive. Reshelled 10 years ago and still superb condition. Fast road engine.

Elm dash, magnolia clocks. S/S boot rack. Inertia belts. Polished screen frame. Totally restored car, better than new. Everything replaced or new, done less than 5,000 miles since rebuild.

Fantastic value @ £18,995.00

for one insertion only. To place an advert or for additional insertions email Colin Grant at colingrant@mgcc.co.uk with details of your car, around 60 words, together with an attached picture, your contact information, price of your car, the area where you live, and membership number. Cost for nonmembers to advertise is £20. All

1980 MGB GT LE Pewter. Rare last of production special spec. LE, alloys, webasto roof. Has had total body renovation 7 years ago. One lady owner for many years. £5,495.00

1979 MG MIDGET Pageant blue, black trim, superb little car, body is in excellent condition, recent respray, all new chrome conversion, new hood, new carpets, new dashboard, recovered seats.

Exceptionally pretty car in excellent order. Ready for lots of summer fun. £5,995.00

MGB 1980

MGTF LE500 2008

Number 47 of 500 cars and one of only 50 in vibrant orange. Very low 15500 miles. Owned by a lifelong MG enthusiast with an MGA that takes more time! Standard (air con., leather, hardtop / cover, parking sensors etc.) other than smoked rear lights. Drives as a new car.

New MOT. £6250.00.

Call 01494 488906 ask for Roger.

(Bucks.)

adverts should be submitted by the 15th of the month for the following months issue.

MGTF 135

SPACE NEEDED.!

Loads of new parts. Air Con. Dry stored and now clutch arm seized.

Cheap to clear. For more details telephone 01874 711751 1974 NG TC Old English White, w/w, red trim. 2L Osselli engine, o/drive. All new or refurbed MBG components. Full weather gear. Built with no expense spared. Superb car, fantastic fun. Superb condition, only used in dry weather. £9,795.00

enquiries@mgsforsale.com

01707 876089

1965 MGB Roadster. BRG, black/white trim, chrome wheels, rare o/drive. Total last nut and bolt renovation, with pictures. Car has matching numbers (engine/box/ axle) Heritage certificate, restored to original show standard regardless of cost. Car is immaculate inside/ underside/outside. A rare car indeed. £24,995.00

www.mgsforsale.com

07831 556666

Black, 65000 mile new. Frontline 5 sion. Five spee Frontline suspens calipers. Stage 2 Lumenition ignitio spec. £5000 Te (Surrey)

MG ZT-T CDTI 2004

X-Power Grey, Full Service History, top specification including many optional extras; heated electric memory leather seats, electric folding mirrors, highline sat nav, xenon headlights, curtain airbags, black oak dash, new brakes, good tyres, excellent condition. 56k miles. £3,500. Tel 07876017730 (Co Durham)

MGB Roadster 1974 Heritage Shell Rebuild (YVT489M) Chrome Bumpers, overdrive, rebuilt in late 90’s utilising a Moss supplied new Heritage Shell, stunning Teal Blue coachwork with Moss black leather seats, Blue duck hood, chrome rostyles, new power train including MGOC supplied unleaded engine, rear axle etc etc, very heavy history file with a plethora of invoices totalling thousands, photographic record of rebuild, old mot’s, tax discs & framed Heritage certificate, vehicle has completed little miles since and in fact covered less than 650 miles in last 4 years, meticulously maintained and a true credit to its last custodian, drives absolutely delightfully, just arrived £15,750.00

MG YT TOU

MGFSE 2000

27200 Miles. Two previous owners, F.S.H., 12 Months M.O.T. No H.G. issues, recent tyres, brakes. S.S. coolant pipes, rad, and water pump.

Cambelt replaced at 16k. 2 keys and fobs. Glass H.R.W, and new battery.

Lovely car, drives as it should. Cond.

1. Garaged. Genuine reason for sale. £3600. O.N.O. Tel 01926 640198 (South Warwickshire)

1950 red interio tion completed. T numbers car £2 01892 664867 (South East)

Wanted

Does anyone know of my wife’s MGB GT, 1974, Reg. No. ROC 60M, Colour, Blaze. (Red/Orange). She sold the car in 1995, to a gentleman, name of Tim Collins, from the Stamford, Lincs./East Midlands area.She would now very much like to buy it back. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

MGCC member.

Telephone 01384 422178. E-Mail, ldb150@hotmail.co.uk.

MGB GT 198

Bare metal re-bu and well maintain fast road cam en and 4th gears. Ve leather interior w pet. MGB numb Rebuild cost mo price of the car. miles. Part serv wheels. Price £ (Beverley East Yor

MG BGT 1981, 68,000 miles from new (MVO33W) Rubber bumpers, 68,000 genuine miles supported by the original ‘Passport to Service document, old mot’s back to 1983 and other supporting information within comprehensive history file, excellent factory Black coachwork with nice Black leather interior trim, LE wheels, walnut facia, very nice drive, just arrived £4,995.00 MGB Roadster Heritage Shell Rebuild 1974 (ROE771M) chrome bumpers, chrome wire wheels, overdrive, last owner 29 years, older restoration utilising a new Heritage Shell supplied

by Ron Hopkinson in 1992, very good condition light British Racing Green coachwork with Black leather interior trim, Mota Lita leather steering wheel, mechanically sound with engine producing good oil pressure, history file containing Heritage Shell invoice, old mot’s back to 1990 & various other invoices/documentation, very nice drive, just arrived, £11,750.00

SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF OUR STOCK

www.mgsforsale.com Do not confuse the above vehicles with cheaper inferior quality models offered elsewhere. Part exchange any make of Motor Car with generous allowances. Discounted cash purchases. Viewing by appointment only please (available evenings & weekends) no obligation to purchase. All our vehicles carry a warranty, have an MOT and are fully serviced prior to collection/delivery.

92

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 92

1971 MGB Roadster

Green, Tax Exempt, Chrome Rostyles, Chrome Bumpers, Overdrive. Rebuild 2005 on new Heritage shell approx. 2000 miles since. Too many new parts to list.

Lots of history. Dry use only Valuation August 2014 £12,500.00 £12,750.00 ono. Tele: 07831 315821 or 01869 347746 (Oxford area)

MGZR160 vvc

MG YA 1950

5 new tyres and tubes, brakes relined, recent engine overhaul (no documentation). Starts and runs well, good oil pressure. Indicators fitted. Sound body and chassis.

Some parts would benefit from rechroming. £11,500 ono.

Tel 07899941265.

(Cheshire)

Rare four door m and distinctive red) Only 38k August. Taxed. F major work (ie h tensioners, water carried out by August 2013. £ John on 01525875 (Bedfordshire).

www.mgcc.co.uk

24/09/2015 10:46

001

oft top. MOT'D to parts Inc. Uprated 10 new headbolts, r pump, Stainless oor coolent pipes. tem flushed, brake l round, ball joints, drop links, car comd & under sealed, ras Inc, rear boot aker, 8 spoke Alloy’s 001 hrome caps to & soft top.dust MOT'D Inc. Uprated ngparts spanner.

Electric new headbolts, d10mirrors, tilt steerer pump, Stainless r steering, JVC CD oor coolent pipes. iPod /flushed, USB + brake rear stem relayjoints, for llswitch round,&ball dropBlack links, Hardtop car comeen ed & 07889063339 under sealed, . Tel: ras Inc, rear boot eland)

eaker, 8 spoke Alloy’s chrome dust caps & ng spanner. Electric d mirrors, tilt steerer steering, JVC CD iPod / USB + rear switch & relay for reen Black Hardtop 0. Tel: 07889063339 reland)

2

ered January 1973.

Model. Tax Exempt. espray in original w". New Carpets, nd Seats to tly rebuilt Wanted lour trim with blue original Factory 72 amWorking looking overfor a ngs. ered January 1973. ion Condition Model.

Exempt.2 20161 orTax Trefurbished V8 which mostly espray in isRostyle original al specification or w".

New Carpets, ew tyres.

Electronic ed. rebuilt The bodywork, nd Seats to mmertrim use should only. blue echanicals be elour with 01454 613620 would prefer aoverlate ngs.

Working

r2016 model with a sun001

retired and Rostyle needtoa refurbished soft top. MOT'D Electronic eew willtyres. beInc. comfortable parts Uprated ummer s away. Iuse haveonly. recent10 new headbolts, 01454 G Car 613620 Club and am r pump, who Stainless nthusiast wants oor coolentcarpipes. cherished from stem flushed, brake er who has decided his pride ball andjoints, joy. I l round, the car a very good drop links, car comemail your photos, ed & under sealed, nd what you would

ras Inc, rear boot

8 spoke Alloy’s elaker, Homewood on chrome dust atcaps & 2.0i or via 1989 email gmail.com ng spanner. nterior.

UsualElectric spec-

d mirrors, tilt steeroriginal otally 2.0i 1989except r steering, JVCheadCD sinterior. and uprated Usual speciPod original / USB +except rear ectors.

Full service otally & previous relayheadfor sswitch andone uprated new, tectors. service reen one Black forFull 15Hardtop years. new, one previous 0.

Tel: 07889063339 rdless of cost, a rare one for 15 years. reland) anding condition.

rdless of cost, a rare

7750ono. anding condition. £7750ono.

0 or 07949031818

80 or 07949031818

8 BCV8 Class C

genuine Condition 1 or Condition 2 low mileage GT V8 which is mostly to the original specification or slightly improved. The bodywork, interior and mechanicals should be excellent and I would prefer a late chrome bumper model with a sunroof. I am now retired and need a car that my wife will be comfortable in for weekends away. I have recentUrgently Wanted lyExceptional joined the MGoriginal Car Club and am Factory British British Motor Motor Heritage approved British Motor aMGBGTV8. genuine MG enthusiast who wants British Motor a Heritage approved I am looking for Heritage Britishapproved Motor Heritage genuine 1 or Condition to buy a Condition much cherished car approved from2 low mileage GT V8 which mostly another member who has isdecided to relinquish the original specification to his pride and joy. orI slightly improved. The bodywork, promise to give the car a very good interior and mechanicals should be home!

Please photos, excellent and Iemail wouldyour prefer a late specification and model what you chrome bumper with would a sunroof. like forI am the now car. retired and need a car that myNigel wife will be comfortable Contact: Homewood on in for weekends away. I have recent07967 667010 or via email at ly joined the MG Car Club and am njhomewood@gmail.com a genuine MG enthusiast who wants (Surrey) to buy a much cherished car from another member who has decided to relinquish his pride and joy. I promise to give the car a very good 1933 S/CHARGED J3/J4 Diffcult to Please describeJ3/J4 this otheryour than concours, home! email photos,meant 1933 1933 S/CHARGED S/CHARGED J3/J4 1933 S/CHARGED J3/J4 correctly when I saythis it! other J4 spec ENVmeant box, correctly Volumex 1933 J3/J4 DifficultS/CHARGED toto describe thanengine, concours, Diffcult describe this other than concours, meant specification and what you would Diffcult to describe this other than concours, meant s/c, 12” brakes it’s really fantastic.

