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An MG is Born
by Mark Evans
DVD, 2007, 230 minutes
A fascinating and detailed insight into the engineering, design and restoration of the world’s most popular and well-known sports cars; and a fantastic reference tool for the existing or would-be MGB restorers.
Aston Martin - The David Brown Years - VHS
“Enjoy a feast of magnificent archive racing footage, including rare early in-car camera, plus fascinating insights from team members Tony Brooks, … Carroll Shelby, and Sir David Brown himself.”
Basic Body Repair - VHS 2001 - (currently missing, Feb 2019)
by LPL Body Works
How to take out dents the right way, apply body filler and block it smooth, repair hail damage and replace rusted sheet metal using the latest in non structural sheet metal replacement techniques, including the use of 3M 8115 STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE instead of welding!
Battle of the B's - VHS - (currently missing, Feb 2019)
by Mariner, Neville
All the thrills and spills of modern MGB racing. Race day action in the pits, trackside and in-car. See what it takes to race a 'B! Neville Mariner gives the full flavour (flavor?) of what it is like. Presents the sights, sounds and atmosphere.
Be There or Else - VHS
By our own Gene Cooper and Jim Evans
to promote our 1991 convention in Oak Brook.
Best of British - VHS
Enjoy the sight and sounds of MGs in full flight with rare archive footage of racing, rallies, and record breaking, plus current top quality footage of important restored cars.
British Car Festival (2001) - VHS
By Classic Roadsters, Ltd of Fargo, ND.
Video shot at Morraine Valley Community College in 2001 at the British Car Union Show.
Brooklands: The Birthplace of British Motorsport - DVD
A history of Brooklands, 1907 thru 1939, the world’s first purpose built motor racing circuit and one of England’s first airfields. Also included are two silent shorts ‘100 Miles in One Hour’ and ‘Napier-Railton.’
C’etait un Rendezvous - DVD
A film by Claude Lelouch -- 9 minutes, color, 1973
Just a nice Sunday morning drive through the streets of Paris. Except that in this case it’s an alleged Ferrari 275 GTB driven wide open. Red lights be damned, full speed ahead. On the first public showing Lelouch was supposedly arrested.
CAN-AM The Speed Odyssey - DVD
narration by San Posey and Jim Hall
Group 7, the wildest of the road racing cars with just about no restrictions, driven by the world’s best drivers, doing battle across the tracks of North America. Rolling Thunder. Every thing else was bush league. If you saw it, you’ll never forget it.
Champion Surtees, Profile of a Ledgend - DVD
This DVD is in European format and will not play on a standard player. It does however work fine on both my laptop and desk computers. -- John Surtess is the only person to have won world driving championships with both motorcycles and Formula One.
The Classic Collection - VHS - (currently missing, Feb 2019)
By Classic Roadsters,Ltd of Fargo, ND.
These folks make replica TD's, Austin Healys and Mercedes 540K looking things. Doesn't everyone want an MG that sounds like a beetle.
Classic TV Car Commercials - VHS - (currently missing, Feb 2019)
A 30 minute b&w collection of '50s & '60s automobile commercials. Don't you miss the Edsel and DeSoto?
Dr. Doolin MG Engine Rebuild - VHS - (currently missing, Feb 2019)
Including: Engine and transmission removal, Engine dismantling, Cylinder head dismantle, Cylinder head rebuild.
Driving Plus: The advanced Driving Video - VHS
Become A Safer driver & Have more fun with your vehicle.
Factory DVD Quartet: Pride of Abingdon, MG Midget Then and Now, MGB Features, Scheduled Maintenance - DVD by JohnTwist
Going Faster! - VHS
The Official Video Textbook of the Skip Barber Racing School. How to develop competitive race driving techneques from the originator of the world's largest driving school.
The Grand Prix of Gibraltar (humor)
by Peter Ustinov
Audio CD - 2002 - Riverside - ASIN: B0000APVC4
Released in 1958, solely voiced by Ustinov himself, as funny as it is whimsical. If you have any passing interest in the history of Grand Prix racing you'll recognise a lot of the characters in this work.
Great Cars: MG - DVD
The MG episode of the Great Cars TV show on DVD for those of us who blinked.
The Great Marques, Vol 4, MG - VHS
By Classic Car Videos 1987.
Well-narrated review of almost every MG in color includes Old Number One, 18/80, K3, J2, Airline, VA, SA, TA, TF, YT, ZA, MGA, B, BGT, and MGC.
The Great Marques: MG - VHS
Automobilia
Guide to MGB Maintenance - VHS - (currently missing, Feb 2019)
By Trinity Productions. This presentation sets out to demonstrate using simple tools and equipment just what is involved in the regular servicing of the MGB.
The History of Motor Racing: 1. Heroic Days - VHS
The famous Shell Oil series. All b&w. Part 1 covers 1902-1914.
The History of Motor Racing: 2. The Golden Age - VHS
This covers 1920-29. Good MG years. - (currently missing, Feb 2019)
The History of Motor Racing: 3. Titans I - VHS - (missing, Feb 2019)
Covering 1930-34. Bentleys, Bugattis, and more little MGs before the Nazis took over.
