A Word from
Kimber’s Ark
by Mike Gething
Sponsors of MG Racing
I am sorry to see that Frank’s Maestro
Turbo is on the market. A truly unique
model. Even over here, their home
territory, there are few in captivity and
must be regarded as an endangered
Thames, walked over the bridge, past
species.
If you want to fill your trophy cabinet the Nags Head pub, and so into the
in the shortest possible time, it is an ideal town centre. The permanent display is
mount. I expected it to compete in the ok as far as it goes – and it doesn’t go
FWD class but Frank tells me that, in very far! Fortunately, the new display
fact, it competes in the Post 2000 class. is an improvement and there is some
I know that there is a logical explanation very interesting memorabilia on display,
for a 1989 car competing in that class, including Cecil Kimber artefacts. We
it’s just that I can’t see it – have to really spent an enjoyable half hour or so and
think about it. Even in the Post 2000 class then down to the basement for a latte.
I am sure that there is not much that can There is so much MG stuff out there and
touch it, certainly not in speed events. the display could have been so much
With a top speed of 128mph and fitted bigger.
with all the later updates it has 200 BHP
Every road, every lane seemed to
at the flywheel, a real pocket rocket.
have a classic car whizzing along it. Half
It’s a big year for the marque, 90 years a dozen pre war Rileys, mainly Kestrels
old… or is it? I am not entirely convinced and Monacos, Jaguars, Healeys, a bevy
that a Morris Oxford with a special sporting of Morgans, big pre war Triumphs, their
body is really an M.G. Be that as it may, the crews all giving us cheery waves. This
Club has selected 1924 as the start date, was the FBHVC (Federation of British
and big celebrations are planned. The Historic Vehicle Clubs) ‘Drive It Day’ when
annual MG Live at Silverstone has been the owners/custod