Numerous prizes -2 when I say it!describe J4 spec engine, ENV box,ENV Volumex s/c, 12” Diffcult to this other than concours, meant correctly when II say it!

J4 spec engine, box, Volumex 1933 S/CHARGED J3/J4 correctly when sayfantastic. it!trim.

J4 No spec engine, ENV box, Volumex tone red, Collingburn offers at.prizes brakes it’s really Numerous 2 tone red, like for the car. correctly when I say it!

J4 spec engine, ENV box, Volumex s/c, 12” brakes -- it’s really fantastic.

Numerous prizes -- 22 s/c, 12” brakes it’s really fantastic.

Numerous prizes Diffcult to describe this other than concours, meant Collingburn trim. No at...£65,000 s/c, 12” - it’soffers really fantastic. prizes tone red, Collingburn offers at. tone red,brakes Collingburn trim.

No offers at.Numerous Contact: Homewood on - 2 correctly I Nigel say it!trim.

J4 No spec engine, tone red, when Collingburn trim.

No offers at. ENV box, Volumex s/c, 12” brakes - it’s really fantastic.

Numerous 07967 667010 or via email at prizes - 2 tone red, Collingburn trim. No offers at. njhomewood@gmail.com (Surrey) MGF Mk2 2001

MGTF 135 – 2003

TF LE500 1.8 2009

CARS FOR SALE

Solar Red, 35000 miles. Headgasket, Graphite Grey Mica-tallic with Cambelt replaced. Stainless steel matching Hard Top. 24,357 miles. coolant pipes replaced. Recent new Serviced Aug. 12 months MOT. FSH Tyres. Chrome roll hoops, fog Cam & alternator belts changed. lamps, wind deflector, MOT (July Paint Shield PaintEstd.1968 Protection Film.

Estd.1968 .....for thehardtop. very best in vintage MGs.....

Estd.1968 Estd.1968 SS Mesh 2016), recent service, Full Waxoyl Protection.

MGs..... .....for the very best in vintage Estd.1968 .....for the very best FROM in vintage MGs.....

A BETTER OFFER THAN ANY BANK Good overall condition.

Grills.

Chrome RollII KNOW!?

Hoops with A BETTER OFFER£2200 THAN FROM ANY BANK KNOW!?

A BETTER OFFER THAN FROM ANY BANK I KNOW!?

K3 rep.

2-seat SPORTS RACING CAR Contact Phil onMG 07770 950214 Windstop.

Mohair Tonneau Cover.

MG K3 rep.

2-seat SPORTS RACING CAR MG K3 rep.

2-seat SPORTS RACING CAR MG K3 K3 rep. rep. 2-seat 2-seat SPORTS SPORTS RACING RACING CAR CAR MG One of very K3 built to Wilkie few K3 reps. reps. builtRACING to the theNew Wilkie Wilkinson/Bellevue One of few K3 reps. built to the Wilkie Wilkinson/Bellevue (Worcs) Hood Seals. Genesis Alloy MG rep.few 2-seat SPORTS CARWilkinson/Bellevue One K3 of very very few K3 reps. built to the Wilkie Wilkinson/Bellevue One of very few K3 reps. built to the Wilkie Wilkinson/Bellevue Garage Garage 1930s 1930s modifcation modification using using an an NNN Magnette Magnette chassis chassis to to Garage 1930s using Magnette chassis to One very fewmodifcation K3brakes. reps.1400cc built toengine, thean Wilkie Wilkinson/Bellevue Garage 1930s modifcation using an Npre-select Magnette chassis toProxes. Scorpion Wheels with Toyo take of K3 g’box, dividtake K3 axles & 1400cc engine, pre-select g’box, take K3axles axles& modifcation &brakes. brakes.

1400cc engine, pre-select g’box, Garage 1930s using an N Magnette chassis to take K3 axles & brakes.

1400cc engine, pre-select g’box, ed track rod steering, Marshall supercharger and full K3 dashdivided track rod steering, Marshall supercharger and full track rod steering,1400cc Marshall supercharger and fulloutlets.

Silencer twin dual MGTF 135 –divided 2003 TF 1.8 take K3Total axles &Total brakes. engine, pre-select g’box, divided track rod steering, Marshall supercharger and full 2009 board. ground-up restoration that hasLE500 been thoroughly K3 dashboard. ground-up restoration that has been K3 dashboard. ground-up restoration that has been sorted.

Finished inTotal Monza RedinMarshall with black leather, this awesome divided track rod steering, supercharger and fullMica-tallic K3 dashboard.

Total ground-up restoration that has been £6,650 Tel: 01469 532887 with Solar Red, 35000 miles.

Headgasket, Graphite Grey thoroughly sorted.

Finished Monza Red with black leather, thoroughly sorted.isFinished in Monza Red with for black leather, 100mph machine fully MG CC & VSCC eligible home & Int. K3 dashboard.

Total ground-up restoration hasleather, been thoroughly sorted.

Finished in Monza Red withthat black this awesome 100mph machine fully MG CC eligible Cambelt replaced.

Stainless steel matching Hard Top. 24,357 miles.

(Lincolnshire) this awesome 100mph machine is istouring. fully MGUnlikely CC & & VSCC VSCC eligible events, or just simply exhilarating to last long I this awesome 100mph machine is fullyRed MG CC VSCC leather, eligible thoroughly sorted.

Finished in Monza with& black

BBARRY ARRY W ALKER WALKER for home & Int. events, or just simply exhilarating touring.

for home & Int. events, or exhilarating for home &Recent Int.under events, or just just simply simply exhilarating touring. coolant pipes replaced. new Serviced Aug.touring.

12 months MOT. FSH think.

Reduced instruction... £129,000 for home events, or justis simply touring.

Unlikely to &last lastInt. long I think. this awesome 100mph machine fully MGexhilarating CC & VSCC eligible Unlikely to long Unlikely last long II think. think.

Tyres. Chrome rollto hoops, fog Cam & alternator Unlikely to &last I think. for home Int.long events, or just simply exhilarating touring.belts changed.

Unlikely to last long I think. lamps, wind deflector, MOT (July Paint Shield Paint Protection Film.

2016), recent service, hardtop.

Full Waxoyl Protection. SS Mesh Good overall condition. £2200 Grills. Chrome Roll Hoops with Contact Phil on 07770 950214 Windstop. Mohair Tonneau Cover.

(Worcs) New Hood Seals. Genesis Alloy with Toyo Proxes. Scorpion MGB GT 1975 1933 MG J2Urgently DE-LUXE SPORTS 1954Wheels MG TF 1250 Wanted Built in Australia by a top MG engineer.

I cannot fnd fault with this car Ex. Silencer twin outlets.

Channel Islands, low dual mileage, older rebuild in very 1933 MG J2 DE-LUXE SPORTS 1954 MG TF 1250 With overdrive.

Stainless steel 1933 MG DE-LUXE SPORTS 1954 MG TF 1250 MG J2 J2 DE-LUXE SPORTS 1954 MG TF 1250 Exceptional original Factory -1933 a stunning restoration with c/balanced crank & rods, deluxe dash, original condition, factory wire wheels rebuilt 1933 MG J2 by DE-LUXE SPORTS 1954 MG TF 1250including Built in aa atop MG engineer.

II cannot fnd with car Built Australia byperiod MG engineer.

I cannot find fault with Channel Islands, low mileage, older rebuild in very&original Ex. Channel Islands, low mileage, older rebuild in £6,650 Tel: 01469 532887 Built in Australia Australia by toptop MG engineer. cannot fnd fault fault with this car Ex. detailed bays and accessories.

Raven Black with fullthis Apple Ex. Channel Islands, low mileage, older rebuild in very very MGBGTV8.

I am looking for a engine.

Original RHD in dark red with red leather.

Built ininterior Australia by aw/gear. toprebuild MGFabulous engineer.

I cannot fnd fault with& this car condition, --Green aaexhaust. stunning restoration with c/balanced crank && rods, deluxe Webasto sunroof.

9dash, Ex. Channel low mileage, older rebuild inrebuilt very this car - aJ2 stunning withcar, c/balanced crank rods, including factory wire wheels &wheels rebuilt& & alll at barely restoration cost. original condition, factory wire stunning restoration with c/balanced crank rods, deluxe dash, 1933 MG DE-LUXE SPORTS 1954 MG TF Islands, 1250including original condition, including factory wire wheels &engine. rebuilt (Lincolnshire) -detailed a stunning restoration with c/balanced crank & rods, deluxe dash, bays and period accessories.

Raven Black with full Apple genuine Condition 1 or Condition 2 deluxe dash, detailed bays and period accessories.

Raven Original RHD in dark red with red leather...£22,950 original condition, including factory wire wheels & detailed bays and period accessories. Raven Black with full Apple engine. Original RHD in dark red with red leather. rebuilt Built ininterior Australia by period aw/gear. top MG engineer.

I cannot fndrestoration fault car detailed baysApple accessories.

Raven Black withwith fullthis Apple months Good mechanical Green &&and alll Fabulous at barely cost.

Black with Green interior alll w/gear.

Fabulous, at Green interior alllMOT. w/gear.

Fabulous car, at barely restoration mileage GT V8 &car, which mostly - a low stunning restoration with c/balanced crank &isrods, deluxecost. dash, Green interior & alll cost...£46,500 w/gear.

Fabulous car, at barely restoration cost. barely restoration detailed period accessories.

Raven Black with order.

Colour Citron.

Many billsfullorApple to bays theand original specification Green interior & alll w/gear. Fabulous car, at barely restoration cost.

engine.

Original RHD inlow dark red witholder red leather.

Ex. Channel Islands, rebuild in very engine.

Original RHD in darkmileage, red with red leather. original condition, including factory wire wheels & rebuilt engine. Original RHD in dark red with red leather.

MG TF 1250 1954

1933 MG SUPERCHARGED J4 rep Unlike magnifcent J4 spec road car adjacent, this has 1933 MG SUPERCHARGED J4 rep rep 1954 the MGtruly TF 1250 1933 MG SUPERCHARGED J4 been rally prepared.

A 70bhp with rarethishigh geared 1933 MG&magnificent SUPERCHARGED J4engine rep Unlikerace the J4 spec road car has been Unlike the truly spec road car has Unlike the truly magnifcent J4competitive spec roadadjacent, car adjacent, adjacent, this has ENV g’box, this magnifcent offers a trulyJ4 MG, or highly this exciting Unlike magnifcent J470bhp spec roadwith car has race car. &the rally prepared. engine rare high geared been race &&truly rally prepared.

AAhistory. engine with rare high geared 1933 MG SUPERCHARGED J4 rep been race rally prepared.

70bhp engine withadjacent, rareblack highthis geared road VSCC buff form,Afull70bhp Ocean Blue with leather.

