MG Car Club Podcast

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 C...

On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, we chat to Classic Car Weekly Editor, David Simister. Hear us talk about the classic car world’s apparent strength during COVID, David’s passion for his MGB and being a new Dad during a pandemic! Plus, Adam updates us on news from MG around the world, with the MG5 announced for the emerging Australian market. Plus, we share your messages and un-cover a f...

On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, we are entering UK Lockdown MK2 so thought it would be an ideal opportunity to pick our favourite MK2s from MG’s history - and the results are not what you might expect! Plus, from the MG Car Club’s oldest Centre , Neil Lock joins us to talk about that area’s amazing history and MGs in trials. New MGs arrive in Ireland, we reminisce on not being at the N...

On this episode we speak to Editor of Practical Classics Magazine, Danny Hopkins as the popular magazine celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Danny is a serial MG owner as well as being a great supporter of the MG Car Club. He also shares his very heartfelt memories of meeting Don Hayter and also the day he bought Lord Montagu's MGB! Plus, Wayne and Adam discuss MGs in trialling such as the...

On this episode we speak to Kieran Line from Scenic Car Tours about some of the tours, adventures and driving holidays on offer through the MG Car Club. Kieran gives us the latest on travelling in the post-COVID world and how he expects the travel industry to be affected by Brexit. Plus, Adam and Wayne discuss a new rival to MG's electric car offering - the Dacia Spring. The MG Midget is discussed...

On this week’s podcast, join us for our special tribute to Don Hayter, the designer of the MGB. Wayne and Adam look back at his life before Motoring Journalist and TV writer, John Lakey shares his very intimate memories of interviewing Don over the years. Also, we review the MG Social event held at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon to celebrate 90 years of the MG Car Club. Plus, we debate whether e...

On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast we continue our fascinating conversation with Former Chief Quality Engineer at MG, Michael Allison. Michael has been driving Triple M type MGs since 1957 and so is the very best person to give us advice on how to buy, drive and own one of the Triple M cars. Also, we dig out of the Kimber House archives the words originally written by the daughter of Cecil...

On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, we have a truly fascinating insight into the heyday of MG production in the 1960s from the Former Chief Quality Engineer at that time, Michael Allison. Michael has been a life-long MG fan and also founded the Triple M Register within the MG Car Club. Here, he talks about what it was like to work at MG under John Thornley, the changes he saw during the tr...

On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, we celebrate one of the most numerous and best-loved MGs in the MG Car Club line up, the MGF. This is Episode 25 of the MG Car Club Podcast, so it seemed fitting to look at the model that is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year including tips from Nigel May, from the MGF Register on buying one for the first time. Also, we have news of new MG models...

On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, we quiz Classic Car Buyer newspaper’s News Editor, Jeff Ruggles on the state of the current classic car market. Plus, we look back on the formation of the MGC Register within the MG Car Club. Wayne and Adam explore the story of the MGC and how the MG Car Club moved to support owners of the much maligned model in 1975. Plus, we look at the impact that the...

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. Adam and Wayne explore the Kimber House archives and discover the original internal launch docum...

On this edition of the MG Car Club Podcast, we talk about MG X Power and dig out the original press release from the Kimber House archives, detailing the brand’s return to top-level motorsport way back in 2001. Plus, we chat to member Tom McCooey about his emotional journey restoring the family Magnette in his fathers memory. Plus we examine how COVID-19 is affecting the classic car industry and l...

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! Plus news of ano...

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 c...

In this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, 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. Wayne and Adam discuss the latest MG news including the resumption of motorsport in Scotland and International Youth Week. Plus from deep within the archives we look at a fascinating event invite fo...

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. Adam delves into the Kimber House archives once again to unearth another couple of amazing treasures and we talk about the new Polish electric vehicle...

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 cla...

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 i...

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. Wayne and Adam discuss MG Car Club membership, the new display of land speed record MGs on show at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, COVID restric...

On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast we find out from Nigel Silman, Chairman of MGs-on-Track.com, everything you need to know about trying out track days for the first time. We explore how the NEC Classic Motor Show plans to cope with social distancing. Also, Wayne has found a really good value for money MGF reminding us that just how easily accessible MG ownership is. Plus a look through th...

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. Plus, Wayne and Adam uncover how...

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. In this fascinating conversation he shares his stories from those days in the factory. Wayne and Adam discuss buying tips for those looking to purchase an MG3...

On this podcast Wayne and Adam uncover the worrying story of a new scrappage scheme, discuss the positive news around Heritage Skills Academy apprentices plus hear how the MG Car Club has been benefitting from the use of video conferencing over the past few weeks. Plus, we get the latest on MG motorsport from Wayne's interview with MG Car Club Competitions Secretary, Mark Baulch on how they are ad...

On the tenth episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, we have a very special guest. He is a household name through his TV work on ‘For the Love of Cars’ and as the other half of ‘Wheeler Dealers’ with Mike Brewer. 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...

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 joins us to tell us everything we need to know about getting the best car cover for your MG. Whether you need an indoor or outdoor car cover, we have all the fac...