Podcasts by MG Car Club Podcast

Episode 83: The Turner Twins’ MG Cyberster adventure and behind the scenes at Waylands MG from 2023-11-09T02:59:41

First, we go behind the scenes at Newbury-based Waylands MG for a behind-the-scenes look at one of MG Motor UK’s newest dealerships with Simon Bishop. Hear...

Episode 82: A chat with the great-grandson of MG founder Cecil Kimber from 2023-09-02T02:25

On this podcast, Wayne chats with Joe McGavin, the great-grandson of MG founder, Cecil Kimber about his knowledge of the man, the legacy that has been left...

Episode 81: The California Cup 2023 - behind the scenes with Noel Lindford from 2023-06-03T18:40:23

In this episode, we catch up with Noel Lindford to hear the latest from behind the scenes of the California Cup AutoTest as he prepares for MG & Triump...

Episode 80 : Memories of the MG factory during the Second World War from 2023-05-12T14:21:02

In this episode, we have another of our interviews from the MG Abingdon Factory Workers Reunion. The day-long event takes place at Kimber House, home of th...

Episode 79: How I ran over Pat Moss - stories from former factory workers from 2023-02-15T08:28:30

In this episode, we have another of our interviews from the MG Abingdon Factory Workers Reunion. The day-long event takes place at Kimber House, home of th...

Episode 78: Orlando Vito, former MG factory worker at Abingdon from 2022-12-22T19:47:03

On the MG Car Club Podcast for this episode, we attended the annual Abingdon Factory Workers’ Reunion Day held at the MG Car Club’s head offices, Kimber Ho...

Episode 77: The future values of the MG Car Club explained from 2022-06-17T11:47

The MG Car Club announced a new values initiative at MG Live! In this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, we talk to the team who pulled it all together to...

Episode 76: Paul Swift, Stunt Driver and MG 2022 in Ontario! from 2022-05-29T22:00:04

On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast we chat to stunt driver Paul Swift! He will be telling us all about his forthcoming show, opening the Commonweal...

Episode 75: Bill Munro on Carbodies and how they built MGs plus The California Cup! from 2022-05-04T15:48:43

The MG Car Club Podcast returns with more stories, memories , interviews and news from the global MG community.

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Episode 74: For the Love of an MGA from 2022-03-23T23:17:41

The MG Car Club Podcast returns with more stories, memories , interviews and news from the global MG community.

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Episode 73: Could planting trees really keep our MGs on the road? from 2021-12-18T11:22:33

Following the announcement that the MG Car Club are to offer owners of historic MGs the opportunity to carbon offset their mileage...

Episode 72: Everything you need to know about E10 and the future of Fuels from 2021-11-11T02:33:33

On this week's podcast we take stock on the past three-months since E10 was introduced as the standard grade of fuel in the UK and debunk some of the myths...

Episode 71: Midget&Sprite Challenge Season Review from 2021-11-01T13:46:32

Mike Parker joins us to reminisce over. superb season of motorsport within the Lackford Engineering Midget and Sprite Challenge.

Pippa Cow won ...

Episode 70: A college MGB restoration project with a difference! from 2021-10-09T23:28:35

Ian Fischer is a member of a nation-wide collective of younger MG fans across the USA and this week joins us to explain what motivates him at the age of 17...

Episode 69: MGCC Race Championship Review from 2021-09-25T00:46:10

This week, Competition Secretary Mark Baulch and commentator from our live streaming, Ian Waterhouse join us to look back over the season of MG Car Club ra...

Episode 68: Keiran Reid from the MGCC Young Members Branch chats about MGs and the future from 2021-09-18T00:55:34

This week, we talk to the Secretary of the MG Car Club's Young Members' Branch. Keiran Reid not only owns an MGB and MGF but also works in the industry at ...

Episode 67 - A lifetime selling MGs with John Newey from Summit Garage from 2021-09-12T04:09:40

This week, we talk to John Newey about his lifetime selling MGs as part of the family business, Summit Garage in Dudley. In this week's episode John explai...