ENV g’box, g’box, this offers aaa truly competitive highly been race &this rallyoffers prepared.

A 70bhp engineMG, withor highexciting geared ENV truly competitive MG, or highly exciting ENV g’box, this offers truly competitive MG, orrare highly exciting Unlike the VSCC truly magnifcent J4 spec roadOcean car adjacent, has road car. car. buff form, fullcompetitive history. withthis black ENV g’box, thisbuff offers a full trulyhistory.

MG, orBlue highly exciting road VSCC form, Ocean Blue with black leather. road car.

VSCC buff form, full history.

Ocean Blue with black leather. been race & rally prepared.

A 70bhp engine with rare high geared leather...£65,000 road car. VSCC buff form, full history. Ocean Blue with black leather.

ENV g’box, this offers a truly competitive MG, or highly exciting road car. VSCC buff form, full history. Ocean Blue with black leather.

Red, biscuit interior. Owned for 25 years. Sad sale due to age of driver, MGTF 135 – 2003 TF LE500 1.8 2009 not car!

Last twomiles. yearsHeadgasket, new springs, Solar Red, 35000 Graphite Grey Mica-tallic with In Silver, good soft top. MOT'D to Cambelt replaced. matching Hard Top. 24,357 miles.

May 2016. New parts Inc. Uprated fuel pump, brakesStainless & 4 steel tyres 1937 MG TA with XPAG-reliability 1937coolant MG T/Q 2-SEAT 1936 MG NB TOURERAug. The 6cyl. is simply veryMOT. rare. TheFSH 4-seat pipes SPORTS replaced.

Recent this new Serviced 12NBmonths Head gasket, 10 new headbolts, Surely one of the best value sprint cars on the market, is in tourer is a delight in every sense. Powerful 1300cc engine, roomy, (Vredestein classics).

Fully overhauled by us, this lovely early TA with ftted TC MGB GT Water V8 theBCV8 Class C stunning condition, the highestroll std. of hoops, the 5 I’ve sold.

Tyres.

Chrome fogTA comfortable, Cam alternator Cambelt, Stainless and&perfect for touring, bebelts it friends,changed. golf clubs, dogs or eng, & box eliminates TApump, engine problems and offers body work/tuned XPAG engine &re-spray box, 90 1936 1937 MG TA with XPAG-reliability 1937 MG 2-SEAT SPORTS 1933 SUPERCHARGED J4 MG TOURER The NB simply rare.

4-seat the wife & NB her luggage.

Totally restored green with Complete strip, repair, reliability &under at aSoft sensible price. race A quality car.

1937 MGClass TAquality withD XPAG-reliability 1937lamps, MGQT/Q T/Q 2-SEAT SPORTS It’sexhaust. proper rebuild.

Ready Car for allsunroof.

MGCC/VSCC events.

1933 MG SUPERCHARGED J4 rep rep 1936 MG NB TOURER The 6cyl.

6cyl.

NB isisthroughout, simply very very2-tone rare. The The 4-seat wind deflector, MOTTC (July Paint Shield Paint Protection Film.

Webasto 9 chassis/ steel floor coolent pipes.

TSCC tuned car lya MG joined the MG Club and am mph, BRG....all this, and built.

1937 MG XPAG-reliability 1937 80bhp, MG 2-SEAT SPORTS 1933 MG SUPERCHARGED J4 rep MG The 6cyl.6cyl.

NBPowerful isNBsimply very here rare.

The 4-seat Surely one of best cars green &TOURER full black weather equipment. we come.

1937overhauled MG TA TA with with 1933 MGone SUPERCHARGED J4 rep MG T/Q 2-SEAT SPORTS 1936leather NB TOURER The isFrance, simply very rare.

The tourer isisMG aaNB delight in sense.

1300cc engine, roomy, Surely oneT/Q of the the best value value cars on on the the market, market, this this is is in in 1936 Fabulous condition, black with blue hide. in Fully by us, this lovely early TA with ftted TC The best to to the open market Phoenix tourer delight in every every sense.

Powerful 1300cc engine, roomy, Fully overhauled byus,XPAG-reliability us, this lovely early TAfitted with ftted TC The one toto come come totoenthusiast the open market inin years. years.

Phoenix 2016), recent service, Full Waxoyl Protection.

SS Mesh Surely onecondition, of the best value cars onhardtop. the market, this ispa in tourer Thermostat, system flushed, brake stunning the highest std. of the 55 I’ve sold.

TA abest genuine MG who wants is tourer a delight in every sense.

Powerful 1300cc engine, roomy, months MOT. Good mechanical 1998.

Average mileage 1,000 Fully overhauled by this lovely early TA with TC eng, & The best one come the open market years.

Phoenix Surely one of the best value cars on the market, this is in 4-seat is a delight in every sense.

Powerful 1300cc comfortable, and perfect for touring, be it friends, golf clubs, dogs or Fully overhauled by us, this lovely early TA with ftted TC The best one to come to the open market in years.

Phoenix stunning condition, the highest std. of the I’ve sold.

TA eng, & box eliminates the TA engine problems and offers crank, lightened clutch, ENV manual box, Marshall s/c. comfortable, and perfect for touring, be it friends, golf clubs, dogs or built March 2015 by Mcarthy DETAILS ON OUR WEBSITE We carry thousands of spares for the type of weMG sell COMMISSION Our highly service is touring, always to The you. eng, &FULL boxTA eliminates the TAproblems engine problems and offers lightened clutch,ENV ENV manual box, Marshall s/c.acars •eliminates •TF condition, the highest highest std.SALES: of the the I’ve sold.

TA regraded chassis/ Q body work/tuned XPAG engine TC box, 1937 with XPAG-reliability 1937 T/Q 2-SEAT SPORTS 1933 SUPERCHARGED J4 rep 1936 MG&&roomy, NB TOURER The 6cyl.

NBRoll simply very rare.

4-seat comfortable, perfect for beisthroughout, itavailable friends, clubs, dogs orit box the TAat engine and offers reliability &• crank, crank, lightened clutch, manual box, Marshall s/c.

It’s stunning condition, the std. of 55& TA engine, comfortable, and perfect forgolf touring, bewith the wife her luggage.

Totally restored 2-tone green Good overall condition. £2200 Chrome Hoops with MG 1250 1954 chassis/ Q body work/tuned XPAG engine &I’ve TC sold. box, 90 90 eng, &MG box&&eliminates the TA engine problems and lightened clutch, ENV manual box, s/c. stunning disc's pads round, ball joints, to buy arebuild. much cherished carMarshall from reliability quality sensible price.

AA quality car.

It’s aa MG proper Ready for all MGCC/VSCC events. wifeGrills. herand luggage.

Totally restored throughout, 2-tone green with order.

Colour Citron.

Many bills reliability quality at aaall sensible price. quality car.offers crank, It’s proper rebuild.

Ready for all MGCC/VSCC events. chassis/ body work/tuned XPAG TC90. box, mph, 80bhp, BRG....all this, and built.

Surely one of the best value cars onengine the&market, this is90 including T-Type Autumn Tours &in the tourer isMob: delight in 07836 every sense.

Powerful 1300cc engine, roomy, qualityoverhauled at a& sensible price.

A quality car...£29,750 proper rebuild.

Ready for all MGCC/VSCC events.

Fabulous chassis/ QQbody work/tuned XPAG engine TC&400 box, mph, friends, clubs, dogs orrestored the wife &France, her 2-tone luggage.

Totally the wifeleather &agolf her luggage.

Totally throughout, green with Email: barry@barrywalker.com Web: www.barrywalker.com Tel: 01789 181 244103 mph, 80bhp, BRG....all this, and built. green & full black weather equipment. here we come.

Fully by us, this lovely early TA with ftted TC The best one to come to the open market in years.

Phoenix reliability & quality at a sensible price.

A quality car.

It’s a proper rebuild.

Ready for all MGCC/VSCC events.

Motorsport from shell up.

Blue Fabulous condition, black with blue hide. green leather & full black weather equipment.

France, here we come.

Contact Phil on 07770 950214 Windstop.

Mohair Tonneau Cover. track rod ends, drop links, car comFabulous condition, black withwho blue hide. another member has decided mph, 80bhp, BRG....all this, and built.

Red, biscuit interior.

Owned for 25 stunning condition, the highest std. of the 5 I’ve sold.

TA condition, black with blue hide...£69,500 80bhp, BRG....all this, and built for... £55,000 restored throughout, 2-tone green with green leather & full comfortable, and perfect for touring, be it friends, golf clubs, dogs or green leather & full black weather equipment.

France, here we come.

Runs superb.

Nice original tidy car. eng, & box eliminates the TA engine problems and offers Fabulous crank, lightened clutch, ENV box,the Marshall s/c. condition, black of with manual blue hide. local runs.

All original spec. in DETAILS ON OUR carry thousands for type we sell COMMISSION SALES: Our highly is available to you. chassis/ Q body work/tuned XPAG engine TCdriver, box, 90 regraded (Worcs) Hood Seals.

Genesis Alloy • FULL •club pletely regreased & under sealed, black weather equipment.

France, we come...£65,000 to relinquish his pride and Iof FULL DETAILS ON OUR WEBSITE We carry thousands of spares spares for the joy. type of cars cars we sell COMMISSION SALES: Our highly regraded service is always always available to green you. the wifeNew & her service luggage.

Totally restoredhere throughout, 2-tone with printed close ratio gearreliability &engine, quality at T5 a sensible A WEBSITE quality car. • We Sad sale to age &of It’sNeeds a proper rebuild.wing.

Ready for all MGCC/VSCC events.

FULL DETAILS ON price.

OUR WEBSITE We carry thousands of spares forono the£32,500 type of cars weyears. sell •BRG....all COMMISSION SALES: Our highly regraded service is always available toweyou. new £2,800 mph, 80bhp, this,due and built.

• • JUST ARRIVED MAGNIFICENT MGTC RED WITH BEIGE... green leather & full black weather equipment.

France, here come.

Wheels Toyo Proxes. Scorpion Fabulous condition, black with hide. new tyres.

Inc, rear boot Web: www.barrywalker.com Tel: 01789 400 181 Mob: with 07836 244103 promise to give theblue car a very good first classLast condition.

A genuine car not car! two years new springs, box, Quaif Email: diff,Extras rearbarry@barrywalker.com disc's full spec Contact Terry Rooney Email: barry@barrywalker.com Web: www.barrywalker.com Tel: 01789 181 Mob: 07836 Silencer twin dual244103 outlets. spoiler, breaker, 8OUR spoke Alloy’s • We Garaged.

DETAILS ON WEBSITE carry thousands of spares for the type of cars we sell • COMMISSION SALES:400 Our highly regraded service is always available to you. home!

Please email your photos, • FULLwind fuel pump, by brakes & Garage, 4 tyres maintained Halls onwithrequest.

