MG Car Club Podcast

First, we go behind the scenes at Newbury-based Waylands MG for a behind-the-scenes look at one of MG Motor UK's newest dealerships with Simon Bishop. Hear all about the amazing deals, insights into who is buying MGs at the moment and the latest on new models this year. We then meet British adventurers, Ross and Hugo Turner, at the home of the MG Car Club at Abingdon as they embark upon a unique seven-month journey from London to Shanghai, that will see them reinvent the Silk Road for the 21st century by travelling 10,000 miles across continents in an MG Cyberster EV sports car. The Devon-born twins, whose expeditions include rowing across the Atlantic Ocean and traversing Greenland's Ice Cap, are undertaking the mammoth range anxiety-inducing road trip in MG's newly unveiled all-electric MG Cyberster, a sports car that accelerates to 0-60mph in about 3 seconds. Crossing the finish line in Shanghai in 2024 will mean more than the ultimate test drive of the world's first EV roadster, it will also mark the Centenary year for the brand that originally began trading in Oxford as Morris Garages; now known around the world as MG.

On this podcast, Wayne chats with Joe McGavin, the great-grandson of MG founder, Cecil Kimber about his knowledge of the man, the legacy that has been left behind and the tremendous pride he has in his family history. Of all the descendants of Cecil Kimber, Joe has the most interest in the story of MG so it's a wonderful treat to chat about what the man who started it all might have been like.

In this episode, we catch up with Noel Lindford to hear the latest from behind the scenes of the California Cup AutoTest as he prepares for MG & Triumph 100 next weekend! Do you have an interesting story to tell? Why not get in touch and we will interview you on the podcast as well!

In this episode, we have another of our interviews from the MG Abingdon Factory Workers Reunion. The day-long event takes place at Kimber House, home of the MG Car Club, near the location of the old factory, every year. MG may be about cars to most, but how they helped during the war did not go unrecognised – with some people regarding the work in Abingdon being the pinnacle of the company's successful history. Iris Dixon sadly passed away earlier this year, but before she did, we were privileged to be able to spend some time with Iris to record some of her amazing stories, plus those of her sons as well, who also worked at "The MG". This family's tale covers MG production of the Tempest aircraft right the way through to the 1970s and MG Midget production. Sadly, since we recorded this podcast, Iris has passed away - so we share this recording as a tribute to an amazing lady and an amazing life. Do you have an interesting story to tell? Why not get in touch and we will interview you on the podcast as well!

In this episode, we have another of our interviews from the MG Abingdon Factory Workers Reunion. The day-long event takes place at Kimber House, home of the MG Car Club, near the location of the old factory, every year. In the previous episode, we heard from Orlando Vito and Foreman at MG who had progressed from tea boy through the ranks.In this episode we meet a pair of friends, John Wood and Adrian Goodenough who were at school together and joined MG at the same time. John Wood worked on the line, mainly on Midgets and trim. Adrian worked within finishing, painting and spent a spell working in the works department – the famous part of the Abingdon factory that produced the works competition MGs, Healeys and even Triumphs. In this fascinating trip through time, we hear their uncut and uncensored memories of their years working for MG and the scrapes they got into – including how Adrian ran over racing driver, Pat Moss!

On the MG Car Club Podcast for this episode, we attended the annual Abingdon Factory Workers' Reunion Day held at the MG Car Club's head offices, Kimber House in Abingdon. This event happens every year, but this was the first one since before the pandemic. In this episode we talk to Orlando Vito, who started at MG Abingdon Works as a tea boy and progressed to the position of foreman before the factory closed in 1980. In this chat, he reveals some amazing stories and memories including driving the land speed record car and a bugle player stopping the factory at Christmas! Do you have an interesting story to tell? Why not get in touch and we will interview you on the podcast as well!