The History of Motor Racing: 4. Titans II - VHS - (missing, Feb 2019)
Covering 1935-39.
Inside the Octagon - MG: 1921-1945 - VHS 1995
by Roadster Productions, Inc
Born out of the imagination of Cecil Kimber in the early 1920s, the M.G. became the most beloved of British sports cars on both road and track during the 1930s. A fascinating portrait of the pre-war M.G. Car Company painted by people who were there during M.G.’s magic years.
Inside the Octagon 2 - MG: 1946-1980 - DVD 2008
by Roadster Productions, Inc
Once World War II was over, the MG Car Company hurried back into car production with the MGTC. The MG Car Company turned to the export markets and a decades-long love affair began between America and the little British sports car.
The Italian Job - DVD 2003
The new one. After being double-crossed by a partner, a gang of life-long criminals hatch a brilliant plan to get their gold back and to even the score with the double-crosser. They plan to rob an armored car by creating a massive traffic jam in Los Angeles.
Lucas Fault Diagnosis Service Manual - CD-R
by Lucas Aftermarket Operations
For professional technicians, but easily understood by the non-professional. Covers batteries, starters, ignition, dynamos and control boxes, alternators, lighting and wipers (but no other accessories).
The Magic Midget - VHS
By British Leyland.
20 minutes mostly b&w. 1930's history of Brooklands, Pendine Sands, LSR runs, Nuvolari, etc. It's too bad no one at British Leyland ever watched this apparently!
MG and Austin Healey Ads - CD-R - (currently missing, Feb 2019)
Computer CD of B&W scans of period ads for MG and Austin Healey cars. Donated by Jack Feldman
MG Collier Cup 50th anniversary Watkins Glen - VHS 2004
MG - Just for the Record - CD - (currently missing, Feb 2019)
The sounds of various MGs, including pre-war, under power or racing, and an interview with John Thornley. Also brief interviews or comments by the car owners.
The MG On Show: The Owners' Club's Largest UK Show - Euro DVD 2010
Every year a hearty group of car enthusiasts clean and polish their beloved machines and head off to Harrogate for arguably the biggest event in the MG Owners' Club calendar.
MGB Driver 1919-1995 - DVD - by NAMGBR
MGB Driver 1996-2000 - DVD - by NAMGBR
MGB Driver 2001-2005 - DVD - by NAMGBR
The MGB Experience - VHS
By Lindsay Porter.
Colorful and informative account from ownership, history, competition, maintenance, and restoration. The Lindsay Porter speed secrets are here too!
MGB Mark IV, a Talking tour - DVD
by John Twist
MGB Parts Catalogue - Data CD
Data CD with the MGOC Parts Catalogue for MGBs
MGB Service Manual - Data CD - (currently missing, Feb 2019)
Data CD with scans of the MGB Service Manual in pdf format (Adobe Acrobat). Donated by Rich Hand
MGs Across America - DVD
Unique celebration of the extraordinary love affair Americans have had for MG cars since the end of WWII.
MGs Across America - VHS - (currently missing, Feb 2019)
MIG Welding Automotive Sheet Metal - 52 min. DVD 2008
by Craig Hopkins
Whether you are a novice or a professional, this video will help you get professional results as you learn the tricks to welding automotive sheet metal.
Miss MGB - VHS 1978
No. 52, Restoring a Sebring Icon - DVD - (currently missing, Feb 2019)
A 1962 Sebring MGA goes from British Racing Rust to British Racing Green in four months.
Overhaul, Tuning and Maintainance of SU Carburetors - VHS
Type H, HDF, HS adn HIF. Milaw Productions. Dispels the myth that SU carbs are complicated and difficult to work on. Disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and rebuilding! Check it out without SU carb book and "do it"!
Painting Techniques - VHS - (currently missing, Feb 2019)
By LPL Body Works
Learn to block sand to perfection, then it is on to painting where you will learn everything you need to know about the latest in painting products and techniques - Base Coat/ Clear Coat. Finally, we'll cover polishing to perfection to get that "lacquer look" everyone wants on their vehicle.
Racing Through Time: Lotus - ESPN 2002 - Euro DVD
The story of how Lotus went from a North London garage to Formula One World Championship success.
The Romance of Restoration - VHS - (currently missing, Feb 2019)
By White Post Restorations.
A very colorful "commercial" for one of the finest restoration shops in the country. Better than the earlier version listed below.
The Sacred Octagon: 1964-2004 - DVD 2004
Newsletters of New England T Register
The Story of the MG - VHS - (currently missing, Feb 2019)
Fascinating and informative.... They're all there, from Old Number 1 to the MGB V8. Got to see this one! 60 minutes.
Top Gear, Season 11 - DVD, 2 Discs, 364 minutes
by BBC Home Entertainment, January 12, 2010
Jeremy Clarkson (Actor/Host), Richard Hammond (Actor, Host)
Six complete shows.
White Post Restorations - The White Post Story - VHS
All color. Meet the owner, see his funny mustache, listen to him brag. I'd like to see more cars. The newer version beats this hands down. But if you may be interested in having them do a restoration for you, this may give some insight into the company.
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