First time out on 01322 557914 £6,650 Tel: 01469 532887 MG Email: logo, chrome dust caps & specification and what you would 65_1162_BARRY_WALKER_ADVURN49853.pgs 11.09.2015 17:01 FMG-Advent barry@barrywalker.com Web: www.barrywalker.com Tel:sprint 01789 400 181 Mob: 07836 244103 (Vredestein classics).

Bourne, Lincs. (phone Steve on MGB GTkeyring V8 Class C (Lincolnshire) (Bexley, Kent) MG logo spanner.

Electric like for the car.

Donnington 31stBCV8 May fastest lap, Complete strip, repair, re-spray windows, heated steerTSCC D Soft race car Contact: Nigel Homewood on 01778 570286). £29,500 and lap Class record, 2ndmirrors, intuned class.tilt Castle 1998. Average mileage 1,000 pa ing wheel, power steering, JVC CD 65_1162_BARRY_WALKER_ADVURN49853.pgs 07967 667010 or via email at built March 2015

by Mcarthy 65_1162_BARRY_WALKER_ADVURN49853.pgs 11.09.2015 11.09.2015 17:01 17:01 FMG-Advent FMG-Advent Tel: Trevor Forecast 01485 572767 11.09.2015 17:01 FMG-Advent Combe 8th with August Fastest lap, rear lap Wanted head Urgently unit iPod / USB njhomewood@gmail.com including T-Type 65_1162_BARRY_WALKER_ADVURN49853.pgs Autumn Tours & Motorsport from shell up.+ Blue (Norfolk, King’s Lynn.) speakers, & Factory relay for (Surrey) Exceptional record andwired 1st original inswitch class. Build cost local clubnrruns.

All original spec. in 65_1162_BARRY_WALKER_ADVURN49853.pgs 11.09.2015 17:01 FMG-Advent printed engine, T5 close ratio gear-

heated Rear screen Black Hardtop

MGBGTV8. amTel: looking .a £30.000.

Open sensible offers box, Quaif diff,I to rear disc's fullfor spec included. £2500.

07889063339 on request.

First time out genuine Condition 1 or Condition 2 terr ysavor y@googlemail.com (CO Down N/Ireland) Donnington 31st May fastest lap, low mileage GT V8spec which is technimostly 07958651884.

For and and lap record, 2nd in class. Castle to the original specification or cal queries contact Russell on Combe 8th August Fastest lap, lap slightly improved.

The bodywork, 01737833840 record and 1st in class. Build cost MGTFand 135 –to2003 interior mechanicals should £30.000.

Open sensible offersbe .

Solar Red, 35000 miles. excellent and I would t e rr y s avo r y @ go o gprefer l eHeadgasket, m a i la. clate om Cambelt replaced.

Stainless steel 07958651884. spec and technichrome bumperFor model with a suncoolant pipes contact replaced. Russell Recent new cal queries roof.

I am now retired and needon a Tyres. Chrome roll hoops, fog 01737833840 car that wind my wifedeflector, will be comfortable lamps, MOT (July in2016), for weekends away. I hardtop. have recentservice, MGBrecent GT1972 overall condition. £2200 lyGood joined theregistered MG Car January Club and1973. am But first Phil 07770 Tax 950214 MK 3 Facelift Model. aContact genuine MG on enthusiast whoExempt. wants Professional Respray in original (Worcs) to buy a much cherished car from "Bronze Yellow". New Carpets, another member has Seats decided Door Cards andwho rebuilt to spec, his velour trimand withjoy. blue tooriginal relinquish pride I nylon seat facings. Working overpromise to give the car a very good drive.TROPHY MOT July 2016 MGF 2001 home!

Please email your photos, New batteries, refurbished Rostyle Well sorted MGF in Trophy Blue wheels and and 4 new tyres.

Electronic specification what you would with wind stop.

Almost new tyres Ignition.

Dry summer use only. like for TROPHY the car.

MGF 2001 £2950.00.

Tel: 01454 all round. Nigel Very good 613620 hood with Contact: on Well sorted MGFHomewood in Trophy Blue (Bristol) clear rear window. with wind stop. tyres 07967 667010 or Almost via Interior, emailnew at boot and front bonnet areas very clean all round. njhomewood@gmail.com MGB GT Very 1975good hood with clear rear window.

Interior, boot and tidy.

65,000 miles.

MOT due in With overdrive. Stainless steel (Surrey) and front bonnet areas very early clean November which will be done exhaust. Webasto sunroof.

9 and tidy.sale.

65,000 miles.Tel: MOT before £1950.

Johndueonin months MOT. Good mechanical November which will be done early order.413215 Colour or Citron.

01509 EmailMany bills before sale. £1950. Tel: John on Runs superb. Nice original tidy car. mg2000@btinternet.com 01509 413215 or Email for me to Needs new wing. £2,800 ono send you more for photos. mg2000@btinternet.com me to Garaged. Contact Terry Rooney send you more photos.

(Leicestershire). on 01322 5579142.0i 1989 MG Maestro (Leicestershire).

Flame red/grey (Bexley, Kent) interior. Usual spec-

ifications and totally original except Soft tuned race car for Turbo wheels and uprated head2015 by Mcarthy lamps and protectors. Full service www.mgcc.co.uk rom shell up. Blue history from new, one previous T5 close ratio gearowner, present one for 15 years. rear disc's full spec Maintained regardless cost, a rare MGB GT V8 BCV8of Class C car in outstanding condition.

First time out TSCC Class D Soft tuned race car Reluctant sale £7750ono.

1st May fastest lap, MG Safety Fastbuilt October15 47-98.indd March 2015

by Mcarthy Tel 01526388680 or93 07949031818 2nd in class. Castle

slightly improved. bodywork, Runs superb.

Nice The original tidy car. interior and mechanicals should be Needs newand wing. £2,800 onoa late excellent I would prefer chrome bumper model withRooney a sunGaraged.

Contact Terry roof.

I am557914 now retired and need a on 01322 1933 SUPERCHARGED J4 rep MGB GT 1975 carMG that my wife will be comfortable The best one overdrive. to come to the openStainless market in years.steel Phoenix (Bexley, Kent) With in for weekends away.

I have crank, lightened clutch, ENV manual box, recentMarshall s/c.

MG ZS 120+ 2004

Facelift model in Pearlescent Firefrost Red with half leather sports seats, only 50,000 miles with a full service history and only three previous It has 16" Hairpin MG ZSowners.

120+ TF LE500 1.82004 2009 alloy wheels with 4Mica-tallic tyres Facelift model inexcellent Pearlescent Graphite Grey with MGTF 135 – 2003 Firefrost Redand with half leather (2 Goodyear 2 Avon) and a matching Hard Top. 24,357 miles.

Solar Red, 35000 miles. Headgasket, sports seats, only 50,000 miles with Serviced Aug. 12BCV8 months MOT. FSH MGB GT V8 Class C steel spare.

It has PAS, ABS, electric Cambelt replaced.

Stainless steel aTSCC full service history andchanged. only D Softbelts racethree car Cam &Class alternator front windows and tuned door mirrors, coolant pipes replaced.

Recent new built March 2015 by previous owners.

ItProtection has 16"Mcarthy Hairpin Paint Shield Paint Film.

CD player, remote controlled cenMotorsport fromroll up. Blue Tyres.

Chrome hoops, fog alloy wheels with 4 shell excellent tyres Full Waxoyl Protection.

SS Mesh printed engine, T5 close ratio geartral locking with both key and fobs, (2 Goodyear and 2 Avon) a lamps, wind deflector, MOT (July Grills.

Chrome Roll Hoops with box, Quaif diff, rear disc's full spec steel spare.

Itservice, has PAS, ABS, electric alarm and immobiliser, remote boot Windstop.

Mohair Tonneau Cover.

2016), recent hardtop. on request. First time out front windows and door mirrors, release and adjustable steering colNew overall Hood Seals.

Genesis Alloy Donnington 31st May fastest lap, Good condition. £2200 CD player, remote controlled cenand lap record, 2ndwas in class.

Castle Wheels with Toyo Proxes.

Scorpion umn.

The cambelt replaced at Contact Phil on 07770 950214 tral locking with both keylap,fobs, Combe 8th Fastest lap Silencer twinAugust dual head outlets.

45,000 and the gasket at (Worcs) recordand 1st in class.

Build cost alarm remote boot £6,650 andimmobiliser, Tel: 01469 532887 46,000.

MoT until This £30.000.and Open to November. sensible offers . release adjustable steering col(Lincolnshire) t e ris r yalmost s avocambelt r yunmarked @goo g l eand m a i lis. cone om car umn.

The was replaced at 07958651884. For spec and techniand around. the head£1,600. gasket Tel at of45,000 best cal the queries contact Russell on 46,000.

MoT until November.

01737833840 07903 383756 (South Bucks.) This car is almost unmarked and is one of the best around. £1,600. Tel 07903 383756 (South Bucks.)

MGBGT 1971 4.6 Litre,

Guards Red. Full cage, Road, Race, MGBGT 4.6 12 Litre, Sprint, and 1971 Hillclimb. months Guards Red. Full cage, Road, Race, MG TF 1250 1954 M.O.T, Historic Tax, some tidying MGB GT 1975 Sprint, and Hillclimb. 12 months Red, biscuit interior.

Owned for 25 needed, hence £10,950.00.

With steel M.O.T,overdrive.

Historic Tax,Stainless some tidying years. Sad sale due to age of driver, Telephone: 07887 878455. needed, hence £10,950.00. exhaust.

Webasto sunroof.

9 not car!

Last two years new springs, MGF TROPHY 2001 Telephone: 07887 878455.

King's Lynn, Norfolk months MOT. Good mechanical Well sorted MGF in Trophy Blue fuel pump, brakes & 4 tyres King's Lynn, Norfolk with wind stop.

AlmostMany new tyres order.

Colour Citron. bills (Vredestein sprint classics). all round. Very good hood with Complete strip, repair, tidy re-spray Runs superb.

Nice original car. clear rear window. Interior, boot 1998.

Average mileage 1,000 pa Needs new wing. £2,800 ono and front bonnet areas very clean including T-Type Autumn and tidy. 65,000 miles.

MOTTours due in& Garaged.

Contact Terry Rooney local club runs. spec.

November whichAll willoriginal be done earlyin on 01322sale.

557914 before £1950. A Tel:genuine John on first class condition. car (Bexley, Kent) byor Email 01509 413215 maintained Halls Garage,

mg2000@btinternet.com me to Bourne, Lincs. (phone for Steve on send you more photos.

01778 570286).

£29,500

first class condition. A genuine car maintained

by Halls Garage, MGB GT 1975 Bourne, Lincs. (phone Steve With overdrive.

Stainless steelon exhaust.

Webasto £29,500 sunroof.

9 01778 570286). months MOT. Good01485 mechanical Tel: Trevor Forecast 572767 order. Colour Citron. Many bills (Norfolk, nr King’s Lynn.)

Runs superb. Nice original tidy car.

