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Automobilia - Cheap and cheerful plastic MGA models from Germany
Digi-Dash Montego - Jeff Patterson tells why he loves Montegos, and his digital MG
MG Since 2005 - Hard hitting review of the decade since MG-Rover’s demise
Dark Ice Diesel - ZR This ZR diesel is now a hot hatch with 185bhp and 260lb.ft of torque
Technical - Q&A Helpline - More of your problems solved
Back Issues - Got an issue missing from your MGE binder? Fill that gap here
Your MGs - David Sowman reckons he knows what his MG thinks when on a run
Our MGs - Malcolm attempts to cure a troublesome misfire on his ZT260
Classifieds - Is your next MG hiding here? More importantly, dare you look?
Next Issue - A peek at what we’ve got planned for you in the June issue
Chequered Flag - Andrew Roberts on the Le Mans MGBs and Brooklands racers
Jack Goff Graduates - Former club racer with the MGCC is named as MG's second BTCC driver
Dealer Network Grows - Two new MG dealers open for business - in Telford and Taunton
Fight Prostate Cancer - Lancaster Insurance teams up with the MGOC race series to fight cancer
News Round-up - Race Retro report, ZR rally stars and plans to celebrate the BGT at 50
Market News - £10k barn find SA is an opportunity to get in on MG's art deco ground floor
New Products - From T-Type brake drums to RV8 heat shield & MGB bushes to Cobra sofas
Event Diary - Another selection of events, auctions & autojumbles for you and your MG
Postbag - Your comments on all things MG
Don Hayter - Former Chief Engineer at MG on giving the Midget a Triumph engine
Roger Parker - Roger stops the ZS from sloshing about and gets his TF running true
Barry Sidery-Smith - Barry ponders car security, and how race cars are particularly vulnerable
MGF Impulse Buy - Chris Shurlock went to pay a repair bill on a Rover and bought an MGF
Subscriptions - Get MG Enthusiast for a great price, and delivered directly to your door
MGB GT Stylistic Tweaks - US owner makes subtle styling tweaks while restoring a 1972 BGT
NA Magnette Restored - Two friends step out of their comfort zones to restore this 1934 MG beauty
Ads and Brochures - More ad gems from MG's past
This theme of taking a chance and jumping into the unknown will be familiar to a lot of owners, and never is it more starkly illustrated than when setting out on a restoration. Take the NA Magnette on p42, a car that was restored by two friends, Howard Braithwaite and John Benton. Tackling a car of this vintage was unknown territory for John at least, but I can only imagine the pride he must feel in the finished article and the pleasure from knowing how much it is admired by all who see it.
Or how about James Kasper's MGB GT on p36? James did a fair amount of research before deciding on an MGB, then took his time to search out what appeared to be a suitable restoration candidate. As inevitably happens, the restoration showed up rather more in the way of work than initially appeared to be the case, but James took it all with the right attitude and persevered to create a gorgeous car. Now he is looking forward to the spring when he can get out with his MG and join a few local classic car or British car runs. None of that would have been possible if he had not taken the plunge and started his restoration.
Of course, not everybody has the time, money or inclination to undertake a restoration, but Chris and Pat have shown that this need be no barrier to a world of social opportunity. So if you have an MG that rarely gets used, blow off the dust and make a point of getting out and about in 2015. The FBHVC's Drive It Day on 26 April would be an ideal starting point, but there are events happening virtually every weekend of the year. And if you haven't got an MG yet, tag along to some local club events. You'll be made very welcome, and no doubt given the push you need to take that plunge.
Simon Goldsworthy Editor