The MG Car Club announced a new values initiative at MG Live! In this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, we talk to the team who pulled it all together to understand what the H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E ethos means for the future of the club and ensuring we have a healthy community long into the future for the 'Marque of Friendship'.Joining us is Rob Constant, Chairman of the MGCC's Vintage Register, John Day, MGCC Honorary President , Lorraine Noble-Thompson, MGCC Director and Kieran Reid, Chairman of the MGCC Young Members' Branch to reveal just how important this is for the club.

On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast we chat to stunt driver Paul Swift! He will be telling us all about his forthcoming show, opening the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. But, not only that, he will be letting owners of Longbridge built MGs know how they can be a part of the fun! We give you a preview of the latest news and merchandise ahead of this year's MG Live! Plus a reminder of some of our anniversary events this year.Finally, we head over the Atlantic to learn about what our friends in North America are doing this Summer to celebrate MG, with MG2022 being held in Peterborough, Ontario. Jeremy Holdsworth joins us to talk us through the event and revel their key note guest who is someone very familiar to regular listeners to the MG Car Club Podcast.

The MG Car Club Podcast returns with more stories, memories , interviews and news from the global MG community.This week, we talk to ex-cab driver and author of the definitive history book on Carbodies - the company that began building bodies for Triple M era MGs as well as a number of other car manufacturers before moving into Taxi production.Plus, we speak to Noel Lindford about The California Cup and the taster AutoSOLO taking place at MG Live that you can enter! Do you have an interesting story to tell? Why not get in touch and we will interview you on the podcast as well!

The MG Car Club Podcast returns with more stories, memories , interviews and news from the global MG community. This week, we talk to Tony Brown, a man who has had more than his fair share of scrapes and adventures with MGAs over the years. He shares his highlights from a lifetime of MG ownership with us in this fantastic conversation. Sit back, giggle a little and enjoy this fabulous story.Do you have an interesting story to tell? Why not get in touch and we will interview you on the podcast as well!

Following the announcement that the MG Car Club are to offer owners of historic MGs the opportunity to carbon offset their mileage, we interview Tom Worthington from Tree-V who administer the scheme for the MGCC and FBHVC, to find out more about how the scheme works and whether it really makes a difference to the emissions challenge we all face. Plus we round up the latest from the world of MG.

On this week's podcast we take stock on the past three-months since E10 was introduced as the standard grade of fuel in the UK and debunk some of the myths that have circulated around historic vehicles and ethanol in fuels. Nigel Elliot has served over 30 years in the industry developing fuels and is now the Fuels Specialist advisor to the FBHVC. On this podcast we examine what the future has in store for fuel supplies and how we can live with Ethanol in fuel going forward.

Mike Parker joins us to reminisce over. superb season of motorsport within the Lackford Engineering Midget and Sprite Challenge.Pippa Cow won the championship in a Class E Sprite by 3 points over Mark Witherspoon's Class D 'Frog-eyed' Sprite. Mike tells us about his own MG history and explains in the model's 60th anniversary year, what he believes the attraction of the Midget is and why he thinks it has endured so long.Mike walks us through the race season blow by blow, so pull up a chair, pop those headphones in a let's review a fantastic year of Midget and Sprites in motorsport.

Ian Fischer is a member of a nation-wide collective of younger MG fans across the USA and this week joins us to explain what motivates him at the age of 17 to not only restore an MGB but also modify it to take an engine from another make of car, but which engine will he choose? All is revealed on this week's episode.

This week, Competition Secretary Mark Baulch and commentator from our live streaming, Ian Waterhouse join us to look back over the season of MG Car Club racing, from the very first round to the exciting climax at Snetterton earlier this month. Keep up with all the gossip from up and down the paddock and hear some of our previews of what we can look forward to in 2022.

This week, we talk to the Secretary of the MG Car Club's Young Members' Branch. Keiran Reid not only owns an MGB and MGF but also works in the industry at a major parts supplier. In this interview Keiran and Wayne chat about where his love for MGs stemmed from, some of his highlights of ownership so far plus what the future holds for younger generations of MG fans.