Needs new wing. £2,800 ono TF LE500Contact 1.8 Terry 2009Rooney Garaged. on 01322 557914 Graphite Grey Mica-tallic with (Bexley, matchingKent) Hard Top. 24,357 miles.

Serviced Aug. 12 months MOT. FSH 1950 MG TD Mk 1

Cam & alternator belts changed.

In Chariot Red with black leather Paint Shield Paint Protection Film. interior. Same owner for 50 years, Full Waxoyl Protection. SS Mesh very original car. Runs well though Grills.

Chrome Roll with 1950 MG TD Mk 1Hoops not concours condition.

Much loved Windstop.

Tonneau In Chariot Mohair Red with black Cover. leather but not used enough now so we are interior.

SameSeals. owner for 50 years, New Hood Genesis Alloy looking for a new owner to cherish MG ZS 120+ 2004 very original car. Runs well though Wheels with Toyo Proxes.

Scorpion Facelift model in Pearlescent and it. £16,000 ono.Much loved not enjoy concours condition.

Silencer twin outlets.

Firefrost Reddual with half leather but01483 not used enough so we are Tel: 200270 ornow Email sports seats, only 50,000 miles with £6,650 Tel: 01469 532887 looking for ahistory new owner to cherish arobbiebugbird@hotmail.com full service and only three (Lincolnshire) and enjoy it. £16,000 previous owners.

It hasono.

16" Hairpin (Surrey)

Tel: 01483 or Emailtyres alloy wheels200270 with 4 excellent (2 Goodyear and 2 Avon) and a robbiebugbird@hotmail.com steel spare. It has PAS, ABS, electric (Surrey) SELLING CAR? front windowsYOUR and door mirrors, CD remote As aplayer, member of thecontrolled MG Car cenClub tral locking with bothCAR? key fobs, SELLING YOUR you can advertise your car in Safety alarm immobiliser, As a and member of the remote MG Carboot Club Fast for free.

Just email yourcolcar release and adjustable steering you can advertise your car in Safety umn.

The cambelt was replaced at details, max 60 words, together Fast forand free. emailgasket your at car 45,000 theJusthead with a JPEG picture to Colin details, max 60 words, together 46,000. MoT until November. This with aat colingrant@mgcc.co.uk.

JPEG picture Grant car is almost unmarked andtois Colin one of the best around.

Grant at colingrant@mgcc.co.uk.

Non member fee1954 is £20£1,600. Tel MG TF 1250 07903 383756 (South Bucks.)

Non member fee is £20

Red, biscuit interior. Owned for 25 years. Sad sale due to age of driver, MGBGT 4.6 Litre, not car! Last1971 two years new springs, Guards Red. Full cage, Road, fuel pump, brakes & 4 Race, tyres Sprint, and Hillclimb. 12 months (Vredestein sprintsome classics).

M.O.T, Historic Tax, tidying needed, hence £10,950.00.

Complete strip, repair, re-spray Telephone: 07887mileage 878455. 1,000 pa 1998. Average King's Lynn, Norfolk

MG TF 1250 1954

Red, biscuit interior. Owned for 25 years. Sad sale due to age of driver, not car! Last two years new springs, fuel pump, brakes & 4 tyres (Vredestein sprint classics).

Complete strip, repair, re-spray 1998. Average mileage 1,000 pa including T-Type Autumn Tours & local club runs. All original spec. in first class condition. A genuine car maintained by Halls Garage, Bourne, Lincs. (phone Steve on 01778 570286). £29,500 Tel: Trevor Forecast 01485 572767 (Norfolk, nr King’s Lynn.)

1950 MG TD Mk 1

In Chariot Red with black leather interior. Same owner for 50 years, very original car. Runs well though not concours condition. Much loved but not used enough now so we are looking for a new owner to cherish and enjoy it. £16,000 ono.

Tel: 01483 200270 or Email robbiebugbird@hotmail.com (Surrey)

SELLING OCTOBERYOUR 2015 CAR?

93

As a member of the MG Car Club you can advertise your car in Safety Fast for free. Just email your car details, max 60 words, together with a JPEG picture to Colin 24/09/2015 10:46 Grant at colingrant@mgcc.co.uk.

CARS FOR SALE Urgently Wanted

NEW PREMISES IN OXFORDSHIRE

Postcombe Service Station A40 London Road, Postcombe ,Oxon,OX9 7ED Many more available www.former-glory.com. Est. 1986

MGC ROADSTER 1968, mineral blue,chrome wires, nut and bolt restoration just completed, please call for spec. £...

MIDGET 1972, round wheel arch, Bare metal respray in 2014 to show standard, new interior, drives superbly. £6,950

MGB HERITAGE SHELL,1972, Metallic blue with cream leather and walnut trim. £12,450

MGF Mk2 2001

In Silver, good soft top. MOT'D to May 2016. New parts Inc. Uprated Head gasket, 10 new headbolts, Cambelt, Water pump, Stainless steel under floor coolent pipes.

Thermostat, system flushed, brake disc's & pads all round, ball joints, track rod ends, drop links, car completely regreased & under sealed, new tyres. Extras Inc, rear boot spoiler, wind breaker, 8 spoke Alloy’s with MG logo, chrome dust caps & MG logo keyring spanner. Electric windows, heated mirrors, tilt steering wheel, power steering, JVC CD head unit with iPod / USB + rear speakers, wired switch & relay for heated Rear screen Black Hardtop included. £2500. Tel: 07889063339 (CO Down N/Ireland)

MGB 1971,Glacier white, ONE OWNER from new. Supplied by University Motors in West London.

Rebuilt by Brown and Gammons.

Unique opportunity. £12,950

MGC ROADSTER 1968, Auto, BRG with chrome wires, older total restoration in superb condition. £20,950

But first registered January 1973.

MK 3 Facelift Model. Tax Exempt.

Professional Respray in original "Bronze Yellow". New Carpets, Door Cards and rebuilt Seats to original spec, velour trim with blue nylon seat facings. Working overdrive. MOT July 2016 New batteries, refurbished Rostyle wheels and 4 new tyres. Electronic Ignition. Dry summer use only. £2950.00. Tel: 01454 613620 (Bristol)

TSCC Class D Soft tuned race car built March 2015 by Mcarthy Motorsport from shell up. Blue printed engine, T5 close ratio gearbox, Quaif diff, rear disc's full spec on request. First time out Donnington 31st May fastest lap, and lap record, 2nd in class. Castle Combe 8th August Fastest lap, lap record and 1st in class. Build cost £30.000. Open to sensible offers. t err ysavo r y @ go o g l e ma i l .c o m 07958651884. For spec and technical queries contact Russell on 01737833840

MGA 1600 MK1, 1600,UK Car, Body off chassis total rebuild by MG Specialist, only 400 miles since, please call for spec. £32,000 MGB HERITAGE SHELL,1972, Primrose, 20k miles since built, just arrived, £12,950

MGS URGENTLY WANTED TO PURCHASE. MGOC Recommended

MG Car club trade member 94

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 94

MGF TROPHY 2001 MG Maestro 2.0i 1989

Flame red/grey interior. Usual specifications and totally original except for Turbo wheels and uprated headlamps and protectors. Full service history from new, one previous owner, present one for 15 years.

Maintained regardless of cost, a rare car in outstanding condition.

Reluctant sale £7750ono.

Tel 01526388680 or 07949031818 (Lincolnshire)

MGTF 135 – 2

Solar Red, 35000 Cambelt replace coolant pipes rep Tyres. Chrome lamps, wind defl 2016), recent ser Good overall con Contact Phil on 0 (Worcs)

MGB GT 197

MGB GT V8 BCV8 Class C

MGB GT1972 MIDGET ROUND WHEEL ARCH, 1972, Glacier white, heritage certificate, solid example with average paintwork, £3,750

Exceptional original Factory MGBGTV8. I am looking for a genuine Condition 1 or Condition 2 low mileage GT V8 which is mostly to the original specification or slightly improved. The bodywork, interior and mechanicals should be excellent and I would prefer a late chrome bumper model with a sunroof. I am now retired and need a car that my wife will be comfortable in for weekends away. I have recently joined the MG Car Club and am a genuine MG enthusiast who wants to buy a much cherished car from another member who has decided to relinquish his pride and joy. I promise to give the car a very good home! Please email your photos, specification and what you would like for the car.

Contact: Nigel Homewood on 07967 667010 or via email at njhomewood@gmail.com (Surrey)

Well sorted MGF in Trophy Blue with wind stop. Almost new tyres all round. Very good hood with clear rear window. Interior, boot and front bonnet areas very clean and tidy. 65,000 miles. MOT due in November which will be done early before sale. £1950. Tel: John on 01509 413215 or Email mg2000@btinternet.com for me to send you more photos.

(Leicestershire).

With overdrive. exhaust. Webas months MOT. G order. Colour Ci Runs superb. Nic Needs new wing.

Garaged. Conta on 01322 557914 (Bexley, Kent)

MG ZS 120+

Facelift model Firefrost Red w sports seats, only a full service histo previous owners. alloy wheels with (2 Goodyear an steel spare. It has front windows a CD player, remot tral locking with alarm and immob release and adjus umn. The cambe 45,000 and the 46,000. MoT unt car is almost unm of the best aro 07903 383756 (So

MGBGT 1971

Guards Red. Full Sprint, and Hillc M.O.T, Historic T needed, hence £1 Telephone: 07887 King's Lynn, Norf

www.mgcc.co.uk

24/09/2015 10:46

CARS FOR SALE

SOLD

1979 MGB GT

0 cars and one of orange. Very low ned by a lifelong th an MGA that tandard (air con., / cover, parking er than smoked s as a new car. .00.

6 ask for Roger.

Black, 65000 miles, Ziebarted from new. Frontline 5 link rear suspension. Five speed gearbox and Frontline suspension with four pot calipers. Stage 2 head and cam.

Lumenition ignition. Phone for full spec. £5000 Tel: 07875116803 (Surrey)

MG YT TOURER

previous owners, M.O.T. No H.G. res, brakes. S.S. and water pump. at 16k. 2 keys and and new battery. s it should. Cond. e reason for sale. l 01926 640198 ire)

R.H.D

1950 red interior. Recent restoration completed. This is a matching numbers car £26,500 telephone: 01892 664867 (South East)

ted

ow of my wife’s g. No. ROC 60M, ed/Orange). She 5, to a gentleman, ollins, from the /East Midlands w very much like Any information tly appreciated.

422178. E-Mail, o.uk.

MGB GT 1980

Bare metal re-build 10 years ago and well maintained since, 1948cc fast road cam engine O/D on 3th and 4th gears. Very nice dark blue leather interior with machting carpet. MGB numberplate included.

Rebuild cost more than the the price of the car. 4 owners, 32,196 miles. Part service history, alloy wheels. Price £ 8,995.

(Beverley East Yorkshire)

MGZR160 vvc. 2004.

tubes, brakes rene overhaul (no Starts and runs essure. Indicators dy and chassis. benefit from reono.