Episode 66: MGs in Canada with Jeremy Holdsworth from 2021-09-04T16:39:13

This week, we talk to Jeremy Holdsworth about his own life growing up around MGs in Canada and North America, what the MG scene is like in his part of the ...

Episode 65: Zed spares with Scott Biddlecombe from 2021-08-27T15:20:38

In the anniversary year of the MG Zeds, we talk to Scott Biddlecombe from who is not only incredibly passionate about the model range but also has an encyc...

Episode 64:John Harris' amazing 1930s MG PA Midget from 2021-07-24T11:12:42

On this week's podcast we speak to another member who recently visited Kimber House with his stunningly gorgeous MG PA finished in two-tone blue. We asked ...

Episode 63: An original MG Magnette and our tribute to James Davis from 2021-07-17T14:18:31

On this week's podcast we speak to Chris Lewis who has an amazingly original MG Magnette, that used to be owned by his Father.
Plus, we remember James D...

Episode 62: Racing an MG ZR with Tylor Ballard from 2021-07-10T15:42:24

On this week's podcast we speak to MG Zed racer, Tylor Ballard. Based in Abingdon Tylor's day job is working on MGs and at the weekend competing as a front...

Episode 61 - Around the World in an MG Midget - Roy Locock from 2021-07-03T20:25:04

On this week's podcast we speak to the current interim-General Manager of the MG Car Club Roy Locock. Roy drove his MG Midget on an epic around the world a...

Episode 60: The revival of Ridgard seats from 2021-06-24T08:13:57

Bob Ridgard was one of motor racing's innovators. A driver himself, racing MGs and even a Chevrolet Camaro, he moved to the UK from South Africa ...

Episode 59: Fixing Hydragas suspensions on the MGF from 2021-06-20T03:48:09

This week look into a technical subject that will not only be of great interest to MGF owners, but also offers a fascinating insight into the story behind ...

Episode 58: Julia Dorsett from BeautifulClassics.UK shares her MG Magnette story from 2021-06-13T14:00:12

Julia Dorsett joins Wayne Scott on this week's MG Car Club Podcast to share her fascinating story of being inspired by her Father's passion for cars to pur...

Episode 57: MGB YouTuber Steve Denton from 2021-06-05T04:47:17

Steve Denton is one of th growing community of classic car content creators on YouTube. Now, new generations of classic car fans are sharing their passion ...

Episode 56: Car Detailing masterclass with Rich March from 2021-05-29T13:57:57

Rich March is one of the UK's leading experts and master trainers on the subject and skill of car detailing. He founded UK Detailing back in 2004 and now r...

Episode 55: Spectators return to Oulton Park for MGCC racing from 2021-05-22T18:59:38

Mark Baulch joins us from the paddock at Oulton Park to describe the atmosphere and racing action on the first day that spectators have been allowed to ret...

Episode 54 - Behind the scenes at the British Motor Museum - Part 2 from 2021-05-17T16:47:20

Jeff Coope is Managing Director of the British Motor Museum at Gaydon and returns in th...

Episode 53: Behind the scenes at the British Motor Museum - Part 1 from 2021-05-09T14:07:13

Jeff Coope is Managing Director of the British Motor Museum at Gaydon but, prior to his position safeguarding some key artefacts from British Motoring...

Episode 52 - The joy of Triple Ms from 2021-05-02T01:29:21

Ahead of an exciting event, Stilton and Pork Pie Tour, which is planned this July by the Triple-M Register, we talk to one of the Register's enthusiastic m...

Episode 51: Your insurance questions answered from 2021-04-24T09:02:17

Pete Barrett from Cherished Vehicle Insurance Services, the insurance partners of the MG Car Club answers all of your questions on insurance. From fully co...

Episode 50: Reporting from the paddock at Curborough from 2021-04-16T23:40:09

Ian Beningfield reports from the paddock at the opening round of the MGCC Speed Championship. Ian has been busy working on his MG Midget ready for the open...

Episode 49: Shaun Nelson from the MGCC Young Members Branch from 2021-04-10T01:29:19

This week, Wayne chats to Shaun Nelson from the MG Car Club Young Members Branch about how he lives with an MGB whilst studying for a PhD at University and...

