MGOC Durnovaria 1008 - August 2016

DURNOVARIA 1008 NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2016

The Essential Newsletter for the MG Owners Club Dorchester Area 1008

INSIDE THIS MONTH’S NEWSLETTER

* MG RV8 - Project Adder - front cover story * Editor’s Notes * Fancy a New Motor Squire? * Durnovaria Grand Tour of the Isle of Wight * Diary of Events - * “Blobby” Our 1934 MG PA - Peter & Susan Chance * Gartell Light Railway Visit Photos

1994 MG RV8 MGOC Durnovaria 1008 - August 2016

FRONT COVER - As part of the task of reviving the MG tests. The RV8 also has a number of hand pressed panels made sports car, Rover commissioned and carried out an by Abbey Panels, whose other customers include Rolls Royce extensive study into the public perception concerning and Jaguar. These panels are produced to a very high quality the MG name and image. From this investigation it was being near perfect and ready for painting. obvious the octagonal logo still had considerable public The MGRV8 was finally released for public viewing in October appeal. Following this research Rover had three main aims in 1992 and went on sale several months later. The demand in the reintroducing the MG name, to keep the MG name alive, to do United Kingdom was never as strong as it had been hoped, the something as a precursor to an all new MG sports car and to price of £26,000 being a major drawback. However in October remind the public the MGB had been the best selling 1993 “Rover Japan” displayed the RV8 at the Tokyo Motor sports car of all time. Show and the reception was that of Rover then put together a “Star Status” with some 1300 team of specialists to look orders having been secured at rebirthing the MG sports soon after the show. Of car and placing the MG the 2000 RV8’s produced name back before the public - over 75% found their way enter Project Adder: to Japan. A small number were also exported to Rover’s management had been mainland Europe. The final impressed by the proposal to update the MGB with a car was produced on the 22nd modern Rover V8 engine and with the huge success of British November 1995. Motor Heritage parts body shell venture all the necessary ingredients seemed to be present. The project was aimed at The RV8 pictured on the front cover was my personal car, finished potential MG customers who fell into two distinct camps, the in ‘Nightfire Red’ with a matching hood. Only 8% of the total traditionalists and the modernists and the Adder Project was production was in this colour. 79% were finished in ‘Woodcote squarely aimed at bridging or uniting these groups. When the Green’ - a colour preferred in the Japanese market. Many re- project was eventually given the green light Rover imposed very imported cars have had the air-conditioning removed to allow tight budget restraints of about 5 million pounds. more passenger foot space, but mine remained. I bought the RV8 on the strength of the wonderful V8 engine and found the Work started with a new BMH body shell and over this clay was car fast and it felt solidly made, but rather heavy to drive in urban carefully layed and sculptured to eventually produce a full size surroundings. It was more at home covering long distances, model. This model underwent several changes and variations which it did with ease and comfort and with surprising economy. until the final design was chosen. The MGRV8 was designed I sold my RV8 to fund a house move to Dorset from Surrey - a from the outset to take advantage of as much existing MGB wise move! - Mike Benton Hardware as possible, yet the finished product was to contain only 5% original components. The vast majority of parts, MG RV8 including engine, drive train, electrical system, body and trim • Engine : Rover V8 - 3,950 cc are all either totally new or adapted from other Rover products. • Fuel system: Lucas multi-point Early RV8 bodies were of course crash-tested and it was found • Max. power: 190ps @ 4750 rpm that the shells remained supremely strong. Therefore alterations • Max. torque: 318mm @ 3200 rpm required during development were minimal, but even so it was • Performance: 0-60 mph (100 kph) 5.9seconds necessary to add a few holes in order to help with anti-corrosion • Max speed :135 mph (230 kph) treatment. The end result being a far better body shell than the original MGB’s which was proven in both front and rear impact

A MOTORING JOURNALIST’S DRIVING IMPRESSIONS “Acclimatise yourself to the heavy steering and within a short while of setting off, you’ll be marvelling at the RV8’s ride quality. At no point does it jar, or become uncomfortable – in nor- mal driving it take an observant driver to pick up on the rather archaic suspension. Directional stability is impressive, even if it is far less planted than say a TVR. The RV8 may be a cruiser built for country lanes, but it is here where things turn ugly if the driver demands too much. Camber changes and sharp ridges result in too much vertical movement, and if corners are added to the equation, they can all too easily upset the skittish rear end. So- phisticated damping obviously lessens the problem, but RV8 owners need to keep their KONIs in tip-top shape if they are to avoid their cars turning into bucking broncos on demanding B-roads. That is not to say there isn’t a great deal of pleasure from piloting an RV8. Turn down the wick and waft along at a rapid rather than rabid pace, and there’s fun to be had. Even at fairly modest speeds the rear end can get playful, but treat it with respect – slow in, fast out – control the slides, and you’ll enjoy the ride. There’s also an impressive feeling of solidity in the shell, and scuttle shake is only apparent in the most arduous situations. Brakes are strong and faithful – despite rear drums. Do remember there’s no ABS.”

