In the case of the mark iv both monotone and duotone colour schemes are listed. Anders ditlev clausagers most popular book is original mga. Pages 59 and 121 of clausagers book both show blue 62 with a blue diaphragm. This wonderful, uksupplied, righthand drive mga coupe has just completed a full nut and bolt, baremetal exacting restoration. The phase 1 cars are chassis numbers 2531526704 1,390 made from november 1963 to may 1964. This reflects the view many enthusiasts have on the saloons, causing the fourseater m. It is available to members at a special price, from our regalia team. With christmas coming, you could drop a few hints that this is a present. Both were replaced in 1960 by the mk2 models, which added a 3. The restorers guide to all roadster and gt models 196280 original series. The mg car club s awardwinning monthly magazine, safety fast. From the 1920s to the 1970s anders ditlev clausager on.
Apr 01, 2012 how the healey hundred became the famous big healey. Smart and accurate interior comprehensive history file 3 ringbinders. Review of books featuring the mg y type mg enthusiasts. Jaguar founder sir william lyons had a hit on his hands when he launched the compact 2. The mg car club sydney club library library the mg car club. How the healey hundred became the famous big healey. Mg saloon cars by anders ditlev clausager isbn 1 901432 06 8. For this edition fresh indepth photography of all models from ta of 1936 to tf of 1954 has been commissioned, the text has been thoroughly overhauled to. For this edition fresh indepth photography of all models from ta of 1936 to tf of 1954 has been commissioned, the text has been thoroughly overhauled to incorporate new knowledge, and chapters have been added on pret series mg. Pictures abound and each section, devoted to a particular model, is highlighted by a gorgeous colour spread of a beautiful running example. Anders ditlev clausager, bay view books, erste auflage 1998, 196 seiten. The phase 2 cars are chassis numbers 2670543026 16,322 made from may 1964 to december 1967, with one more car made in march 1968.
Originally black according to the log book it is now redblack, although, as can be seen in the photos, the red is peeling. The mg t series, and in particular the tc model of 194549, represent the treasured archetype. By the time i actually had one i felt like i knew the car inside and out foibles and all. Anders clausager birmingham, united kingdom professional. Northern ireland many more photos are available by contacting the owner. Factory original mg t series librairie motors mania. A matching numbers example, this lovely car comes supplied with its v5c registration document, a new mot certificate valid until july 2019 and a comprehensive history file including receipts.
Of all his cars, this is the one he held on to the longest and yesterday afternoon he and his lovely wife caryl were reunited with their sprite of over twenty years. It was a complete departure in styling and its beautiful streamlined body was right up to the minute in terms of appearance. They have no soul and are just a collection of steel. Important collectors motor cars, collectors motorcycles and fine automobilia, 3 dec 2007 olympia, london the vendor advises us that this lefthand drive zb magnette has enjoyed single family ownership from new, being reregistered in the names of various family members at different times. Just completed a full nut and bolt, baremetal exacting restoration great emphasis on originality,even the radiator has been recored to the original specification and pattern finished in its original mineral blue rare in period. Bj826705 may 64 phase ii model introduced bj828225 aug 64 fuel pump sepcification upgraded to auf301 bj8336 approx mar 65 separate amber frontrear indicators and rear reflectors on brackets to bumper. Transportation books automotive, cars, trucks, hot rods. This is a mg va saloon, first registered in april 1939, and has been in our family for about 45 years. For this edition fresh indepth photography of all models from ta of 1936 to tf of 1954 has been commissioned, the text has been thoroughly overhauled to incorporate new knowledge, and chapters have been added on pret series. Download pdf factory original free online new books in. Finally, someone has written a book about the 19351956 sunbeamtalbot and alpine automobiles and it was worth the wait. A complete reference to the modern automobile from its. When the mga arrived in 1955, it must have come as quite a shock to mg aficionados who had become accustomed to the prewar look of the companys sports cars.