This week, we talk to John Newey about his lifetime selling MGs as part of the family business, Summit Garage in Dudley. In this week's episode John explains how the cars and customers have changed since he started ion 1980, his fondest memories of vehicles that have passed through the dealership in its long history and shares with us, his own passion for MGs new and old.

This week, we talk to Jeremy Holdsworth about his own life growing up around MGs in Canada and North America, what the MG scene is like in his part of the world and what events the are holding. Jeremy shares details of one particularly exciting event, MG 2022, due to take place in Peterborough, Ontario 19-23 June 2022. Plus we share the latest MG Car Club news and Wayne gives his tribute to Graham Robson.Do you have an interesting story to tell? Why not get in touch and we will interview you on the podcast as well!

In the anniversary year of the MG Zeds, we talk to Scott Biddlecombe from who is not only incredibly passionate about the model range but also has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the parts , maintenance and other technical information we all need to keep these special cars on the road.In this episode we hear from Scott on his own MG history, where his passion for the Zed range stems from and also his journey to running the MG specialist business Discount MG Rover Spares and the investment he is putting in to remanufacturing parts that are no longer available. Plus, we briefly review the Triumph and MG Weekend ahead of the full event report appearing in Safety Fast! Magazine and preview some of the latest additions to the line in the MG Car Club shop.

On this week's podcast we speak to another member who recently visited Kimber House with his stunningly gorgeous MG PA finished in two-tone blue. We asked him about his many years of ownership and how he restored the car and has enjoyed it ever since. The latest from the Triumph and MG Weekend is that the California Cup is still very much open for entries and waiting for you to be brave enough to enter!

On this week's podcast we speak to Chris Lewis who has an amazingly original MG Magnette, that used to be owned by his Father.Plus, we remember James Davis - a truly amazing man that we interviewed back on Episode 42 who sadly passed away this month. The latest from the Triumph and MG Weekend is that the Moss Europe Live Arena schedule line-up has been announced, but we need your cars to be the stars! Do you have an interesting story to tell? Why not get in touch and we will interview you on the podcast as well!

On this week's podcast we speak to MG Zed racer, Tylor Ballard. Based in Abingdon Tylor's day job is working on MGs and at the weekend competing as a front runner in the MG Trophy Championship in his ZR170. Plus we bring you the latest news on MG Car Club events, including the Triumph and MG Weekend.

On this week's podcast we speak to the current interim-General Manager of the MG Car Club Roy Locock. Roy drove his MG Midget on an epic around the world adventure covering 39,000 miles. He then took Bridget the Midget to Australia and faced flooding in the Northern Territories and an engine rebuild part way through his journey! This is a story that proves the MG Midget is a lot more hardy than many give it credit for and shows just what you can do with your mighty MG with a bit of inspiration! Plus we bring you the latest news on MG Car Club events, including the Triumph and MG Weekend.

Bob Ridgard was one of motor racing's innovators. A driver himself, racing MGs and even a Chevrolet Camaro, he moved to the UK from South Africa in the late - 60s and began developing seats for club racers. His seats went on to be used by the likes of Stirling Moss and works teams like the BMC / BL operation in Abingdon. Ridgard Seats are inextricably linked to the development of driver safety in motorsport through the decades. Bob sadly passed away, but now his business is in new hands and joining us at the Triumph and MG Weekend. We meet the new lady at the helm, Sam Browne - a pretty handy racing driver in her own right. Find out more on Ridgard Seats here: ridgardseats.co.ukPlus we bring you the latest news on MG Car Club events, including the Triumph and MG Weekend and NEC Classic Motor Show.

This week look into a technical subject that will not only be of great interest to MGF owners, but also offers a fascinating insight into the story behind the Hydrolastic and Hydragas suspension systems developed by BL throughout the 1970s. We talk to Ian, from Hydragas and Hydrolastic Service Ltd about how he invented a way to repair these suspension systems to ensure the cars equipped with this now historic technology can be repaired and kept in the road. In this podcast he talks us through how the repair process is carried out, offers some tips on what to look for for MGF owners and also gives us his feedback on his new MG! Plus we bring you the latest news on MG Car Club events, including the Triumph and MG Weekend and California Cup.

