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A Classic Reprint. “The Works MGs” is the authoritative story of all the MGs prepared and entered by the MG Car Company and its successors in international competition from the 1920s to the late 1960s. The book covers prewar racing and record-breaking attempts, as well as the postwar achievements of the works cars entered in races and rallies by the BMC Competitions Department. The authors, who both worked with MG, bring together their own experiences, extensive research, and the recollections of former colleagues to produce a unique insight into this important aspect of British motorsport history.

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgements and bibliography Part 1 The pre-war cars Introduction to Part 1 Chapter 1 Establishing the breed: 1924-30 The 14hp and 18hp cars, Wolseley Motors and the development of the Midget Chapter 2 The luck of the game: 1931 Development of the racing Midget, early record attempts, sports cars from racing cars Chapter 3 The luck continues: 1932 Supercharging, more record-breaking Chapter 4 As if by magic: 1933 Development of the Magnette Chapter 5 The magic continues: 1934 Unsupercharged Magnettes, high-pressure supercharging for Midgets Chapter 6 Maintaining the breed: 1935 Independent suspension, the cessation of racing, but competition continues Chapter 7 Establishment and retrenchment: 1935-39 Sports cars from touring cars, more record-breaking, trials and rallies Chapter 8 Post-war record-breaking: 1945-54 The end of the overhead-camshaft cars Part 2 The post-war cars Introduction to Part 2 Chapter 9 Post-war revival MGs return to motorsport, works support, competitions objectives, race and rally car development and preparation Chapter 10 T-types and Magnettes: 1949-55 Support to private owners, TCs and TDs at Silverstone, rallying Y-types; the Competitions Department is formed; Willy Cave and Magnette on the 1955 Monte Carlo Rally, Pat Moss and TF on the 1955 RAC Rally, new recruits Chapter 11 MGA's sporting heritage: 1950-55 George Phillips' specials, MGA prototype, 1955 Le Mans and Tourist Trophy Chapter 12 MGA in rallying: 1956-62 Pat Moss on the 1956 RAC Rally, 1956 Mille Miglia and Alpine Rally; Chris Tooley on the 1956-57 Liege; Twin Cams on the 1958 Liege, 1959 Tulip, Acropolis and Alpine rallies; Rauno Aaltonen's 1962 Tulip Rally Chapter 13 MGA in racing: 1956-62 Sebring 1956-62; Le Mans 1959-61 Chapter 14 Midgets and 1100s: 1961-65 Midgets on 1961 RAC and 1962 Monte Carlo rallies; the Dick Jacobs Coupes, 1965 Sebring and Targa Florio; 1100s at 1962 Brands Hatch Six-Hours, 1963 Monte Carlo and Liege Chapter 15 MGB in racing: 1963-66 Debut at 1963 Sebring, Le Mans 1963-65, Sebring 1964-69; winning the 1964 Nurburgring Marathon and 1965 Brands Hatch Guards Trophy; 1966 Targa Florio Chapter 16 MGB in rallying: 1963-66 The 1963-64 Tour de France with John Sprinzel; 1964 Monte Carlo Rally with the Morleys; 1964 Liege and RAC Rally, 1966 Monte Carlo Chapter 17 MGC-GTS: 1967-68 British Leyland rule; 1967 Targa Florio, 1968 Sebring and Nurburgring Marathon; the closure of Competitions Appendix A Pre-war personalities Appendix B Pre-war results and achievements Appendix C Pre-war racing cars: technical specifications Appendix D Post-war international race and rally entries Appendix E Post-war works drivers Appendix F Works MGB build sheet Index

About the Author :
Mike Allison, author of the pre-war section of this book, worked at the MG Car Company as a technical specialist under Reg Jackson. He knew many other MG luminaries including Cecil Cousins, Alec Hounslow, Syd Enever, Bert Wirdnam, Sam Nash, Henry Stone, Frank Stevens and Harry Herring.

Review :
This is a terrific story ... You will not be disappointed. RETRO SPEED. MG fans will be able to pore over it for hours. Auto Express. Anyone adding a copy to an MG library will not be disappointed. Enjoying MG. easy to read, entertaining, and engrossing ... It's a worthy read, whether you are an MG fan or not. AutoRacingHistory.com This is an impressive and enjoyable book, written by two authors with a close personal knowledge of MGs in comepetition. Classic Driver monthly. A must for every MG-lover klassiekerrally.nl This is a quality publication. Norm Mort - Freelance. A text-rich book. Auto Bild Classic. I love this book. When I say “love” I mean LOVE. This book is extremely well-researched and full of fantastic pictures. MG Driver


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781787113657
  • Publisher: David & Charles
  • Publisher Imprint: Veloce
  • Height: 270 mm
  • No of Pages: 296
  • Sub Title: Second Edition
  • Width: 207 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1787113655
  • Publisher Date: 15 Oct 2018
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 28 mm
  • Weight: 1373 gr


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