B68 mg saloon cars clausager deals with all the closed mgs. Youll love the detail in production changes, dates and numbers, engine and chassis numbers, and aftermarket specials convertibles by abbott and crayford, and performance capris including the broadspeed bullitt and the uren comanche. Also, clausagers original austin healey, similar to the anderson moment book, but anderson moment probably has more useful deatails, and clausager more nice color pictures, also geoffrey healeys book is what i consider a must read for the healey enthusiast the big healeys i think, cant. I owned a copy of clausagers the original mgb long before i had the keys to one and took every opportunity to drive past the local classic mg dealer. Only 5,869 cars were sold on the home market, giving the mga the highest export percentage of any british car and the muchloved model was replaced by the mgb in may 1962. Mg had decided that the old xpag unit had had its day and so introduced a much. The mg was purchased from him as a rolling project and a further 400 hours into the exacting restoration using a. This readonly message was archived from a public mail list. G s has been a 66% to 34% split, the majority being of sports cars. Find out more information about both new and used mg motor here. Of course, i suspect almost all of the cars in clausagers book have been repainted.
Books by anders ditlev clausager author of original mga. Registration 297 uxw chassis number hmd50104 odometer reading 320 estimate. The stype represented jaguars reentry into the prestige mediumsized luxury car market after the demise of the mark 2 in the late 60s, and this essential guide covers every model from 1999 to 2007. Clausagers excellent treatment of these pretty cars is thorough and detailed. For this edition fresh indepth photography of all models from ta of 1936 to tf of 1954 has been commissioned, the text has been thoroughly overhauled to incorporate new knowledge, and chapters have been added on pret series mg midgets and on coachbuilt and specialbodied cars. When the mga arrived in 1955, it must have come as quite a shock to mg aficionados who had become accustomed to the prewar look of the company s sports cars. This is the first major, english language history of wolseley to be published in over 60 years. View anders clausagers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional.
He was one of four authors of the awardwinning britains motor industry the first hundred years. Here is a new edition of clausagers classic book original mg t series, first published in 1989 and never out of print since. View anders clausagers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. He has written or coauthored 20 books on a variety of mostly british cars, including austin, austinhealey, jaguar, mg, mini, and sunbeamtalbot, but also porsche and volvo. We all have owned daily drivers that are simply appliances that are meant to be used for their intended purpose and then discarded. The mark iv and all other mg saloon original combination of paint, upholstery and trim colour names are published in the mg saloon cars book by anders clausager. Original 10 blade alloy wheels fitted chassis ending in 000600 being the 600th v8 manufactured of the total of 888. The mg car clubs awardwinning monthly magazine, safety fast. The mg was purchased from him as a rolling project and a.
Nov 30, 2009 finally, someone has written a book about the 19351956 sunbeamtalbot and alpine automobiles and it was worth the wait. Mg saloon cars anders ditlev clausager isbn 1901432068. The restorers guide to all roadster and gt models 1962 1980, a book by anders ditlev clausager. For sale by auction on saturday 22nd september 2018 with historics auctions. The definitive guide to model evolution and 100% originality outstanding examples of all mgb, c and v8 models covered in depth. Mg saloon cars 1920s70s by anders ditlev clausager, 9781901432060, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The cugnot is recognised as the most prestigious award for a motoring book world wide and. The restorers guide to all roadster and gt models 196280 original series clausager, anders ditlev on. Here is a new edition of clausagers classic book original mg t series, first published in 1989 and never. The s type represented jaguar s reentry into the prestige mediumsized luxury car market after the demise of the mark 2 in the late 60s, and this essential guide covers every model from 1999 to 2007.
Although not the first sports cars produced by morris garages mg, the mg tseries set themselves apart. Below is a list of books in the mgocwa library available for loan to club members, please contact corrie if you. Sunbeamtalbot and alpine in detail, 19381957 in detail. This information is backed up by specially commissioned color photography of 10 outstanding examples of the cars. This year our event will be in louisville, ky, may 1820. Anders ditlev clausager is the author of original mga 3. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover anders connections and jobs at similar companies. Less than a week away from springthing 2000, the bluegrass clubs tenth annual celebration of spring for healey lovers. From clausagers book, the following production changes were noted.
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