Julia Dorsett joins Wayne Scott on this week's MG Car Club Podcast to share her fascinating story of being inspired by her Father's passion for cars to pursue a career in model making. That career saw her work on many TV productions and familiar adverts for big brands before starting her new venture providing her MG Magnette to events, weddings and other special occasions. Julia is a massive MG fan having owned an MG Metro and MGF before her stunning two - tone Magnette came into her life. Julia is now a welcome ambassador for the classic car world encouraging other young women to enter the community and take their first steps into classic car ownership.

Steve Denton is one of th growing community of classic car content creators on YouTube. Now, new generations of classic car fans are sharing their passion via YouTube channels, posting regular video content that takes their followers through classic car ownership experiences - the good and the challenging! Steve has created a following of YouTube fans who eagerly tune in to follow his various mechanical projects on his MGB which he guides the audience through with a view to sharing some essential hits and tips along the way. Some of those projects have included fitting a Sebring body kit and a new, twin - pipe exhaust to his MGB. In this podcast we discuss the classic car world and end out more about Steve, his MGB, his love for classics and what motivates him to share his cars with the world of YouTube.Plus, we remember the fantastic motorsport personality that was John Sprinzel.

Rich March is one of the UK's leading experts and master trainers on the subject and skill of car detailing. He founded UK Detailing back in 2004 and now runs training courses for both the trade and enthusiasts alike. He also undertakes client work from his workshop in the idyllic Cotswolds including many MGs and also produces the detailing trade magazine ProDetailer. Rich has an infectious enthusiasm for all things detailing and car valeting and in this masterclass, recorded especially for the MG Car Club Podcast, Rich walks you through how to get that professional polished look on your own MG. Step by step he walks us through what you need to know, whether your motivation is simple cleaning and preservation, or full Concours beauty.

Mark Baulch joins us from the paddock at Oulton Park to describe the atmosphere and racing action on the first day that spectators have been allowed to return. Plus, Equipe are guests of the MGCC at our rounds this year and so we catch up with Richard Woolmer, who would usually be driving an Elva, to talk about his racing career, preparing cars for customers of his family business Woolmer Classic Engineering and how to encourage younger drivers into historic racing.

Jeff Coope is Managing Director of the British Motor Museum at Gaydon and returns in this podcast for the second part of his conversation with Wayne. In this episode hear about the specific MG exhibits that the museum has on offer, what the future vision for the British Motor Museum at Gaydon is plus so much more. We also get an update on the amount raised through our activities on Drive - it Day 2021and news of the latest award to be scooped by MG Motor for the MG5 EV. Do you have an interesting story to tell? Why not get in touch and we will interview you on the podcast as well!

Jeff Coope is Managing Director of the British Motor Museum at Gaydon but, prior to his position safeguarding some key artefacts from British Motoring Heritage, he also worked for MG Rover on the development of the K-series engine! In part 1 of our conversation, we get the background on how the museum is funded, how they have adapted to COVID and a teaser of some of the exciting exhibits you can see.

Ahead of an exciting event, Stilton and Pork Pie Tour, which is planned this July by the Triple-M Register, we talk to one of the Register's enthusiastic members Tony Richards, about his MG ownership history, how he ended up with his 1934 PA Midget and what it's like to own one and do large mileages whilst out on tour! We hope that many of our listeners will get an insight into just how rewarding owning a pre-war MG can be, and surprisingly easy to live with as well!

Pete Barrett from Cherished Vehicle Insurance Services, the insurance partners of the MG Car Club answers all of your questions on insurance. From fully comprehensive cover whilst travelling abroad to modern classics and whether you are insured if parked with the roof down. We collected your questions over the past few months since Pete last joined us and we work our way through them to bring invaluable insights to simplify the complex subject of classic car insurance.Plus, a reminder of Drive it Day and a look at the Shanghai Motor Show.

