Episode 30: Danny Hopkins, Editor of Practical Classics Magazine in conversation
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!
Episode 29: Touring abroad and in the UK with your MG
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 ahead of its 60th anniversary and have you noticed just how many adverts for MGs on the TV now?
Episode 28: Our tribute to Don Hayter and are electric MGBs the future?
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.
Episode 27 Tips for owning Triple Ms with Michael Allison
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.
Episode 26: Former MG Chief Quality Engineer Michael Allison in conversation
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 transition to British Leyland and some memories of his own MGs and the early days of the Triple M Register.
Episode 25: The MGF celebrates 25 years with the MGF Register
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.
Episode 24: The state of the post-COVID Classic Car market.
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.
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 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.