Rare four door model with unusual and distinctive colour (Firefrost red) Only 38k miles. MOT to August. Taxed. Full service plus major work (ie head gasket, belts, tensioners, water pump, waxoiled) carried out by ZR specialist in August 2013. £2,300. Please call John on 01525875001.

(Bedfordshire).

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 95

MGB GT in Pageant Blue with chrome conversion. 1998cc engine with fast road cam, four speed box with overdrive. Leather upholstery, automatic full width Revotec fan and Minator wheels. Wings and doors have been replaced, fully under sealed. Owned for 9 years and used regularly on club events and European tours. Fast reliable touring car. Log book showing servicing history and the numerous parts replaced. £4500. Contact Mike Lamb on 01189412102 or Email: mlamb@mail.com (Reading area)

MGA Twin Cam 1959

Totally restored MGA Twin cam for sale. Everything is rebuilt and renovated. The car is metalized and it is original with left hand steering. It has driven 13.000 miles since restoring. It is always placed in a heated garage. The car was named “best restored and original MGA“ on the Silverstone in year 2000.

More pictures on www.vonfut.dk The car is located in Denmark Price 54.000 Euro. – Email contact is jesper@vonfut.dk

MGBGTV8 1974

An original 1974 Factory built chrome bumper V8. White with black leather trim. Mileage at beginning of September is 84500 which is believed to be genuine. MOT until April 2016 with 3 adviseries which have all been rectified. Has some history and old MOT's. This car has been garaged by current and previous owner. There are marks and a very small amount of rust on the body work. The underneath is sound. Included is a Heritage Certificate. This is an ideal car for the enthusiast to work on and add value. Price to sell at £13500.00 For more information please contact. Graham on 07799416274

SELLING YOUR CAR?

As a member of the MG Car Club you can advertise your car in Safety Fast for free. Just email your car details, max 60 words, together with a JPEG picture to Colin Grant at colingrant@mgcc.co.uk.

Non member fee is £20

MGB Roadster For Sale – only 30,000 miles from new

MOT until 2nd August 2016 and comes with lots of old MOTs and original handbook. First registered 1st February 1980, MkIII model.

Black with matching immaculate black hood Immaculate front seats with headrests. Original umarked Rostyle wheels. Excellent condition throughout including black interior boot carpet. Crystal-clear rear vision on the hood.

Being the MGB Roadster MkIII model, this ‘B’ handles excellently having benefitted from the enhanced anti-roll bars and a revised steering from the previous MkIISERVICES model. 13/12/2012 09:50 Page 1 B32 - MIKE ROLLSrack SERVICES_MIKE ROLLS

£5,250ono.

Tel: 07792 422209 or 07860 906032 (private sale)

201< 2015

TRADE MEMBER

MIKE ROLLS SERVICES FOR MGs Specialising in all MG’s

TEL/FAX: 01258 820337

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8am-6pm, Wed: 8am-5pm, Sat: 8am-1pm MG TD 1950, this car was originally a righthand drive US export and then MGF STEPTRONIC returned back to the UK in 2002 and re-registered in 2004, 2001, it has since undergone a full body off restoration with photographic andleaf invoice history, Finished in copper metallic it now looks stunning in its gleaming red body work complimented with beige red with Beige leather interior, leather interior and matching mohair hood and side screens, not only does Head gasket this car look beautiful, but it drives superbly. . . . . . .replaced . . . . . . . . in . . .2011, . . .£23,995

veryChrome tidy car with matching MGB GT, 1969, British racing green, Bumper, Tax exempt, MOT’d to Feb Overdrive, Wire wheels, Full sunroof, hardtop, Autumn leaf interior with2016. new front seat covers, Electronic ignition, Stainless steel exhaust system, Restored by us £1,995. in 2000, Service history, In excellent order. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£6,500 MG TF 135, 2003, Dark green, Biscuit leather interior. MOT March 2013, Tax Feb. 2013. Radio C/D player, hood cover. Recent head gasket, coolant pipe, cambelt and clutch. Good service history. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£3,650 MG Midget, 1980, Flamenco Red, much money spent including up-rated suspension front and back, K & N Filters, Various new mechanical parts, Full tonneau,and Motolita steering wheel, It comes with a very good service history, Bootrack, Kenwood radio/CD player and Black vinyl seats. The car is MOT'd up to September 2013 and taxed until end of July 2013. . . . . .£3,500 MG TF 135, 2002, Silver, MOT July 2013. New head gasket, coolant pipes, cambelt and service carried out by ourselves. Navy hood, black cloth seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£2,995 MG 115, 2003, XZB, Power with ingrey hood, Has recently hadinterior, a new MGTF MAGNETTE 1957Grey finished Birch Grey with Maroon headgasket, engine Stainless steel coolant pipes full service, Its an older bottom restoration withrail, excellent bodywork and very tidyand interior, when MOT to May 2013, Taxed to Feb 2013, 71835 Miles, comes with Radio/CD restored it had new sills and re-chroming where necessary, Stainless steel player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£2,750

exhaust and front seatbelts fitted. Recently it has had a re-con manual gearbox

MGF, 2000, 62,000mls, Green hood,3.9 Green leather seats, removing theAlumina original Green, manumatic one, and a re-built diff unit replacing Chrome roll hoops, Recent headgasket replacement, Taxed Jan 2013, MOT the standard March 2013. .ratio. . . . . The . . . . .car . . .has . . . always . . . . . . .been . . . . .regularly . . . . . . . .serviced . . . . . . . .and . . . .MOT’d .£1,950

annually and comes with an original handbook. It is in superb condition and

MGF 1.8i, 1996, British Racing Green, cloth interior. MOT Maarch 2013. Tax £15,995. drives faultlessly. end of January 2013. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£950 Units 9/10 Fifehead Business Park, Manor Farm, Fifehead Magdalen, near Gillingham, Dorset SP8 5RR

E-mail:mail@mikerolls4mgs.co.uk mail@mikerolls.4mgs.co.uk • www.mikerolls.co.uk E-mail: • www.mikerolls.co.uk Mail Order “Friendly Quality Service”

OCTOBER 2015

CM02.13/B32/d

MGB 1980

2008

95

24/09/2015 10:46

CARS FOR SALE

1948 MG TC.

Mint condition. Has had full nut and bolt restoration and lived in USA for many years, having just been shipped back to UK. Have many photos of the vehicle and its history with all paperwork. Price £32,500.00. Please contact Chris Ellard on 07860239977 or at CEllard@aol.com for more details.

(Kent)

MG ZT-T 2.5 V6 190BHP MGB Roadster 1969

You have the book? Now you can buy the actual car! This unique restoration was carried in early 90’s

by Lindsay Porter for his book ‘MGB – Guide to Purchase and DIY Restoration’. Restoration carried out with all new or fully reconditioned parts. Probably the oldest ‘Heritage’ shell rebuild. Now fitted with power steering, new mohair hood and windscreen. No other MGB restoration has such a detailed rebuild history. £15000.

E-mail; kenscott@btinternet.com for full details and further photos.

(Chippenham, Wiltshire)

2005/05 plate in rare lagoon supertallic/bold turquoise. 85k miles with history. Only 1 private owner plus MG dealer. MOT until January 2016. Full black leather, climate control, cd auto changer, 2 remote keys.

Great condition. Only £2495.

Contact Rob at RGN Vehicles on 07910 114672 ( R o t h e r h a m , S o u t h Yo r k s h i re ) (Trade)

Not restored to the point of being a replica. Conserved using new parts only where unavoidable. Still has its original swept wings £30,000. Telephone 01344424258 (Bracknell Berks)

MG Midget 1500 1977

First registered April 1977 and owned by the same female driver since. Very much loved car but selling due to moving. Stored in a dry garage. Has been declared off the road and is in need of a new clutch and some tlc. New owner will need trailer to move the car. Low mileage, only 49,133 miles.

Primrose yellow colour. £1500 o.n.o. Call 01803 842599 or 07951 286633 (Torbay, Devon).

1948 MG TC.

Mint condition. Has had full nut and bolt restoration and lived in USA for many years, having just been shipped back to UK. Have many photos of the vehicle and its history with all paperwork. Price £32,500.00. Please contact Chris Ellard on 07860239977 or at CEllard@aol.com for more details.

(Kent)

96

OCTOBER 2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 96

MGB Roadster 1976

Can't bend knees! Surgery has left me too inflexible to drive my MGB. It is in excellent condition with original period upholstery and is lead-free converted. As I'm often

Front runner, recent repaint in Works colours. Usual modifications. Spare wheels and excellent tyres. Works hardtop. Reluctant sale. £7995.

Telephone: 01460 73751 (Somerset)

MG J2 1933

MGB Roadster 1976

Can't bend knees! Surgery has left me too inflexible to drive my MGB. It is in excellent condition with original period upholstery and is lead-free converted. As I'm often away, Colin Hilbourne (who knows MGBs and can answer technical questions best) at my local garage is handling the sale - contact via www.the-garage-at-blakesley.co.uk or 01327 860865. The car is in his showroom on the High Street, Blakesley, near Towcester NN12 8RF. £8,495 o.n.o.

1978 MGB Race Car 1785cc

MGA 1500 COUPE 1958

Full detailed history and only two owners since 1963. Delightful car, always garaged and much cared for.

Runs on unleaded petrol. Low mileage and very good condition. £16,000. Telephone : 01732 763046 (Kent)

MG Midget 1968

Chrome Bumper. 1275cc, Tartan red, hard top (immaculate condition) reconditioned engine (lead free) back axle, carbs, wire wheels.

New Soft top, tyres, starter motor, dynamo, water pump, battery, electronic ignition, thermostat, stainless steel rack, and exhaust. Modified oil filter, kenlow fan, rechromed, completely restored with photos.

Detailed history available with bills, plus original log book. 1 years MOT. £6,500. Telephone: 07958 553003. or 01708 456595 (Essex)

MG Midget RWA 1973

Loved for years but now, sadly dismantled.The bodyshell needs serious attention to floor and cills – but new sills are provided. The log book has unfortunately been mislaid as have the bumpers. Offers are invited for this charming project car either complete as it is or for bits.

Please telephone: 01205 290312 or malcolm.leafe.leafe@btinternet.com.

(S. Lincs/ Boston)

MG ZT-T 2.5 V6 190BHP

MGB Roadster 1969

You have the book? Now you can buy the actual car! This unique restoration was carried in early 90’s

by Lindsay Porter for his book ‘MGB – Guide to Purchase and DIY Restoration’. Restoration carried out with all new or fully reconditioned parts. Probably the oldest ‘Heritage’ shell rebuild. Now fitted with power steering, new mohair hood and windscreen. No other MGB restoration has such a detailed rebuild history. £15000.

E-mail; kenscott@btinternet.com for full details and further photos.

