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There cannot be many makes of car that boast such a vast array of different models and variants as MG. There have been many books over the years which have detailed the history of the marque and dealt with individual models most comprehensively. Each and every model, and most of the variants, have been tracked down and photographed in different locations for this book. Text about the evolution and development of individual models is included, as well as detailed specifications.
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The MG Collection - The Pre-War Models
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Patrick Stephens Limited, 1994
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The MG Collection: The Pre-War Models (1994) ? Richard Monk Patrick Stephens Limited | ISBN: 9781852604967 Condition: Very Good | Sold by Crappy Old Books MG. Two little letters that have inspired generations of motoring enthusiasts to spend enormous sums of money on small British sports cars, usually while insisting that the resulting expenditure is perfectly reasonable because the vehicle represents an important piece of automotive history. Mention MG to the average enthusiast and visions immediately arise of long bonnets, exposed wheels, polished radiator grilles, open cockpits and the exhilarating possibility of arriving somewhere with one?s hair rearranged by the wind and one?s trousers slightly damp. Welcome to The MG Collection: The Pre-War Models , Richard Monk?s celebration of the magnificent machines that established MG as one of Britain?s most admired sporting marques, long before the world became obsessed with electronic fuel injection, air conditioning and motor cars that require a computer technician whenever something starts rattling. The MG story began in the 1920s, emerging from the activities of Morris Garages in Oxford under the energetic influence of Cecil Kimber. Where the ordinary Morris motor car provided respectable, practical transportation for the sensible British motorist, Kimber recognised that some customers wanted something a little more exciting. And preferably something that looked as though it might win a race. From these relatively modest beginnings, MG developed a formidable reputation for affordable sports cars, combining lively performance, attractive styling and a distinctly competitive spirit. Early models evolved into the celebrated M-types, J-types, P-types, K-types and T-types, machines whose very names now inspire reverence among enthusiasts and considerable anxiety among anyone responsible for financing a restoration. The pre-war MG was a splendidly uncomplicated creature. Its occupants were exposed to the elements, its suspension provided an intimate appreciation of British road surfaces, and its mechanical arrangements demanded rather more attention than modern motorists might consider entirely reasonable. Yet these cars possessed enormous character. Their narrow bodies, wire wheels, folding windscreens and distinctive radiator grilles created an unmistakable appearance, while their achievements in competition helped establish the company?s sporting credentials. Richard Monk?s volume celebrates this formative era, offering an attractive opportunity to explore the designs, development and enduring appeal of MG?s early sporting machines. There is something wonderfully romantic about pre-war motoring. Drivers wore goggles, mechanics wielded spanners, and the prospect of travelling fifty miles without incident could occasionally be regarded as a minor engineering triumph. Performance was measured not merely by speed but by courage, determination and an ability to distinguish a harmless mechanical noise from one announcing imminent financial catastrophe. Published in 1994 by Patrick Stephens Limited, a respected name in specialist transport and motoring literature, this book is an appealing addition to any collection devoted to British automotive history. This 1994 edition , offered in Very Good condition by Crappy Old Books , will delight MG enthusiasts, classic car collectors, restoration devotees and anyone fascinated by the days when British sports cars combined mechanical simplicity with enormous personality. A splendid tribute to the little machines that helped establish one of Britain?s great motoring traditions. Because while modern sports cars boast computer-controlled suspension, enormous horsepower and enough electronic assistance to practically drive themselves, the pre-war MG offered something refreshingly straightforward. An engine, four wheels, a steering wheel and the exhilarating knowledge that whatever happened next was largely your responsibility. Especially if it started raining. Seller Inventory # 7716
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The MG Collection: The Pre-War Models
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Einriss über 1 cm. There cannot be many makes of car that boast such a vast array of different models and variants as MG. There have been many books over the years which have detailed the history of the marque and dealt with individual models most comprehensively. Each and every model, and most of the variants, have been tracked down and photographed in different locations for this book. Text about the evolution and development of individual models is included, as well as detailed specifications. Seller Inventory # 5f3f53c4-c7e2-4700-9940-0182d2f22c69
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The MG Collection, The pre-war models
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J H Haynes & Co Ltd, 1994
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Scarce and sought-after book covering all pre-war models from Old No.1 onwards and up to the TB Midget. Very well illustrated. Hardbound with dust jacket. 21.5cm x 30cm, 190pp. In excellent condition with light wear to dust jacket at the top edge. Seller Inventory # ABE-1757779978450
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The MG Collection : The Pre-War Models.
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Patrick Stephens, Sparkford, 1994
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hard cover with dust jacket. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st edition. Illustrated with photographs in colour and black and white. 30 cm. 191 pages Near fine book in near fine dust jacket, as new condition. Seller Inventory # 53292
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The MG Collection The Pre-war Models
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Printed Pages - 191. Illustrated - Colour and Black and White Photographs. Seller Inventory # 692
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The MG Collection. The Pre-War Models
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 30.5 cm. 191 pp. with very many colour illustrations, many double-page. Hardcover cloth with dust jacket. Jacket with a little creasing to edges, a little foxing and staining to first and last few leaves, very good. Seller Inventory # 080551
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1852604964I2N00
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The Mg Collection: The Pre-War Models (MG Collection Vol. 1)
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Book is in fine condition with a near fine dust jacket. 192pp with colour photographs. Seller Inventory # 010142
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Pre-war Models (v.1) (The MG Collection)
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hardcover. Condition: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind. Seller Inventory # rev2030582097
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hardcover. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Foxing to the pages. Seller Inventory # rev5705720687
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