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MG Classics in three parts. This is a unique, wide-ranging, authentic book, full of pictures, reference material, with a lively descriptive writing style. Perfect for for MG owners and lovers, or for motoring historians. The complete illustrated story of MG throughout its classic era by Eric Dymock, renowned prize-winning motoring writer. This first book, MG Classics Book 1, covers 1922-1939 with a detailed history of MG's foundation by Cecil Kimber and WR Morris, through its struggles after the first world war to its triumphs before the outbreak of the second. An offshoot of Morris Motors based in the university city of Oxford, it became self-sufficient at a small factory in rural Berkshire by the 1930s. It achieved sporting success at Brooklands and in the Mille Miglia, creating a niche for a new kind of motor industry product, the small sporting two-seater. 47 distinctive examples of MG are detailed, illustrated and described along with the comprehensive specifications that have gained Dove Publishing motor books their reputation for accuracy and authenticity. Included are complete lists of MG speed records and motor sporting successes - to make MG Classics a unique source of facts and figures. Just released - Books 2 and 3 to follow over the next few months.