2 MGOC Durnovaria 1008 - August 2016 Editor’s Notes It seems as though our MG season has only just started, for our annual ‘Prod & Poke’ - it’s all quite legal I’m yet I note that we have just one Durnovaria evening told - just bring along your MG and the rest comes run left this year. Ray & Lorraine’s Mystery Tour on naturally. The prodding starts at 7:30pm and poking August 10th starting at the Top O’Town Car Park 6:30 for shortly afterwards. If you fancy a meal beforehand at the 6:45pm, is one not to be missed. Colliton, they offer a wide range of good food, the contact Talking of missing, Sarah and I were not able to join you number is 01305 224504. on 13th July for The Starr’s Mystery Tour, which in Hilary has bought to my attention that on 13th August fact turned out not to be such a mystery as Graham had there is a Country Fayre and Vehicle Rally in aid kindly emailed us all with the route beforehand! However of the RNLI at Spetisbury Manor Blandford Forum I understand everyone had a good run and we were able DT11 9EB. The show features a Dog Show, Ferret to join you all at the Frampton Arms for supper. Roulette, Vintage and Classic Vehicles, Crafts, Cakes, Our next day out in July, is on Sunday 31st when we Tombola, RNLI Souvenirs and much more! In the past head off to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens (“One of Durnovaria members have enjoyed this event and Hilary the finest Gardens I have ever visited” - Alan Titchmarsh) recommends it. We meet as usual at the Top O’Town Car Park at 11:15 Another good event well worth a visit is is the Gala for an 11:30am start. Bring a picnic or eat in ‘The Weekend at Harmans Cross - in September from Colonial Restaurant’. 9th to 11th, organised by the Bournemouth and Poole Two days later on Tuesday 2nd August we all meet Preservation Club - more details at the end of this up again for our monthly meeting at the Colliton Club newsletter. Mike Benton Fancy a new motor squire? The Classic Car Auctions at SWVA, usually turns up quite a selection of MGs and this month is no exception. Below are the MGs on offer at Poole on Friday 29th July. The event attracts a large number of enthusiast as well as dealers. It has become a leading ‘no frills’ event, making a pleasant change from the sometimes ‘overblown’ events charging up to £20 for catalogue entry to view. However, If you intend going along, get there early as parking can be a problem.

MGB Convertible 1973 MGB GT 1972 This vehicle is in top class Tax exempt, in a bright condition and has been dry 1970’s Blaze with dark blue stored since 1997. Restored trim. It has a manual gearbox in 1996 to a very good stan- with overdrive. It has been dard fitted with with roystyle well looked after wheels and an overdrive.

MGB Convertible 1978 MGB GT Sebring 1973 Recent sympathetic recom- This stunning looking mission with MK1 trim and Sebring replica is really eye wire wheels. The hood is catching, finished in red with excellent, as is the wood black trim. The engine is interior cappings. History file running on a DC 45 webber, included - current MOT. with full flow exhaust.

MGC GT 1969 MGB GT 1977 Full respray to a very high Restoration carried out last standard, stainless steel year. Repainted (photos exhaust, brakes overhauled, included), new starter motor, clutch overhauled. New new brakes, new fuel lines lights, new carpets, door full leather interior fitted. No cards and weather seals. advisories on current MOT.

MGB GT Racer 1972 FOR SALE Comes with a comprehen- If you have an MG for sale sive history and photographic or know of one for sale and build history. Brand new 5 would like to advertise the speed gear box conversion, fact - please send the infor- comes with a a pair of racing mation to Mike at helmets, overalls and boots. [email protected]

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Durnovaria Grand Tour of the Isle of Wight - Broadway Park Hotel Sandown by Lorraine Moore

