In this issue

A COOL CUSTOMER
Beautiful 1933 Midget J2 with fascinating historical letters from MG.

Love and devotion

Bob Nason waited eight years to get the car of his dreams and, 19 years later, he’s still smitten with it...

8 mins

Tidy-up time

Craig continues his quest to save the modified ZS 120 he told us about in December’s issue of MGE and takes advantage of a break in the weather to focus on its bodywork.

3 mins

XPress power

MGs on Track regular, Dave Pearce, has a range of MGs at his disposal including this rather special XPower SV-R.

8 mins

Sparking memories

MGE reader Peter Morrey recalls his very first MG, his family’s experiences of the then-new MGA and advice from a chap with a bit of MG insider knowledge.

6 mins

Gerry McGovern

When the MGF appeared, in 1995, it marked a return to the market for MG sports cars. MG Enthusiast caught up with the man responsible for the car’s styling.

3 mins

MG's Twin-Cam engine

The Twin-Cam engine arrived in 1958 but was it a success?

3 mins

Eyes peeled

This month Roger looks at other drivers’ habits and ponders whether autonomous vehicle lighting helps or hinders road users?

4 mins

Dear Sir...

Paul Moran’s beautifully restored 1933 Midget J2 comes with some interesting documentation which illustrates just how the privileged new car owners of the 1930s dealt with the absence of a warranty.

6 mins

CHEQUERED FLAG

THE ROADS LESS TRAVELLED... AND WHY THEY ARE WORTH SEEKING OUT

2 mins

2019 HSRCA SPRING FESTIVAL

The 2019 Historic Sports and Racing Car Association Spring Festival was run during a brilliant spring weekend, between 28-29 September, in Goulburn (regional New South Wales).

1 min

Pick of the bunch

Keith Preston felt he needed a classic car in his life but, with no previous knowledge of the subject, he set about finding the one most suitable and then spent 17 years refining his much-loved MGC GT.

8 mins

Zed's Not Dead

James Crow has a bit of a passion for Zs and he rescued his latest example, a rather striking ZS 180 Monogram, purely to match a ZT that he also owns.

5 mins

Our friends' ELECTRIC

With MG’s ZS EV starting to hit the UK roads, we put one to the test to experience the reality of living with an electric MG.

10+ mins

MGA REGISTER'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION

MGA REGISTER’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION

1 min

CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW

CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW

1 min

Coming to America

How the Sacred Octagon found success in the New World

4 mins

BOOMERANG B

Mick Tillott sold this early B in 1975 to make way for a new company Cortina. He knew even then that it was the wrong thing to have done and, years later, he was able to make up for it.

6 mins

A clean sweep

Roger Parker’s old V8 engine makes way for a new custom 3.5-litre build by Vitesse.

6 mins

1964 Jacques Coune MGB Berlinette model

Even among classic car enthusiasts the name of Belgian coachbuilder Jacques Coune is not nearly as well known as Ghia, Bertone or Pininfarina.

3 mins

1934 – those were the days

The good old days of MG, before Len Lord butted in...

3 mins

More Than Magna

Mike Taylor samples an extremely rare, high-performance MG L2 Magna and talks to its owner and restorer, Dave Naylor.

10 mins

Pump Up The Volume

Retro Sports Cars has taken MG’s contemporary runaround and transplanted a much-appreciated dollop of older generation Rover ZT power.

7 mins

MG HS Test Drive

October saw the British press launch of MG Motor UK’s new C-segment HS SUV. MGE took one for a test drive to get a feel for MG Motor’s latest vehicle in the UK range.

6 mins

Trick Of The Light

Rick Bhullar loved the look of the ZT in Typhoon before he was old enough to drive. He finally got this rather special ZT and it has become more than just a passion.

10+ mins

Earning My Stripes

MGE reader Mark Rouse, from Australia’s Fraser Coast, promised his wife that he would not need a second MG. Then he found a cheap project MGB for sale with gold-finished wheels and unusual go-faster stripes...

8 mins

End Of The Road?

Craig finds himself with yet another rescue project on his hands after stepping in at the 11th hour to rescue a modified ZS 120...

3 mins

The End Of The Line

Mike Taylor traces the history of MG’s TF, arguably the best of the T-type Midgets. Taking one for a test drive he talks to its owner, Tony Simmons.

10 mins

The Prudential Pensioner

Keith Hall may have taken the sensible route into classic car ownership but that doesn’t stop him having a lot of fun.

7 mins

Thinking Ahead At Monterey Car Week

The largest collector car gathering in the world was a time to consider the future of the hobby and appreciate the continued interest in our beloved classics.

3 mins

Bomb-Proof

Les Andrew has rallied and trialled production cars for over 30 years, competing in the RAC Rally eight times. Why has he chosen an MGB GT as his latest competition weapon?

6 mins

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MG Enthusiast Magazine Description:

A MG Enthusiast magazine subscription features the long-established make-specific publication dedicated to all MGs, covering all examples, from pre-war TFs, to the more familiar shapes, including the Midget and the ubiquitous MGB; and not forgetting the more contemporary mid-engined MGF. MG Enthusiast magazine features over 100 pages which are packed with popular articles aimed at MG aficionados the world over. Featuring the latest news from the scene, the very best cars, buying guides, road tests, show reports, exclusive archives, motorsport and practical advice, it’s the definitive read for fans of this popular British marque. Regular features of MG Enthusiast magazine include- The Peter Welch collection - A rare look at this stunning collection of MGs. Tribute to Phil Hill - The fastest man ever in an MG, this is our tribute to the American legend who passed away this month. The MG Magnette Story - Stunning new photography and the story of how one of MG's greatest sporting saloons emerged. Roger Parker and the MGOC technical team have been solving your problems in our Technical Helpdesk. Also in our Technical section: MGF/TF AIR DUCT KIT - A cheap and simple way of helping a hard-worked MGF or TF engine to keep its cool and the BUYERS GUIDE for the MGA.