The Works MGs: The Illustrated History of Works MGs in Record-Breaking, Trials, Races and Rallies [Hardcover]

Mike Allison (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 11, 2000

The authoritative story of all MGs prepared and entered by the MG Car Company in international competition events, ranging from the classic trials of the mid-1920s, and pre-war racing and record breaking, to the post-war achievements of the works cars entered in races and rallies by the BMC Competitions Department.

Filled with technical background, competition specs, anecdotes, lists of MG drivers, pre- and post-war results, and more.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 248 pages
• Publisher: Haynes Publishing (June 11, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1859606032
• ISBN-13: 978-1859606032
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,605,626 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Works MGs, December 3, 2001

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Vernon L. Bengtson, Jr. (Mesa, Az USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Works MGs: The Illustrated History of Works MGs in Record-Breaking, Trials, Races and Rallies (Hardcover)

An outstanding book which focuses on the MG's competition history and relates it well to the history of the company and politics that wove their way through MG's history. Since the MG Car Company was producing sporting cars, the competition history provides a great insight as to what was done and why it was done. The de-emphasis on MGs in competition, due to inter-company politics, especially after the time of BMC and Lenord Lord are discussed. Most importantly, the role of the MGB during these times is well covered by Browning. It is interesting to note that, while the Mini and Austin-Healey 3000 were the cars the company was "pushing" and, therefore, used mostly in competition, whenever they had a race or rally that demanded the utmost in reliability, especially over long distance, they used the MGB. A great book written by people who were actively involved in the building and running of the competition cars. No MG library would be complete without it.