e all met at the lay-by on the A35, except two of Saturday the 18th June - Culver Down and Osborne House us who had decided that no one should ever After breakfast the following morning, we were all in the Car Park Wdrive pass a loo……but we were soon all together in glorious sunshine, putting away our drying cloths and digging and set off from the agreed place, at the agreed time. out the sun cream. Ray Sheath arrived and we all set off in convoy Unfortunately, after a while it started to rain, which meant for Culver Down arriving to find a photographer from the I.o.W sadly that our MGA’s the Midget’s and Roadster’s all had to put their hoods up. Even so, all the MG’s together were a wonderful sight. We arrived at Lymington without further incident and were soon lined up ready to board, By now the weather had really turned for the worse with the rain bouncing off our car bonnets. We were soon safely on board the Ferry and thought it was the perfect opportunity to enjoy our picnic lunch. We all got ashore safely were soon playing “following the Leader” towards the hotel. No sooner had we began, there we were, all turning around due to going completely in the wrong direction. Ray and I were so pleased because we always get lost and it was a bit of a treat to have some company for a change. A MG Club who quickly had us all lined up for a photo shoot. We few incidents were recounted later at the thought the drive was well worth the very bumpy ride going up to hotel, Peter only had one windscreen wiper this view point because the views were spectacular. Dave Moran which doesn’t sound much of a problem, but it presented Roy Sheath with a keepsake from Dorchester MG as was only working on the passenger side leaving Peter reaching a “thank you” for his club camaraderie in showing us around. out through the window trying to clear the windscreen with a Osborne House was next on our agenda, but several, including cloth. us had been there on a previous occasion and decided to do “our own thing”. Dianna and Dennis went off to the famous pearl Ray’s windscreen began misting up during a period of the heaviest rain and thinking I was helping, wiped the screen with a cloth found in the glove compartment, only to find it was a polishing cloth which coated the glass with polish, smearing it and making it almost impossible to see through. Peter and ourselves were the last to arrive at the Hotel after losing our way in the final miles……as I wrote previously, it’s always nice to have company when we get lost. David had reserved parking for us which was overlooked by a Security Camera which gave us all a “peace of mind” and we were soon in Reception collecting our room keys. After unpacking, showering and starring out of the window hoping in vain to see a Red Squirrel. We all congregated in the bar for a well earned drink and believe it or not, all twenty of us sat together in a big circle. Ray Sheath, the Secretary of MGOC- I.o.W. came and introduced himself and discussed plans for our escorted trip to Culver Down the following morning, a local beauty spot that is a must shop and we decided to drive to Newport, a craft shop that I had when you visit this part of the world. After filing in for Dinner and been dealing with “on line” for quite a while was located there taking our places, we were introduced to our server, a young and I was keen to have a browse. After the browse, I thought man called Leon. He wasn’t the most efficient server, but had that maybe it needed another even longer browse and then a very pleasant nature and nothing was “too much trouble” in finally, one last browse for good luck. Loaded down with new his effort to please. We found out later that he had come into purchases, we decided it was time for an ice cream at Sandown the hotel that very afternoon just to collect an application form We arrived back at the hotel to find that there had been a car to apply for a job and there he was, just hours later pressed into casualty, Peter and Anna when starting their car during for the service. morning departure had firstly smelled petrol and then found a

4 MGOC Durnovaria 1008 - August 2016 puddle of petrol under their car. The AA was contacted and a presented him with a glass holding the money, but when sent very helpful local garage was sent and the problem was quickly over by Andy, he thought we were going to tell him off and was dealt with. The evening found everyone in the bar relating their shaking like a leaf. own individual stories, we had again all managed to sit together in a large circle and I realised that one of my own personal “high Monday 20th points” of the trip was just how well everyone was getting on We were up early and looking out of our window on squirrel with everyone else. Dinner was excellent with our now favourite patrol, saw that it was pouring with rain. Packing is never a good server Leon managing to serve us without constantly bringing part of a week-end away, but it was soon done and enjoying our the wrong food and forgetting spoons etc. breakfast with the rest of our group. For the first time ever rain had found it’s way into the car and dripped over our map and Sunday 19th June The Needles and Godshill more importantly, the number we needed to get back onto the After a good breakfast, we all assembled in the car park and Ferry at Yarmouth. We spent an anxious ten minutes before organised ourselves for the “off”. Ray was keen that someone we finally deciphered the information. We all arrived safely and else should lead because we both know that we were bound to after a short wait boarded the Ferry. get lost and although it’s all part of the adventure to us, we felt it wouldn’t be fair on others. We finally set off with Dave leading and on arrival were all delighted to find that Ray Sheath had arranged for us all the park together in the “main street” of the Pleasure Park (ice cream shops / keep sakes / children’s rides etc) that has grow up around The Needles. Some went on the Chair Lift while others just walked around the Pleasure Park, but only after having a cup of tea and a slice of something.

