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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.