The Complete Book of Classic MG Cars
£29.10£38.00 (-23%)
First produced in Oxford, England, in 1924, MG cars proved instantly appealing, with a cheeky spirit that would win the hearts of millions around the globe, not least of all in the United States. This was due in no small part to the fact that the price was as attractive as the styling and the performance. Inexpensive and fun became quintessential MG traits. In this installment of Motorbooks’ Complete Book series, author Ross Alkureishi offers a chronological model-by-model marque history. Narratives discuss design, production, and technology, while specification tables highlight key technical and performance data. Hundreds of photos illustrate the vehicles and even include detail shots of engine bays and interiors.
Originally formed as a side business, MG became one of the world’s most recognized car brands. From prewar saloons to fast and affordable two-seat sports cars in the pre- and postwar periods, MG has exuded fun, thanks to models like the Midgets and Magnettes, the traditionally styled T-Types, and the vehicles that would become the marque’s most recognizable: the MGA, MGB, and MGC. MG would undergo several ownership changes throughout the years, and Alkureishi expertly shows how different ownership groups affected MG cars, good or bad. Along the way, the company competed on racetracks around the world, and Alkureishi describes the most successful of these exploits in complementary sidebars.
The Complete Book of Classic MG Cars is the essential guide to this important chapter in the history of motoring.
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Additional information
| Publisher | 1st edition (17 Nov. 2020), Motorbooks |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 240 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0760367175 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0760367179 |
| Dimensions | 24.64 x 3.05 x 28.45 cm |
by Manek Dubash
This is a comprehensive book about MG and the cars it produced. As far as the content is concerned, it’s faultless, with lots of images and sidebars. This has been mentioned plenty of times here, and I would agree with most comments.
One quibble, though, hence the four stars: it’s written in American English. So bonnets become hoods (very confusing), wings become fenders, tyres is misspelt tires, and so on. This, despite the author and the subject matter being British.
Were it a US publication, it wouldn’t matter. In this instance, I feel it does as it spoils the reader’s concentration on the words and images.
by Michael
Boring… Was hopeing for more pictures as I can’t even read
by Amazon Customer
Really nice book to pick up and read – one for the coffee table!
by Ken Clayton
A very informative resource of the MG Cars. Good quality photos. excellent coffee table’ book for MG enthusiasts.
by stuart pickering
A great book, we’ll written and researched and a great gift for my car obsessed father
by Rob Smith
Lovely informative book.
by Mrs Barton
Excellent detailed text with excellent photographs. Extremely good value.
by Sminky Pinky
I bought this book for my dad for Christmas. It’s a little bit expensive but well worth it. Lots of information and pictures.
He loves it.