Episode 48: MG Z 20th Anniversary from 2021-04-03T14:10:18

On this episode , we announce the exciting news that the MG Cyberster concept is to become a reality and will be shown at the Shanghai Motor Show in April ...

Episode 47: A tribute to Peter Browning and news of the MG Marvel launch from 2021-03-27T05:04:40

On this episode, we are joined by Motoring Historian Graham Robson, who knew Peter Browning from their many interviews, chats and seminars together. Graham...

Episode 46: Season preview of the MGCC Race Championship, MetroFest and Murray Walker remembered from 2021-03-20T13:42:50

On this episode, we look ahead and preview the circuits and fixtures for the upcoming season of the MG Car Club race championship with Competitions Secreta...

Episode 45: Gemma’s MG3 and MGZR from 2021-03-15T23:31:07

On this week’ podcast we talk about how the newer MGs , like the Zeds, are now finding their feet as classic cars and are encouraging new generations into ...

Episode 44: David Whale on MGCC Midland Centre, the FBHVC and E10 fuels from 2021-03-06T17:58:25

David Whale is a long standing member of the MG Car Club, having spent some 11 years as Secretary of the Midland Centre. These days, David's time is spent ...

Episode 43: Insurance Tips for your MG from 2021-02-20T09:20:21

Peter Barrett from the MG Car Club's new insurance partner Cherished Vehicle Insurance Services busts some of the myths around classic car insurance for us...

Episode 42: A special MGA raising awareness around Alzheimers Disease from 2021-02-07T12:45:40

James Davis’s father bought his MGA Twin Cam in 1964 and over the course of the next 53 years, enthusiastically drove it on both road and track across the ...

Episode 41: Petrolheads Welcome .com tips for touring and a special MG TA from 2021-01-31T04:35:43

Our guest on this week’s MG Car Club Podcast is a serial car collector and a lifetime enthusiast. Paul Gerring is also part of the team behind Petrolheads ...

Episode 40: K-series MG Midgets and the Costello story from 2021-01-17T00:59:33

On this, our 40th episode of the MG Car Club Podcast we talk to Neil Thomas about his lifetime obsession with the MG Midget and how he has transformed his ...

Episode 39: Dominic Taylor Lane, Association of Heritage Engineers from 2021-01-09T20:15:45

On this episode, Wayne and Adam look over the latest news from MG Motor with the new Hector launching in India and other new car news from the SMMT. Plus, ...

Episode 38: ‘News’ Year’s Special 2021 from 2021-01-03T15:46:49

On this episode, Wayne and Adam review the year that was 2020 by looking back at some of the highlights, challenges and memorable moments from the MG Car C...

Episode 37: Xmas special - bizarre MG gifts from 2020-12-19T15:27:38

On this, our Christmas special, it is present giving time as Adam treats Wayne to the silliest and most bizarre MG related gifts he could find! Find out wh...

Episode 36: Cream Cracker MGs Part 2 plus is the future electric? from 2020-12-12T17:30:26

In this episode we pick up part 2 of our conversation with Jonathan Toulmin to discover more details on the stories behind the MG Works Trials Team known a...

Episode 35: Cream Cracker MGs with Jonathan Toulmin from 2020-12-05T11:51:30

In 1935 Maurice Toulmin, was a member of the winning Cream Cracker MG Works Trials team in both the 1935 Exeter Trial and the 1936 SUNBAC/NWLMC Team Compet...

Episode 34: A young member’s MG journey with Josh Langstaff from 2020-11-30T01:00:49

In this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, we talk to Josh Langstaff, one of the younger members of the MG Car Club about his introduction to MG that has ...

Episode 33: FBHVC survey results and the oldest centre in the MG Car Club from 2020-11-22T19:00:01

On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, we look over the recent position statement from the FBHVC regarding the ban on the sale of internal combustion ...

Episode 32: Classic Car Weekly Editor, David Simister from 2020-11-15T15:44:14

On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, we chat to Classic Car Weekly Editor, David Simister. Hear us talk about the classic car world’s apparent stren...

