MG, Made in Abingdon

MG, Made in Abingdon
Author: Bob Frampton
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2022-01-12
Genre:
ISBN: 1787118290

Here, from the memories of many men and women, is an intimate account of what it was like to work in MG's Abingdon factory. From tea trolley to production line and from apprentice to manager, this book includes memorable events, romance, tragedy, humour, motorsport, and the lead up to factory closure.

MG, Made in Abingdon

MG, Made in Abingdon
Author: Bob Frampton
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-05-29
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781787112681

MG was a home-grown concept that became an international success, bringing the small market town of Abingdon onto the global map. MG - Made in Abingdon recounts the inside story of the famous factory, recognising that the most important aspect of MGs success was its team – the tea-boys and girls, the shop floor workers, the engineers and racers, the apprentices and management. From memories of the production line to recollections of racing incidents, the untold story of MG from the men and women who worked in the Abingdon factory is revealed for the first time in this fascinating, historical account.

MG Century

MG Century
Author: David Knowles
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2024-03-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0760383154

MG Century, authored by marque expert David Knowles, offers a complete and richly illustrated history covering the evolution of this storied British car company.

MG TD, TF & TF1500

MG TD, TF & TF1500
Author: Barrie Jones
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2022-03-15
Genre:
ISBN: 1787118673

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from the author's years of MG TD & TF ownership, learn how to spot a bad car quickly and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right car at the right price!

The MGC GTS Lightweights

The MGC GTS Lightweights
Author: David Morys
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-10-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781787114456

A fascinating insight into the production and career of the MGC GTS lightweights, this well-researched text is generously illustrated with rare photographs, race programs, and original artwork. In early 1968 a works competition MGC GTS scored the MG Car Company’s best ever result at the Sebring 12-hour race, finishing in tenth position. Buoyed by this success a second car was built, with both entered on the Marathon de la Route but without success. Closure of MG Competitions Department at Abingdon was not far off, however the team gallantly prepared both cars for their final race in 1969. Under the banner of the American importer the newer car finished in fifteenth position. The MGC GTS Lightweights covers the development of the production road car, its conception, compromised design and subsequent failure to attract loyal MG customers. This is followed by an in-depth technical analysis of the development, construction and build of the MGC GTS. Specific attention is given to the specialised components utilised, particular emphasis placed on the unique aluminium bodyshell that for the first time is laid bare. The competition history and race results are comprehensively covered, and lastly the subsequent fall from grace and rediscovery of these last and much loved MG competition cars to emerge from Abingdon.

MGB – The Illustrated History 4th Edition

MGB – The Illustrated History 4th Edition
Author: Jonathan Wood & Lionel Burrell
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2022-08-24
Genre:
ISBN: 1787116115

Recalling the remarkable history of this remarkable car, this book was written with full co-operation and contributions from key members of the original design team. It looks behind the scenes at the world-famous MG factory in Abingdon, which closed in 1980. This 4th edition also includes brand new illustrations and an original road test report.

Don Hayter’s MGB Story - The birth of the MGB in MG’s Abingdon Design & Development Office

Don Hayter’s MGB Story - The birth of the MGB in MG’s Abingdon Design & Development Office
Author: Don Hayter
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2016-03-21
Genre:
ISBN: 1845849655

Majoring on the MGB's concept, design and development, here is he story of many MG Design & Development Department projects told by MG’s Chief Design & Develpment Engineer, Don Hayter. This book covers models and prototypes from 1956 up to the close of the factory in 1980. Featuring behind-the-scenes anecdotes and personal accounts of MG in its heyday.

The MG Story

The MG Story
Author: Malcolm Green
Publisher: Herridge & Sons, Ltde.
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-01-12
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781906133979

The story of the marque from 1923 until the Abingdon factory closed in 1980. As well as in-depth studies of all models produced, from Old Number I to the last of the MGBs, the book has biographies of those most involved with MG development, record breaking and motor sport. Book jacket.

MG's Abingdon Factory

MG's Abingdon Factory
Author: Brian Moylan
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-09-19
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781787111158

This book is a pictorial study of the workers who built the legendary line of MG sports cars. With over 160 period photos depicting factory life, car building, and the war effort, this is a fascinating story. The demand for these fiery little cars exploded, eventually pushing to a massive facility outside of Abingdon. The factory included everything needed to build the vehicles, as well as soccer and cricket fields, a pool hall, and a hockey rink. The facility even had its own volunteer fire department, it was so well developed. MG Abingdon‘s famous racing reputation gained in the 1930s made it the obvious place to site BMC's Competition department with its maiden venture the 1955 Le Mans 24 hour race. The many original pictures in this book chronicle every aspect of the factory, from its opening amidst great euphoria in 1930 to its closing amidst great recriminations in 1980.

Making MGs

Making MGs
Author: John Price Williams
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2015-08-28
Genre:
ISBN: 1845848764

The illustrated story of how the classic MGs were built, and how the skilled and dedicated workers put them together before the advent of robot car production.