Ian Beningfield reports from the paddock at the opening round of the MGCC Speed Championship. Ian has been busy working on his MG Midget ready for the opening round of the MG Car Club's Speed Championship at Curborough. In this episode, Ian takes us behind the scenes with live interviews in the paddock with his fellow competitors. This podcast is a real insight into just how friendly. welcoming and accessible this part of the MGCC's motorsport offering really is. The MG Car Club Speed Championship, for sprints and hillclimbs, proudly enters its 33rd season in 2021.

This week, Wayne chats to Shaun Nelson from the MG Car Club Young Members Branch about how he lives with an MGB whilst studying for a PhD at University and his take on where the future for the MG movement lies and what the Young Members Branch are planning for the future. Shaun also has some teasers for the fun expected at the Triumph and MG weekend this coming August!

On this episode , we announce the exciting news that the MG Cyberster concept is to become a reality and will be shown at the Shanghai Motor Show in April 2021.Plus, in the 20th anniversary year of the launch of MG Zeds, John Thompson form the MG Car Club’s Zed Register joins Wayne for a chat about why he loves the model so much , their importance in the history of the MG brand and how the Zed Register plans to mark the 20th anniversary with a big celebration this coming August.

On this episode, we are joined by Motoring Historian Graham Robson, who knew Peter Browning from their many interviews, chats and seminars together. Graham joins us to remember the extraordinary life and career of Peter Browning and to explain his massive impact and achievement in the success of BMC products as a result of his success in motor sport. Plus news of the Le Mans Classic cancellation and a new MG launched in Europe - not for the UK market yet - but called the MG Marvel.

On this episode, we look ahead and preview the circuits and fixtures for the upcoming season of the MG Car Club race championship with Competitions Secretary for the MGCC, Mark Baulch and Ian Waterhouse who provides our track side race commentary throughout the year.We also cover tips on how to get involved with the race championship and how to watch the coverage online. Plus, we take a moment to remember Murray Walker - the voice of motorsport - who recently passed away.

On this week’ podcast we talk about how the newer MGs , like the Zeds, are now finding their feet as classic cars and are encouraging new generations into the MG brand who are now discovering the history of the marque and its older models. One such enthusiast started with an MG ZR only to end up with a brand new MG3 and a job working within the Kimber House team on the day to day running of the MG Car Club! In this episode we meet her and chat MGs, daily cars, MG alternatives and err moving house!

David Whale is a long standing member of the MG Car Club, having spent some 11 years as Secretary of the Midland Centre. These days, David's time is spent as Chairman of the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs where he leads the charge in lobbying Government to ensure we can all enjoy the freedom to use our classic MGs on the UK’s roads for years to come.So in this interview, Wayne Scott takes David down memory lane to revisit his years of MG Car Club involvement as well as discovering more about the FBHVC's vital work protecting the interests of historic vehicle club members across the UK. He also shares crucial updates on the latest concerns including the situation with E10 fuel, Drive it Day and research.

Peter Barrett from the MG Car Club's new insurance partner Cherished Vehicle Insurance Services busts some of the myths around classic car insurance for us and also gives us tips for getting the best deal, understanding some of the terminology and also how to insure MGs during winter layup. Furthermore, Pete explains what makes classic car insurance different than standard car policies and explains what to look for when buying insurance for your MG. Plus, Wayne Scott shares some more of the latest news from the global MG community.

James Davis’s father bought his MGA Twin Cam in 1964 and over the course of the next 53 years, enthusiastically drove it on both road and track across the world from the UK to Barbados and Canada. The MGA had always featured in James’s life and he always assumed that one day, it would be his. Sadly though it had to be sold in Canada during 2016 to fund his Dad’s Alzheimers healthcare. But years later, and after the passing of his father, James has managed to buy the car back through an incredible twist of fate. James is now using it to raise money and awareness around Alzheimers Disease. Plus, Wayne Scott shares some of the latest news from the global MG community.