Episode 31: Famous MG MK2s and Trials with the South-West Centre from 2020-11-07T20:30:42

On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, we are entering UK Lockdown MK2 so thought it would be an ideal opportunity to pick our favourite MK2s from MG’...

Episode 30: Danny Hopkins, Editor of Practical Classics Magazine in conversation from 2020-10-31T18:09:47

On this episode we speak to Editor of Practical Classics Magazine, Danny Hopkins as the popular magazine celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Danny is a serial MG owner as well as...

Episode 29: Touring abroad and in the UK with your MG from 2020-10-24T18:52:05

On this episode we speak to Kieran Line from Scenic Car Tours about some of the tours, adventures and driving holidays on offer through the MG Car Club.

Kieran gives us t...

Episode 28: Our tribute to Don Hayter and are electric MGBs the future? from 2020-10-18T03:35:55

On this week’s podcast, join us for our special tribute to Don Hayter, the designer of the MGB. Wayne and Adam look back at his life before Motoring Journalist and TV writer, John Lakey...

Episode 27 Tips for owning Triple Ms with Michael Allison from 2020-10-10T02:36:02

On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast we continue our fascinating conversation with Former Chief Quality Engineer at MG, Michael Allison. Michael has been driving Triple M type MGs...

Episode 26: Former MG Chief Quality Engineer Michael Allison in conversation from 2020-10-03T16:00:50

On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, we have a truly fascinating insight into the heyday of MG production in the 1960s from the Former Chief Quality Engineer at that time, Michae...

Episode 25: The MGF celebrates 25 years with the MGF Register from 2020-09-26T02:49:38

On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, we celebrate one of the most numerous and best-loved MGs in the MG Car Club line up, the MGF. This is Episode 25 of the MG Car Club Podcast, ...

Episode 24: The state of the post-COVID Classic Car market. from 2020-09-19T16:38:51

On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, we quiz Classic Car Buyer newspaper’s News Editor, Jeff Ruggles on the state of the current classic car market.

Plus, we look ...

Episode 23: Clerk of the Course for the California Cup Auto Test and the MG RV8 launch. from 2020-09-12T01:57:32

On this week's MG Car Club Podcast, we speak to Noel Lindford from the Tyne Tees centre about the art of Auto tests! Noel is Clerk of the Course for the California Cup at MG Live! so ex...

Episode 22: MG X Power and the emotional rebuild of a family MG Magnette from 2020-09-05T15:47:10

On this edition of the MG Car Club Podcast, we talk about MG X Power and dig out the original press release from the Kimber House archives, detailing the brand’s return to top-level mot...

Episode 21: Paul Luti part 2 and the MGA at Le Mans from 2020-08-30T03:06:20

On this edition of the MG Car Club Podcast, we enjoy part 2 of our interview with MG Trophy racer Paul Luti. He shares his hilarious story of a “little accident” at Silverstone and his ...

Episode 20: MG Trophy racer Paul Luti part 1 and a new event preview from 2020-08-21T13:50:20

On this podcast we talk to MG Cup racer about his phenomenal club motorsport career and how overcoming a medical condition, combined with his love of MG led to many successful years rac...

Episode 19: A journalists view of MG from James Batchelor from 2020-08-15T15:39:04

In this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, James Batchelor gives us his views on the world automotive industry and MGs place within it. He also talks us though where his own passion fo...

Episode 18: Helen Blake's amazing MG collection! plus more from the Kimber House archives from 2020-08-08T11:24:33

In this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, we speak to member Helen Blake about her impressive MGF collection (plus one Midget) and how her MG ownership led her to discover a link to A...

Episode 17: Top secret MG factory documents and part 2 of the Abingdon Works story with Graham Robson from 2020-08-01T08:49:02

On this episode, we pick up our historical exploration of the story of the Abingdon Works Competition Department at the point at which Special Tuning parts were being made available to ...

Episode 16: The history of the Abingdon Works Competition Dept PT1 with Graham Robson and large MG saloons from 2020-07-26T19:39:58

On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, renowned motoring historian, Graham Robson joins Wayne Scott to explore the story of the Abingdon Works Competition Department, where so many...