(Chippenham, Wiltshire)

2005/05 plate in rare lagoon supertallic/bold turquoise. 85k miles with history. Only 1 private owner plus MG dealer. MOT until January 2016. Full black leather, climate control, cd auto changer, 2 remote keys.

Great condition. Only £2495.

Contact Rob at RGN Vehicles on 07910MG 114672 1948 TC. ( R ocondition. t h e r h a mHas , S o uhad t h Yo k s hand i re ) Mint fullrnut (Trade) bolt restoration and lived in USA

1978 MGB Ra

Front runner, r Works colours. tions. Spare whe tyres. Works h sale. £7995.

Telephone: 01460 (Somerset)

MGB Roadster

You have the boo buy the actual c restoration was ca

by Lindsay Porte ‘MGB – Guide to P Restoration’. Res out with all new tioned parts. Prob ‘Heritage’ shell reb MGpower Midget 19 with steer Chrome hood and Bumpe windsc red, hard top (i MGB restoration www.mgcc.co.uk tion) reconditio detailed rebuild his free) back axle, c E-mail; kenscott@ New top,and tyr for full Soft details dynamo, water p (Chippenham, Wilt 24/09/2015 tronic 10:46 ignition, th

for many years, having just been shipped to UK. Have many MG J2back 1933 photos of the vehicle and itsofhistoNot restored to the point being rya replica. with Conserved all paperwork.

Price using new £32,500.00.

Pleaseunavoidable. contact Chris parts only where Still Ellard 07860239977 has its on original swept wings or at CEllard@aol.com for01344424258 more details. £30,000. Telephone (Kent) (Bracknell Berks)

with power steering, new mohair hood and windscreen. No other MGB restoration has such a detailed rebuild history. £15000.

E-mail; kenscott@btinternet.com for full details and further photos.

(Chippenham, Wiltshire)

CLASSIFIEDS

SPARES FOR SALE

.

MG ZT-T MGTD

2.5 V6 190BHP

rare lagoon super22005/05 x Rearplate side inpanels new (will MGB Roadster 1969 Has had full nut and modify to fit TF) £120 tallic/bold turquoise.

85k miles with You have the book?

Now you can and lived in USA HOW TO ADVERTISE MGTF history.

Only 1 private owner plus Members can advertise their buy the actual car!

This unique having just been Rear metal bulkhead panel £30 spares for sale/wanted free of (some rust but I could repair for MG dealer.

MOT until January restoration was carried in early 90’s UK. Have many charge for items up to £250. you) 2016. Full black leather, climate conby Lindsay for his book Over £250, orPorter for non-members hicle and its histoFront valence, new £20 to‘MGB advertise, there is a charge of trol, cd autosidescreen changer, 2 remote Pair front frames keys.

– Guide to Purchase and DIY paperwork.

Price MGB 1980 8 £20. To submit your advertise£40 GreatZiebarted condition. Only £2495.

Black, 65000 miles, from rs Restoration’.

Restoration ase and contactone Chris of ment email Colin Grant at carried 01344424258 new. Frontline 5Telephone link Rob rear suspennge. Very low colingrant@mgcc.co.uk.

Contact at RGN Vehicles on Please out with allsion. new or fully recondi60239977 or at (Bracknell Berks) Five gearbox and by a lifelong remember to include your mem- speed 07910 114672 tioned parts.

Probably the oldest Frontline suspension with four pot mnforMGA more details. that bership number in all corresponcalipers.

2(Rotherham,SouthYorkshire) head and cam. dard (air con., dence ‘Heritage’ shell rebuild. NowStage fitted MGTDPhone for full Lumenition ignition. over, parking (Trade) with powerspec. steering, new mohair TPetrol for sale. It is painted £5000 el: tank 07875116803 than smoked in a cream colour believed to be windscreen. No other a new car. hood and (Surrey) Morgan Sequoia cream done 20 Safety Fast Magazines MGB restoration has such a or more MG J2 years 1933 ago. I have just sk for Roger. Free, good condition. June 1969 rebuild replaced this tank with a new todetailed January 1994history. apart £15000. from April Not restored to the point of being item, the history of me doing so and Maykenscott@btinternet.com 1975. For collection E-mail; a replica.

Conserved using new is too long a story so please only due to weight from for full details and further photos. 'phone Peter on 01760 755743 Minehead West Somerset. parts only where unavoidable.

Still (East Anglia, Longham Natter) if Please call orWiltshire) text Paul on (Chippenham, has its original swept wings you are interested at £195.00 07961948279 £30,000. Telephone 01344424258 collected.

(Bracknell Berks) Little used racing kit for MGA Parts for Sale YT R.H.D newcomers N/S/F WingMG £100, N/S/R WingTOURER

er 1976

es! Surgery has left ious owners, to drive my MGB. O.T. No H.G. ntbrakes. condition withS.S. water and pump. upholstery is 6k. 2 keys and rted. As I'm often new battery. ourne (who knows should.

Cond. ason sale. answer for technical 926 640198 t my local garage is ale - contact via -at-blakesley.co.uk 5. The car is in his of my wife’s the High Street, o. ROC 60M, Towcester NN12She Orange). a gentleman, o.

s, from the t Midlands ery much like information appreciated.

2178. .

E-Mail,

red £60. interior.

Recent £100, Boot1950 Lid £50, Bonnet Helmet

by Impact restoraRacing, (Snell tion completed. This iswhite, a matching All need some work.

SA 2005), large size, numbers Wiring Loom new £40, Wire car £26,500 £190; Overallstelephone:

by Sparco, blue 664867 wheels £5 01892 each. Collection only.

(RS006-07 Standard 8856Please call(South Tony on 0115 East) 2000), size 58 (for 182-188cm 9372539 or 07746293829. tall, and 112-118cm waist), complete with zip up carrying case and racing gloves by Alpines, £180. Contact Philip BayneMG Midget 1500 1977 MGB Powell on 01483 811428 or 4First x refurbished Rostyle wheels, registered April 1977 and philipbp@mgcottage.freeserve.co.uk 2 with near new Nexen and 2 owned by the same female driver with part used Pirelli. Also fursince.one Verywith much loved ther legal tyrecar asbut sellMGA 1500 shell COUPE 1958 MG Midget spare. or offer.Stored in a dry ing due£95 to moving.

Full detailed history onlyVery two With ID.Too good to and scrap.

Buyer collects. garage. cheap clear.

MG ZR Has been declared off the ownerstosince 1963. Delightful car, Details: 01874 711751 GT New button Remote road 3and isMGB in need of a Control. new clutch1980 always garaged and much cared for.

Bare re-build 10 years ago May also suit ZS/ZT.metal £30. and some tlc. New owner will need Runs onsince, unleaded 1948cc petrol. Low Can be posted. and well maintained trailer Latham to fast move the580472 car. cam Low engine MGA 1600 Roger 01702 road O/D on 3th mileage and very good condition.

MK1 Gearbox.

(Essex) 4th gears. nice Working dark solid blue mileage, and only 49,133 miles. Very £16,000. from Telephone : 01732 763046 gearbox machting MGA, replaced by interior with carPrimrose leather yellow colour. £1500 a(Kent) 5 speed box. included.

Recon from pet. MGB numberplate o.n.o. Call 01803 842599 orcost 07951 more 1990s. £25 Collectthe Oxford.the Rebuild than MG TD(Torbay, price of the car. 4 owners, 32,196 286633 Devon). miles.

Part service history, alloy Runyon Luggage Rack. Fold down stylewheels. as per the one on Price £MGF 8,995.

TD on the(Beverley front cover of East Yorkshire) Alloys x 4 from 1998 1.8i model, September issue of Safety Fast. with brand new Falken Brand new, unused, in perfect 185/55R15 tyres in very good condition. £110.00 + carriage. condition. Email for photos Call on 02392 462737 £250.00 ono. Contact Paul on (South Hants) 07421 732309/ paulmoney@easy.com (Mayfield, East Sussex)

MG Spares

s, brakes reoverhaul (no ts and runs re. Indicators and chassis. nefit from reo.

MG100/1300 bonnet £25.

Maestro 2.0i set new boxed MGA2004.

Wheels MGZR160 vvc.

14in factory wheeltrims (partNo. Set of 4 60with spoke silver painted Rare four door model unusual NAM7911MV) £40 wire wheels 4.5j x 15. Good and distinctive colour (Firefrost PA/PB 4 seater fuel tank condition not kerbed. Shod with red) Only 38k miles. MOT to (Rebuilt by Serck) £50.

Michelin 165 HR 15 XAS radial August.

Taxed. Full service plus Set PB pistons in +40 & +60 tyres with 5mm of tread. major work (ie head gasket, belts, oversize £60 per set.

Taken off my MGA this month tensioners, water pump, waxoiled) YType offside inner wing/bonnet as I have purchased chrome carried

by ZR specialist in threshold panel (unused) out £40. wheels.£210 with buyer collectAugust 2013. £2,300.

Please call Tel; 01526388680 or ing. Tel. 01903 779016.

John on 01525875001.

07949031818 (Near West Worthing, Sussex) (Bedfordshire).

(Lincolnshire)

www.mgcc.co.uk

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 97

1978 MGB Race Car 1785cc MGB Carburettors SU carbs 1/12"recent HIF and air Front runner, repaint

(Trade)

MG J2 1933

Not restored to th a replica. Conserve parts only where un has its original swep £30,000. Telephone (Bracknell Berks)

in

cleaners £65 ono buyer collects.

MGB 1976 modificaWorksRoadster colours. Usual

Peter Hanaway 0208302 87319 Can't knees! Surgery has left Sidcup kent wheels and excellent tions.bend Spare me too inflexible to drive my MGB. Reluctant Ittyres. is in Works excellenthardtop. condition with sale. £7995. original period upholstery and is Breaking 1996MGB MGF 1979 GT lead-free converted.

As I'm often Telephone: 01460 73751 BRG Please callGT for details.

MGB in Pageant Blue with away, Colin Hilbourne (who knows MG Midget 1500 1977 Accesssories include chrome conversion.

1998cc engine (Somerset) MGBs and canfast answer technical registered April 1977 and windstop,tonneau cover,black with road cam, First four speed box questions best) at my local garage is owned by the same female hardtop.Contact Paul 01367 with overdrive. Leather upholstery, driver 1948 MG TC.loved car but sellhandling the sale -only contact since.

Very much 870136 Collection West automatic full viawidth fan MintRevotec condition. Has had full nut and Oxfordshire. www.the-garage-at-blakesley.co.uk ing due to moving.

Stored in a dry and Minator wheels.

Wings bolt restoration andand lived in USA or 01327 860865.

The car is in his garage.

Has been declared off been the doors have been for replaced, fully many years, having just showroom on the High Street, road and isback in need of a new under sealed.

Owned for 9to UK. years shipped Haveclutch many photos oftlc. theNew vehicle andwill its need histoBlakesley, Towcester NN12 and some owner andnearused regularly on club events ry Fast with all reliable paperwork.

