CENTRES ABINGDON WORKS Tony Cotter sfscribe@mgabingdon.org.uk www.mgabingdon.co.uk There is definitely light at the end of the tunnel, and for the first time in over a year, we can realistically expect that it isn’t another Inter-City 125 hurtling towards us. The PM has announced his roadmap to normality, and at the time of writing, public events are a real likelihood in the coming weeks. Of course, we all need to remain compliant with the regulations while they are still in place, but we at least have some target dates for meeting up and enjoying our MGs once again.
Sezincote House, May 2010
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The first AWC event post lockdown will be the Summer Day Out. We expect this eagerly awaited restart of the events calendar to be on Sunday August 22 2021. Boy, it feels good to be able to write those words! The Summer Day Out involves a trip to Chawton House, the ‘Great House’
Cotswold Motor Museum, April 2014
Restoration Trophy At the February committee meeting the shortlist of candidates for winner of the Restoration Trophy was voted on by the committee. The result was a unanimous vote in favour of a truly amazing restoration of a 1977 MG Midget owned and restored by Stan Carter. Stan, who is a member of the Club’s Young Members Branch, did all the work
himself with the exception of the welding which was completed by a friend of his. What makes the restoration all the more incredible is that Stan doesn’t have a garage to work in, not even a small lockup. The whole restoration was carried out in the front driveway of his home, under a gazebo, except that is for the spray painting of the major panels, which Stan completed on an old kitchen table in his back garden! A charming man, Stan has always had an interest in engineering and how things work which has led to his current employment as an aircraft engineer.
Stan’s Midget during restoration in his driveway
Stan Carter’s completed restoration
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referred to in Jane Austen’s letters. Please check the AWC Newsletter for further details and how to register for this day out. It is also advisable to keep an eye on our website for the most up-to-date information regarding events, as the situation regarding social distancing is still subject to change www.mgabingdon.org.uk/ As you will have seen from previous AWC notes in this splendid monthly magazine, the St. George’s Day and Old Speckled Hen runs have been cancelled for this year. So here’s a little reminiscence of previous years, and a reminder of what to look forward to in 2022. Stay safe and healthy everyone, and we look forward to seeing you all plus our new members at an event soon.
From the moment he could drive, he wanted to own a classic car. Initially he was on the lookout for a Triumph Spitfire, but when a friend of his told him about a Midget for sale, he bought it on the spot. It was in a sorry state. Someone had decided to cut the gearbox crossmember away and even cut the front chassis legs with a view to fitting an engine from a Mazda. Most people would have walked away but Stan knew he wanted to save the car, all credit to him. With members of Stan’s calibre, the MG Car Club will have a very bright future indeed.
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