Episode 15: WSM MG Midgets, COVID and Modifying MGs from 2020-07-18T19:11:35

On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast we interview Lorraine Noble-Thompson to hear about her impressive MG collection. The fleet includes two MGAs, a 1950s MG TF, a WSM bodied Midg...

Episode 14: Your guide to MG track days plus social distancing at the NEC Classic Motor Show from 2020-07-11T09:46:02

On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast we find out from Nigel Silman, Chairman of MGs-on-Track.com, everything you need to know about trying out track days for the first time. We ex...

Episode 13 : Hillclimb and Sprinting an MG Midget and a critical survey from 2020-07-04T16:06:53

On this podcast from the MG Car Club, we speak to one of the club’s Sprint and Hillclimb competitors, running in the MGCC Speed Championship to find exactly what the sport entails when ...

Episode 12 Dr Ian Pogson shares his memories from working for MG plus buying tips for the MG3 from 2020-06-27T12:16:36

On this week’s podcast, sit back and relax because we have some amazing stories from behind the doors of the British Motor Industry. Dr Ian Pogson worked for MG for many years during th...

Episode 11: Mark Baulch updates us on MG motorsport plus news of a worrying new scrappage scheme from 2020-06-20T18:11:59

On this podcast Wayne and Adam uncover the worrying story of a new scrappage scheme, discuss the positive news around Heritage Skills Academy apprentices plus hear how the MG Car Club h...

Episode 10: Ant Anstead and the great MG concept car debate from 2020-06-13T02:56:58

On the tenth episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, we have a very special guest. He is a household name through his TV work on ‘For the Love of Cars’ and as the other half of ‘Wheeler Dea...

Episode 9 MG India on the future and everything you need to know about our MGCC car covers from 2020-06-07T02:38:21

On this week’s MG Car Club Podcast we talk to Gaurav Gupta from MG India about how MG is growing in India, the future of their autonomous driving technology and how they are embracing t...

Episode 8: Marcos cars’ link with an MG M Type trialling record and why 80s cars are fetching the big money from 2020-05-30T13:47:01

This week, we talk to Chris Marsh, son of the founder of Marcos cars about the anniversary of an incredible record set by his Grandfather in a 1930 MG M Type on the Beggars Roost triall...

Episode 7 The MG Cyberster Concept and an MG collection in the USA from 2020-05-23T13:55:14

On this episode we discuss the exciting new MG concept sports car announced recently called the MG Cyberster! We talk to American MG collector Tom Wilson about his amazing collection of...

Episode 6: The Marathon Rally MGB and why Cecil Kimber left MG from 2020-05-16T16:22:29

On this episode, John Watson, Chairman of the MGB Register joins Wayne to share the story of the plucky little MGB that took on the 1968 London-Sydney Marathon Rally. John shares how th...

Episode 5: The story of the MG Metro 6R4, a new MG5 estate car and Iwan Jones from the Young Members’ Branch from 2020-05-08T18:50:48

Check out the podcast page for a photo of the new MG5 estate car.

Episode 4: MG Motor UK’s Daniel Gregorious and the importance of using our MGs from 2020-05-02T13:48:25

On this week’s episode we review last weekend’s National Drive it Day and discuss the importance of being able to use our MGs on the roads long into the future. Plus, we chat to Daniel ...

Episode 3: Memories of growing up around MG, Cecil Kimber and Sir Stirling Moss. from 2020-04-25T14:26:03

On this week’s episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, we check that Adam is all OK after his medical test for COVID-19. We share our tributes to Cecil Kimber after what would have been his...

Episode 2: Interview with John Day, MGCC President&Adam gets tested! from 2020-04-18T01:04:49

We chat to MG Car Club President John Day.

Episode 1: An MGA called Frisky and the lowdown on E10 fuels from 2020-04-06T15:13

Frisky the MGA's owner Charlotte Vowden tells her story, plus the FBHVC gives us the low down on E10 fuels. Plus MG chat galore from Wayne Scott and Adam Sloman!