MGA designed for the "normal intelligent driver". Here in the States that would mean an IQ below 90. The MGA TWIN Cam was a fantastic design with poor execution..When I worked at British Motors of Monterey in Calif.. we kept Twin Cam heads in stock. As a result of their failings, the last remaining became the DELUXE and had the 1622cc motor and the Twin Cam Chassis.. Superb Car.
I got mine up to 115mph on the autobahn and the steering became light and it started moving from side to side. Decided it would be a good idea to slow down a little.
for a car manufacturer that "...led the way in sports car manufacturing for over 35 years..." (@6:40), i can't quite reconcile that boast with my '53 MG TD that for the most part hadn't changed much since its first appearance in 1935 and at which time looked as if it was designed in 1925. :) and although i enjoyed my '61 MGA while i had it, i found its wooden floorboards, generator rather than alternator, lever shocks, live rear axle and crank starting capability to be less than leading edge technology. again. :) maybe he meant to say, "...led the way IN SOUTHEAST ENGLAND on the THAMES RIVER in sports car manufacturing for over 35 years.". :)
While their standard road cars weren't always the most performant, they certainly were wildly successful. Add to that that the speed record car in 1957 was... an MG. First engine with 200hp/L, highest specific output of any engine in the world, in 1934, was an MG. So they certainly had their fare share of leading the way in speed as well as sales.
Sadly the twin cam was underdeveloped ( as per usual with BMC ) and it ripped through heads. The MG A is a beautiful looking car. The MG B is an ugly duckling.
great film! Thanks for posting!!
Sad to see them now
Lovely car.
MGA designed for the "normal intelligent driver". Here in the States that would mean an IQ below 90.
The MGA TWIN Cam was a fantastic design with poor execution..When I worked at British Motors of Monterey in Calif.. we kept Twin Cam heads in stock.
As a result of their failings, the last remaining became the DELUXE and had the 1622cc motor and the Twin Cam Chassis.. Superb Car.
I got mine up to 115mph on the autobahn and the steering became light and it started moving from side to side. Decided it would be a good idea to slow down a little.
for a car manufacturer that "...led the way in sports car manufacturing for over 35 years..." (@6:40), i can't quite reconcile that boast with my '53 MG TD that for the most part hadn't changed much since its first appearance in 1935 and at which time looked as if it was designed in 1925. :)
and although i enjoyed my '61 MGA while i had it, i found its wooden floorboards, generator rather than alternator, lever shocks, live rear axle and crank starting capability to be less than leading edge technology. again. :)
maybe he meant to say, "...led the way IN SOUTHEAST ENGLAND on the THAMES RIVER in sports car manufacturing for over 35 years.". :)
While their standard road cars weren't always the most performant, they certainly were wildly successful. Add to that that the speed record car in 1957 was... an MG. First engine with 200hp/L, highest specific output of any engine in the world, in 1934, was an MG. So they certainly had their fare share of leading the way in speed as well as sales.
Its a pity the Japaneses didnt take over the whole motor car industry in 1956 .It would have saved the industry for the next 60 years at least.
Really cool video.
Sadly the twin cam was underdeveloped ( as per usual with BMC ) and it ripped through heads. The MG A is a beautiful looking car. The MG B is an ugly duckling.
Pity about the very poor fit of the side curtain in this film.
Yes a beautiful car. Then came the modern day junk , and they stuck the mg badge on it. Mmm not built at the Morris garages anymore.??? Since 60s.
Coupe does Dames didn’t last long. They finally realised female drivers were as good or better than males.
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