Episode 23: Clerk of the Course for the California Cup Auto Test and the MG RV8 launch.
On this week's MG Car Club Podcast, we speak to Noel Lindford from the Tyne Tees centre about the art of Auto tests! Noel is Clerk of the Course for the California Cup at MG Live! so explains how he goes about setting the course, how the cup got its name and shares his top tips for Auto test beginners.
Episode 22: MG X Power and the emotional rebuild of a family MG Magnette
We chat to member Tom McCooey about his emotional journey restoring the family Magnette in his fathers memory plus discuss the arrival of MG X-Power in 2001
Episode 21: Paul Luti part 2 and the MGA at Le Mans
On this edition of the MG Car Club Podcast, we enjoy part 2 of our interview with MG Trophy racer Paul Luti. He shares his hilarious story of a “little accident” at Silverstone and his trip to China to launch the MG6.
Adam digs out the preview announcement for MG entering Le Mans with the EX182 and Wayne marks the 60th anniversary of the MGA Coupé Twin-Cam winning Le Mans in 1960!
Episode 20: MG Trophy racer Paul Luti part 1 and a new event preview
On this podcast we talk to MG Cup racer about his phenomenal club motorsport career and how overcoming a medical condition, combined with his love of MG led to many successful years racing with the MG Car Club. Paul Luti has raced all sorts of MGs during that time as well as owning several interesting road cars.
Wayne and Adam preview a new event for the MG Car Club to be held in October 2020 to celebrate 90 years of the MGCC. Plus they discuss MGs new foray into the world of luxury SUVs with the new MG Gloster.
Episode 19: A journalists view of MG from James Batchelor
In this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, former Editor of Auto Express, James Batchelor gives us his views on the world automotive industry and MGs place within it. He also talks us though where his own passion for MG comes from.
Episode 18: Helen Blake's amazing MG collection! plus more from the Kimber House archives
In this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, we speak to member Helen Blake about her impressive MGF collection (plus one Midget) and how her MG ownership led her to discover a link to Abingdon in her family's past and develop a skill for motorsport.
Episode 17: Top secret MG factory documents and part 2 of the Abingdon Works story with Graham Robson
On this episode, we pick up our historical exploration of the story of the Abingdon Works Competition Department at the point at which Special Tuning parts were being made available to the public.
Adam Sloman has been hunting around in the Kimber House archives and has found an extraordinary official document from the MG factory, marked Top Secret, that detailed the planned roll out of the now classic MGF sports car.
Episode 16: The history of the Abingdon Works Competition Dept PT1 with Graham Robson and large MG saloons
On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, renowned motoring historian, Graham Robson joins Wayne Scott to explore the story of the Abingdon Works Competition Department, where so many successful MG race and rally cars were developed. This year marks the anniversary of its closure so offers an ideal chance to explore the contribution made to the British Motor Industry from within the MG factory in Abingdon.
Episode 15: WSM MG Midgets, COVID and Modifying MGs
On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast we interview Lorraine Noble-Thompson to hear about her impressive MG collection. The fleet includes two MGAs, a 1950s MG TF, a WSM bodied Midget and a brand new addition in the form of her showroom fresh MG HS.
Episode 13 : Hillclimb and Sprinting an MG Midget and a critical survey
On this podcast from the MG Car Club, we speak to one of the club’s Sprint and Hillclimb competitors, running in the MGCC Speed Championship to find exactly what the sport entails when competing in an MG Midget. Also, we talk to Research Director from the Federation of British historic Vehicle Clubs, Paul Chasney about the crucial National Historic Vehicle survey.
Episode 12 Dr Ian Pogson shares his memories from working for MG plus buying tips for the MG3
On this week’s podcast, sit back and relax because we have some amazing stories from behind the doors of the British Motor Industry. Dr Ian Pogson worked for MG for many years during the MGF era, MGRV8 and also the resurrection of the MG TF.
Episode 11: Mark Baulch updates us on MG motorsport plus news of a worrying new scrappage scheme
News of a worrying new scrappage scheme, plus we get the latest on MG motorsport from Wayne's interview with MG Car Club Competitions Secretary, Mark Baulch on how they are adapting the championship to return to racing following the pandemic lockdown.
Episode 10: Ant Anstead and the great MG concept car debate
On the tenth episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, we have a very special guest. Ant Anstead is a familiar face at the NEC Classic Motor Show each November but more importantly, is a huge MG fan. In this interview we talk about his life, working on Wheeler Dealers and why he ended up as a Policeman first before entering the world of car building.
Episode 9 MG India on the future and everything you need to know about our MGCC car covers
On this week’s MG Car Club Podcast we talk to Gaurav Gupta from MG India about how MG is growing in India, the future of their autonomous driving technology and how they are embracing the MG Car Club and our heritage. Plus Alastair Flack reveals everything you need to know about car covers.
Episode 8: Marcos cars’ link with an MG M Type trialling record and why 80s cars are fetching the big money
This week, we talk to Chris Marsh, son of the founder of Marcos cars about the anniversary of an incredible record set by his Grandfather in a 1930 MG M Type.
Plus, we discuss why 80s cars are fetching more at Auction and MG Motor’s ambitious targets to sell a million cars before the centenary of MG.
Episode 7 The MG Cyberster Concept and an MG collection in the USA
On this episode we discuss the exciting new MG concept sports car announced recently called the MG Cyberster! We talk to American MG collector Tom Wilson about his amazing collection of Triple M cars, his love for the MG TC and how he is restoring multiple MGs all at the same time!
Episode 6: The Marathon Rally MGB and why Cecil Kimber left MG
On this episode, John Watson, Chairman of the MGB Register joins Wayne to share the story of the plucky little MGB that took on the 1968 London-Sydney Marathon Rally. John shares how the car was found ans saved by the MG Car Club and how they tracked down the original people who prepared it in period.
Episode 5: The story of the MG Metro 6R4, a new MG5 estate car and Iwan Jones from the Young Members’ Branch
On this week’s episode we talk to the leader of the MG Car Club Young Members’ Branch about what they get up to for MG fans under 30. Wayne and Adam discuss why they got involved in car clubs and how much it means to them, before exploring the fascinating history of the monstrous MG Metro 6R4, an example of which Adam has found for sale for £350,000!!!!
Episode 4: MG Motor UK’s Daniel Gregorious and the importance of using our MGs
On this week’s episode we review last weekend’s National Drive it Day and discuss the importance of being able to use our MGs on the roads long into the future. Plus, we chat to Daniel Gregorious from MG Motor UK about the current line up of MG cars. Adam shares another gem from the archives at Kimber House and we have news of new 90th anniversary lapel badges - available now!