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MG racing and rally car books - history and models

A book on MG racing and rally cars? Explore here illustrated books on the history, types and construction of MG racing and rally cars.

MG Record-Breakers from Abingdon Photo Archive

M.G. built its reputation as a top sports car manufacturer through racing victories and speed records. In the 1930s, founder Cecil Kimber led the growing company in Abingdon and understood the promotional value of record-breaking achievements. He supported the development of special high-speed cars.
Driven by famous racers like Captain George Eyston, Major Goldie Gardner, Bobbie Kohlrausch, and Bert Denly, these cars set class records at venues such as Pendine Sands, Brooklands, France, and the highways of Belgium and Germany.

This book is the first to provide a detailed history of M.G.'s record-breaking cars. It includes International Class Record Summary charts for models EX 120, EX 127, EX 135, EX 179, and EX 181.

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Author:Richard L. Knudson
Details:128 pages, 21.5 x 26 x 1 cm / 8.5 x 10.25 x 0.39 in, paperback
Illustrations:125 b&w photos
Publisher:Iconografix (USA, 2004)
ISBN:9781583881163
MG Record-Breakers from Abingdon Photo Archive

MG Record-Breakers from Abingdon

Language: English

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MG Competition Cars and Drivers

MG built its reputation through motorsport success. In 1925, founder Cecil Kimber focused on creating sports cars with competition as a key priority.

This book by historian Knudsen provides a detailed account of every MG competition car, from "Old Number One" to the record-breaking models. It includes archival photographs of the cars, their designers, and owners, along with informative text and charts. A valuable resource for MG enthusiasts, it offers a comprehensive look at the brand's racing history.

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Author:Richard Knudson
Details:176 pages, 28 x 22.5 x 1.3 cm / 11 x 8.9 x 0.51 in, paperback
Illustrations:450 b&w photos
Publisher:Iconografix (USA, 2006)
ISBN:9781583881668
MG Competition Cars and Drivers

MG Competition Cars and Drivers

Language: English

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The Works MGs (2nd Edition)

This illustrated book provides a comprehensive history of MG cars in international competitions from the 1920s to the late 1960s. It details prewar racing and record-breaking attempts, as well as postwar achievements in races and rallies by the BMC Competitions Department.
The authors, both former MG employees, combine their experiences, thorough research, and memories of colleagues to offer a unique perspective on this significant part of British motorsport history.

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Author:Michael Allison, Peter Browning
Details:296 pages, 28 x 22 x 3.2 cm / 11 x 8.7 x 1.26 in, hardback
Illustrations:270 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2018)
ISBN:9781787113657
The Works MGs (2nd Edition)

The Works MGs (2nd Edition)

Language: English

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