Our guest on this week’s MG Car Club Podcast is a serial car collector and a lifetime enthusiast. Paul Gerring is also part of the team behind Petrolheads Welcome who offer a directory of hotels across Europe that are safe for historic vehicles. As well as sharing his tips for travel and MG preparation, we also learn the story behind his very special MG TA that has been in his family for very many years. Plus, all of your messages and news!

On this, our 40th episode of the MG Car Club Podcast we talk to Neil Thomas about his lifetime obsession with the MG Midget and how he has transformed his mighty Midget with a K-series engine conversion. Neil explains what the conversion involves and also shares his memories of MG Midget ownership and motorsport from throughout his many years of ownership.Plus, Wayne looks at a fascinating story from forty years ago exactly in MGs history, sparked by viewing the recent TV documentary Steve McQueen - The Lost Movie.

On this episode, Wayne and Adam look over the latest news from MG Motor with the new Hector launching in India and other new car news from the SMMT. Plus, we review the FBHVC's Environmental study that gives classic MG fans the statistics we need to understand our impact on the carbon emissions of the UK. Plus we talk to MG Car Club member Dominic Taylor - Lane as he shares the story of his Father-in-Law's MG Magnette and explains who the Association of Heritage Engineers are and what the organisations aims are. As ever, we like to hear from you, so don’t forget to get in touch.

On this episode, Wayne and Adam review the year that was 2020 by looking back at some of the highlights, challenges and memorable moments from the MG Car Club’s 90th anniversary year.We look back on what celebrations we did manage to enjoy, plus some of the cars that MG Motor announce this year as well as hopes and ambitions for 2021.As ever, we like to hear from you, so don’t forget to get in touch.

On this, our Christmas special, it is present giving time as Adam treats Wayne to the silliest and most bizarre MG related gifts he could find! Find out what he managed to find and hear Wayne's reaction as he tears off the wrapping paper to reveal the surprises within! Also, we look back over half a century of Haynes Manuals as the company announces that no new hard copy Haynes Manuals are to be printed in the future, plus we examine the latest news from the DVLA relating to number plates.

In this episode we pick up part 2 of our conversation with Jonathan Toulmin to discover more details on the stories behind the MG Works Trials Team known as the Cream Crackers. Plus Wayne and Adam discuss new appointments at MG Motor and their ever stronger push towards electric vehicles, is the the future really electric and should we be worried about it?Also, if the TV gets rubbish during Christmas, we offer our recommendations on MG related DVDs and books that will keep you occupied during the festive season.

In 1935 Maurice Toulmin, was a member of the winning Cream Cracker MG Works Trials team in both the 1935 Exeter Trial and the 1936 SUNBAC/NWLMC Team Competition in his PB. The history of trialling is absolutely key to pre-war history of MG and so it’s a great honour to have Maurice’s son Jonathan Toulmin on the podcast with us as we settle in for a two part conversation sharing the stories from that fantastic era of MGs in motorsport.Also, Wayne and Adam celebrate what was arguably the last ever high-performance MG, the ZT260. Plus, they discuss the recent Classic and Sportscar Awards in which the MG Car Club were highly commended in the categories of Club of the Year and Event of the Year.

In this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, we talk to Josh Langstaff, one of the younger members of the MG Car Club about his introduction to MG that has not only fuelled a passion for cars but has also a whole new career aspiration for him as well. We hear from former World Touring Car Champion, Rob Huff on his latest success with MG Xpower in China at the Macau Grand Prix. Plus, the MG Car Club motorsport calendar is revealed alongside a whole host of fabulous Christmas gifts.

On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, we look over the recent position statement from the FBHVC regarding the ban on the sale of internal combustion engine powered cars in 2030, plus examine the headline results of the National Historic Vehicle Survey. Plus we talk to Roger King, Chairman of the MG Car Club Midland Centre as we delve into the history behind the oldest of the Centres in the MG Car Club.Adam explains why it is so important to ensure your car details are kept up to date on your membership records. Also we announce a new podcast shop and take a look at the latest fresh merchandise from the MG Midget Register.