History of the MGA & Magnette
In addition to a brief history, this article gives information on identifying the different MGA models, and provides details of engine numbers for the four different engines.
A Brief Magnette History
This article, which originally appeared in "Safety Fast" magazine, provides an insight into the production of the ZA and ZB Magnettes. NAMGAR wishes to thank the Editor of… Read more
Working Inside the Octagon (Part 3)
Pete Neal joined the MG Car Company in 1954 as a "wet behind the ears" 16 year old. In the final installment of his article, Pete continues to to describe his days with the MG Car Company. Read more
Working Inside the Octagon (Part 2)
Pete Neal joined the MG Car Company in 1954 as a "wet behind the ears" 16 year old. Following his move to the Design Department as a Draughtsmen, Pete recalls his involvement in the evolution of the MGB. Read more
Working Inside the Octagon (Part 1)
Pete Neal joined the MG Car Company in 1954 as a "wet behind the ears" 16 year old. His starting pay was less than the cost of his accommodation! This article gives his personal recollections on life in the Abingdon Design Office. Read more
MGA Chassis (VIN), Engine & Body Numbers
This column is a reprint of an article that was first printed in the March/April 1991 issue of MGA! by then Registrar Bill Gallihugh [1989—1994] and again by Registrar Don Holle [1994—2000] in the July/August 1996 issue of MGA! John Drake, current NAMGAR Registrar, had it reprinted in the July/August 2006 issue of MGA! Read more
The MG Scene 50 Years Ago
In this article, kindly provided to us by the MG Owners' Club, Malcolm Green looks back at the MG scene of 50 years ago. In 1960, the MGA… Read more
Short History of the MGA & Magnette
The MGA is a small, by North American standards, British sports car which was made in Abingdon from May 1955 to July 1962. The original car was a… Read more
Britain’s Love for Open Top Driving, featuring the MGA
This funny video clip from the BBC features Jeremy enjoying a wet and windy drive in an MGA. Read more
British Pathé - The Sports Car of the Year (1955)
In 1955, this film company produced a film titled "The Sports Car of the Year", and the car was the MGA 1500 and MGA twin cam. Watch this archived video clip. Read more