Price ando.n.o.

European tours.

8RF. £8,495 trailer to move the car. Low MGA Coupe. £32,500.00.

Pleaseservcontact Chris touring car. Log book showing mileage, only 49,133 miles.

One original cranked window Ellard on 07860239977 or at icing history and Primrose the numerous yellow colour. £1500 winder handle, part number CEllard@aol.com for more details. parts replaced. £4500.

Contact o.n.o.

Call 01803 842599 or 07951 (Kent) ADH5481. A repairable original Mike Lamb on 01189412102 286633 (Torbay, Devon). or would be fine, but not the later Email: mlamb@mail.com Spridget one, please.

Thank area) you. (Reading Contact David Adams, tel 01444 881866 or email.

WANTED

davidandpammy@btinternet.com.

MG Midget 1968

Chrome Bumper. 1275cc, Tartan red, hard topfor(immaculate Gold stripes both front condibumpers.

Telephone engine 01344 (lead tion) reconditioned 424258.

MGB Roadster 1976 free) back axle, carbs, wire wheels.

Can't bend knees! Surgery has left NewMGA Soft top, tyres, starter motor, me too inflexible to drive my MGB. T win Cam 1959 MGTF 1954 It is in excellent dynamo, water pump, battery, elecT otally restored MGA T win camcondition for with Black Tonneau cover, rear original period upholstery and is sale.

Everything is rebuilt and renotronic ignition, thermostat, stainless bumper with reasonable lead-free converted. As I'm often vated.

The car metalized and it(who is knows chrome, wheel (poor is away, Colin Hilbourne steeloriginal rack,steering and exhaust.

Modified oil hand with left MGBs steering. and can answerIttechnical condition rim OK if cheap) filter,has kenlow01344424258 fan, rechromed, comdriven 13.000questions miles best) at since my local garage is Telephone restoring. is always placed a handling the sale in - contact via pletely restored withIt photos. www.the-garage-at-blakesley.co.uk heated garage. The car was named Detailed historyrestored available with bills,and or 01327 860865.

The car is in his “best original MGA“ MGB Bodyshell showroom on the High Street, plus original log book.

1 years MOT. on the in year 2000.

In usable/repairableSilverstone condition.

Blakesley, near Towcester NN12 More pictures Late Chrome bumper Roadster £6,500.

Telephone: 07958 553003.on www.vonfut.dk 8RF. £8,495 o.n.o.

The (1967 to 72). car Email is located in Denmark or 01708 456595 (Essex) Euro. – Email contact Price 54.000 brianosbornmg@gmail.com

MGA CO MGB1500 Roadste

Full histor Youdetailed have the boo buy the actual owners since 1963c restoration was ca always garaged and

by Lindsay Porte Runs on unleaded ‘MGB – Guide to mileage and very Restoration’.

Res £16,000. out withTelephone all new (Kent) tioned parts. Pro

‘Heritage’ shell re with power steer hood and windsc MGB restoratio detailed rebuild hi E-mail; kenscott@ for full details and (Chippenham, Wilt

MGBGT Jubilee Model

is jesper@vonfut.dk

MIDGETS! WANTED

MG Midget 15

First registered owned by the sam since. Very much l ing due to moving garage. Has been road and is in nee and some tlc. New trailer to move mileage, only Primrose yellow o.n.o. Call 01803 286633 (Torbay, D

MGBGTV8 1974

MG Midget RWA 1973 An original

1974 Factory built bumper Lovedchrome for years but now, sadly dis- V8. White with black leather trim. Mileage at beginContact the Midget Specialist mantled.

The bodyshell needs serious is 84500 ning of September which is MIKE on Abingdon attention to floor and cills believed to– but benew genuine. AUTHERS MOT until 07703 465 224 CHROME April 2016 with 3 adviseries which sills are provided. The log book has have all been rectified.

Has some BUMPERED MIDGETS in unfortunately been and mislaid old as have history MOT's.

This car bought has up to excellent condition the bumpers. are invitedby for current beenOffers garaged £8,000.and View previcurrent stock at ous owner. marks and a this charming project carThere either are www.mgmidgets.com very small amount of rust on the complete as it is orwork. for bits. The underneath is body Included is a Heritage Pleasesound. telephone: 01205 290312 or Certificate. This is an ideal car for malcolm.leafe.leafe@btinternet.com. the enthusiast to work on and add (S. Lincs/ Boston) Price to sell at £13500.00 value.

For more information please contact. Graham on 07799416274

SELLING YOUR CAR?

As a member of the MG Car Club you can advertise your car in Safety Fast for free. Just email your car details, max 60 words, together with a JPEG picture to Colin Grant at colingrant@mgcc.co.uk.

Non member fee is £20

OCTOBER 2015

97

24/09/2015 10:46

1966 OVER

1966 OVER

45

45

YEARS

YEARS

2015

2015

45

Tel: +44 (0) 1274 585161 Fax: +44 (0) 1274 532772 Direct workshop line: +44 (0)7804 077 849 alastair@naylorbrothers.co.uk or craig@naylorbrothers.co.uk 1966 OVER

45 YEARS

2015

MG Safety Fast October15 47-98.indd 98

1966 OVER

45 YEARS

2015

24/09/2015 10:46

‘The Abingdon Policy’ the Home of classic insurance for your MG Exclusive to members of the MG Car Club.

- Peter Best Insurance Proudly supporting the MGCC and its members since 1985

Approved

TEL: 01621 840400 The Farriers, Bull Lane, Maldon, Essex CM9 4QB

WWW.PETERBESTINSURANCE.CO.UK Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority Photograph courtesy of MG Car Club

MGCC_SF_October15_Covers.indd 3

23/09/2015 17:39

Classic Car Specialists focusing on Servicing, Sales Restoration, Classic Car Specialists focusing on Servicing, Restoration, Modification and bespoke refinishing for a work widetorange ofrange classic marques.

Modifi cation and bespoke work refinishing a wide ofcar classic MG’s In House Body shopfor and Paint Facilities arts the • Fixed price servicing d MGB We stock a wide range of parts for

S

MG PARTS

he:

• All restoration work undertaken

MG T-Series, MGA and MGB

We stock parts for the: • Engine • • Engine refurbishment • Braking System • including lead-free • Exhaust System • • conversions • Suspension • • Front & Rear Axle • MG TA £44,995.00 • Classic car sales The opportunity has come up to purchase this very special MG TA, MG TD £34,995.00 • Interior • including This car has been owned by the same owner since 1964 and as you can A great opportunity has become available to own this near • Body Panels • see it’s had no expense spared through the whole of its life having up to commission sales on perfect fully restored MG TD £70,000 spent on it.

Bright Work • The car has undergone a total body off, chassis•up nut and The period style modifications make it such a pleasure to drive 7712 bolt rebuild along with a 5 speed gearbox conversion there even on the modern roads of today. It has been on many Classic & • Electrical • • UK & Europe isn’t anything that hasn’t been done. historic rallies in the UK and to SpainI have many special photos collection and history folder ofCall Full photographic the rebuild with 877712 usalong 01279 and history of the car through its rallies and life to date What also delivery the service makes this car special is that it was once a Police Car registered to usual history file of invoices is available ON LINE SHOP COMING SOO the Lancashire Constabulary (TA0873) Back in the year 2000 it went Brothers the | R A C E P R E P | B O D Y R E F I N I S H I N G S E off R toVAlistair I C Naylor ING | RforEaStotalT rebuild O R and A since T I then ON car has been kept in immaculate condition. In 2009/10 the car had a Unit 2 to Woodside, total Engine,Gearbox and 6 Back Axle rebuild just High to keep it Easter up to the Road, Leaden Roding, Essex CM6 1QQ. Email: info@classicandsportscarsessex.co.uk condition the owner and car deserved.

Classic Car Specialists focusing on Servicing, Restoration, Modification and bespoke refinishing work for wide range of classic car marques.

Web: www.classicandsportscarsessex.co.uk Classic Car Specialists focusing on aServicing, Restoration, Modification and bespoke refinishing for Facilities a wide range of classic car marques.

In House Body shop andwork Paint In House Body shop and Paint •Facilities Fixed price servicing

G

SOON

Tel: 01279 877712

MG PARTS MG PARTS

We stock a wide range of parts for the • Fixed price servicing T-Series, MGAofand WeMG stock a wide range partsMGB for the • All restoration work We stock parts for the: MG T-Series, MGA and MGB undertaken • All restoration work We stock parts •for the: • Engine undertaken • Engine refurbishment • Braking System • Engine • • including lead-free • Exhaust • Engine refurbishment Braking System • conversions including lead-free • Suspension •• • Exhaust System conversions • Front & Rear Axle • Suspension • • Black TF £27,995.00 • Classic car sales • Interior • Family owned since 2003 this MG TF is in beautiful condition, • Front & Rear Axle • including • Classic car sales it’s a local car to ourselves so we have had the luxury of • Body Panels • Interior • • commission including sales servicing and looking after it for many years now.

BrightPanels Work •• •• Body Specification; Black, Biscuit Brown Interior Trim, commission sales • Electrical Black Carpet, Full Tan Weather Gear Including • UK & Europe • Bright Work•• Tonneau,Moto-Lita Steering Wheel, Painted Wire Wheels, collection and Electrical •877712 • UK & Europe CARS FOR THIS ARTWORK IS THE PROPERTY OF CLASSIC SALE MAGAZINE. Call us •01279 Luggage Rack, Heater, delivery collectionservice and ONCall LINEus SHOP COMING SOON 01279 877712 delivery service SHOP SOON S E R V I C I N G | R E S T O R A T I O N | R A C E P R E P | B O D YON R ELINE FIN I S HCOMING ING NO PART OF THIS ARTWORK MAY BE REPRODUCED, STORED OR OTHERWISE Unit 2 to 6 Woodside, High Easter Road, Leaden Roding, Essex CM6 1QQ. S9, E Broadfi R V I C I Nelds G | RFarm, E S T ODunmow R A T I O N |Road, R A C ERayne, P R E P Braintree, | B O D Y R Essex.

E F I N I SCM77 H I N G 6SA Unit Email: info@classicandsportscarsessex.co.uk USED

BY ANY PUBLICATION UNLESS PRIOR PERMISSION Unit 2OTHER to 6 Woodside, High Easter Road, Leaden Roding, Essex CM6 1QQ.IS GIVEN BY Web: www.classicandsportscarsessex.co.uk Email: info@classicandsportscarsessex.co.uk THE PUBLISHERS - MS Publications (2001) Ltd. Web: www.classicandsportscarsessex.co.uk

©

Tel: 01279 877712 Tel: 01279 Tel: 01376 877712 569355

URGENT PROOF MGCC_SF_October15_Covers.indd 4

Please check this proof carefully for errors in style, content and layout.

23/09/2015 17:40

CC12.11/MG5/pr CC12.11/MG5/pr

PLEASE NOTE: ALL RIGHTS RESERVED