MG Car Club
As the evenings grow darker and many of our beloved classic MGs get put in their garages for their winter slumber, it’s a reminder that there’s still one major highlight left in the motoring calendar, the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show at the NEC on November 7-9. This annual event is a firm favourite for enthusiasts and, for many, a fitting finale to the classic car season
Here’s a preview of what you can find in your December Safety Fast!
SIX APPEAL
A feature exploring two six-cylinder icons – the grand-touring MGC and the sharper, more modern ZS 180 – charting their engineering, histories and enduring appeal across generations.
BIRTH OF THE 6R4
A firsthand account of developing the MG Metro 6R4, revealing its engineering
challenges, rapid evolution, testing drama, and rise into Group B rally legend. histories and enduring appeal across generations.
LIVING THE DREAM
A personal journey recreating MGA prototype EX182 and returning it to Le Mans, celebrating history, memories and milestone moments 70 years after the original race.
EVENT REPORTS
Coverage of the 16th Iberian Meeting organised by MGF and TF owners, plus a report from this year’s Classic Car Show held at the NEC in November.
WHY XPAG ENGINES LEAK: THE ANCIENT ART OF OIL SEEPAGE
An exploration of why XPAG engines leak oil, revealing the scroll-seal design, gasket issues and wear-related causes – and why owners ultimately learn to accept a few drips.
SILVERSTONE THRILLER: KEITH EGAR STORMS TO COCKSHOOT CUP GLORY
A thrilling Silverstone finale as Keith Egar claims the 2025 Cockshoot Cup title, with tight battles, class victories and new records concluding a dramatic season.
THE ROAD TO BRAKEN HOLLOW
A Christmas Eve ghost tale unfolds as an MG TF driver helps a mysterious hitchhiker, uncovering a haunting tragedy tied to Bracken Hollow’s long-forgotten past.
