{"product_id":"mg-cars-1930-to-2006-mg-century-2-book-set","title":"MG Cars 1930 to 2006 \u0026 MG Century 2 Book Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive pictorial history of all\u003cstrong\u003e MG\u003c\/strong\u003e cars that were produced from 1930 up to those in production in 2006 when the Rover group collapsed. This is the 'go-to' reference book if you want to compare your \u003cstrong\u003eMagnettes, MGAs, Midgets or Maestros\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProviding a nostalgic trip down memory lane for any post-war car enthusiast, the text is generously illustrated with original line drawings, and black \u0026amp; white plus colour period photos. All models are covered including sports derivatives, limited editions, vans, estates and coupes, with a section on motorsport achievements and TV and movie appearances. Contemporary factory advertising slogans are featured throughout. Complementing the historical content, technical specifications, ongoing production changes and build figures are also included for completeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrevor Alder\u003c\/strong\u003e has been driving classic cars for many years and has written and compiled several publications researched from his massive self-indexed magazine archive, including several other titles in Veloce's highly successful \u003cstrong\u003eA Pictorial History\u003c\/strong\u003e series. A bookshelf-must for anyone interested in a slice of Britain's sporting motoring heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCelebrate and explore 100 years of MG cars with this impressive volume featuring expert commentary, historical images, period ads, and contemporary photography.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor many car enthusiasts, MG is synonymous with “sports car.” It is often credited with igniting a passion for European cars in postwar America at a time when roads were otherwise filled with the lumbering output of Detroit. In MG’s native England, the company’s cars filled roles from family transport to competition driving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMG, as we think of it today, began in the 1920s, but its roots go back even further with a young William Morris. Initially working in the booming bicycle trade, he eventually branched into motorcycle and car repair with the fledgling Morris Garage (hence, MG) in 1907. By the mid 1920s, the successful \u003cb\u003eMorris Garages\u003c\/b\u003e was in a position to begin manufacture of its own cars under the MG name.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMG grew significantly in the years before World War II, building and racing its classic Midgets and Magnettes. World War II provided challenging times for the company as it did for the UK and much of the world. In the postwar period, a focus on sales outside England, and particularly in the United States, both defined MG’s product line and ensured its success. Legendary cars followed, including \u003cb\u003eMG TC\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eTD\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eTF\u003c\/b\u003e followed by thoroughly modern \u003cb\u003eMGA\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cb\u003e MGB\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMGB GT\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eMidget\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eMagnettes \u003c\/b\u003eand the \u003cb\u003e1100\u003c\/b\u003e offered options for those wanting sedans and more practical cars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMG ownership moved through a number of UK companies in the postwar period as well as ownership by BMW and today’s SAIC, a Chinese-based company through which it operates as MG Motor. Highlights along the way included the \u003cb\u003eMGB GT V8\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMG Metro Group B rally car\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eMG\u003ci\u003eF\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. Based on its latest state-of-the-art EV platform, MG will soon launch an all-new roadster coming full circle over its century in business.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthored by marque expert David Knowles, The\u003ci\u003e MG Century: 100 Years of Safety Fast!\u003c\/i\u003e is a fitting celebration of one of the automotive world’s oldest and most beloved brands—and a must-have for every car enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Midlife Classic Cars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50831794307352,"sku":"KIT9781836440048\/9780760383155","price":63.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/kit97818364400489780760383155.jpg?v=1772254313","url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/ar\/products\/mg-cars-1930-to-2006-mg-century-2-book-set","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}