On Leaving the Needles Park, we set off in formation through Rookley to Godshill for more photo shots and Cream Tea. Some how we had managed loose most of the others on the way leaving only Andy and Helen Bedford and us to park up in the rain. Godshill is a beautiful little place, but with the drizzle getting worse by the minute and Cream Teas being served only twenty feet away, we were soon sat at a table. Helen and Ray went to the counter to buy the Cream Teas and we were not disappointed when they returned. Two large scones, a large pot of cream and plenty of jam…….Helen had weakened whilst at the counter and also bought a very large cream filled Meringue and we marvelled where they found room for it! We arrived back at the hotel and only just parked when we finally spotted a Red Squirrel running along a fence. It stopped just long enough for us to have a good look before stealing a nut from a bird table and disappearing into a neighbour’s garden. After showering we again all collected in the bar Dave had arranged a stop for lunch at a very nice pub called The prior to dinner and after thanking David and Lenna New Forest Inn and what a good choice it was, we all selected our for organising such a super trip, all filed into dinner. We had personal choices off the menu and I’m sure no-one had cause to a collection for our server Leon, he had finally got all our meals complain. All in all, I thought it was a fabulous week-end away and right and we thought he deserved a proper MG thank you. Ray a tremendous vote of thanks has to go to both Dave and Lenna. Lorraine. 5 MGOC Durnovaria 1008 - August 2016

EVENTS DIARY

Next Weekend Run Sunday July 31st Next Club Meeting Tuesday 2nd August Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens ‘PROD & POKE’ BRING YOUR MG

WEEKEND RUNS MONTHLY TUESDAY CLUB EVENINGS JULY AUGUST Sunday 31st Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens Tuesday 2nd ‘Prod & Poke’ bring your MG Top O’Town Car Park 11:15 for 11:30am SEPTEMBER AUGUST Tuesday 6th Wayne’s MG ‘Beetle Drive Sunday 28th Stourhead House & Garden Top O’Town Car Park 11:15 for 11:30am OCTOBER th SEPTEMBER Tuesday 4 Murder Mystery Evening Sunday 25th End of Season Run to NOVEMBER The Fox Inn Ansty Tuesday 1st AGM & Quiz 8pm prompt Top O’Town Car Park 11:15 for 11:30am DECEMBER Please note that events may change or be amended - please check Tuesday 6TH Christmas Dinner (venue TBA) the current newsletter or contact a committee member All meetings at The Colliton Club 7:30 for 8pm: Colliton House, County Hall, Dorchester DT1 1XJ Tel. 01305 224503 Last Evening Run of the Season! Ray & Lorraine’s Mystery Tour MGOC 1008 DURNOVARIA CONTACTS

Chairman - Ray Moore WEDNESDAY EVENING RUNS T: 01305 268105 E: [email protected] th JULY 13 Graham Starr’s Mystery Tour Vice Chairman & Events Organiser - Peter Elliott Top O’Town Car Park 6:30 for 6:45pm T: 01258 451763 E: [email protected] AUG 10th Ray & Lorraine’s Mystery Tour Treasurer & Secretary - Paul Storey Top O’Town Car Park 6:30 for 6:45pm T: 01305 848656 E: [email protected] Charity Organiser and Assistant Secretary - Hilary Storey T: 01305 848656 E: [email protected] Committee Members Alan Cooper T: 07815 305619 E: [email protected] Mike Benton - Newsletter - T: 01929 554250 E: [email protected]

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‘Blobby’ - Our 1934 MG PA - the story of how we acquired our 82 year old MG by Peter Chance My desire to have an MG sports car goes back 60 years to neer working in the aircraft industry and undertook a full me- the time when I was at college studying agriculture. Very chanical restoration to the highest standards. On the file there few students at that time had a car but one, who became is a letter from Peter Green, Chairman of the Triple M Group for a friend, had a T series sports car. I was fortunate to trav- many years, to say he had a new set of high quality pistons but el with him and decided that I must have one when funds it would require a mortgage to cover the cost. allowed. As the years rolled by the thought kept coming During his restoration Paul fitted the Volumex Supercharger and back to me. the Wilson Preselector gearbox. Both are units dating from the time the car was manufactured. They are exactly as fitted to MGs in the 1930s for trials use and the casings are embossed with the MG logo. Having completed the mechanical restoration Paul suffered a major stroke and was therefore unable to undertake the bodywork. Sadly he died the day after we collected the car! I hope we can keep it in the condition he would have wished. Since we purchased Blobby we organised the restoration of the bodywork. Before doing so we made a great effort to establish the shade of blue at the time of manufacture. We managed to contact a car upholsterer who had an original promotional leaflet for the model and he confirmed the only standard blues were Cambridge blue or the body and Oxford blue for the wings and running boards. The prestigious colours hardly sit easily with the name Blobby! The new price of the PA was £222 in standard colours, either two-tone or mono-colour. An extra ten guineas was charged for non standard colours. In 1972 I was seconded to the Guernsey States Department as Agricultural Advisor. At that time Susan had an old Austin 1100 which was coming to the end of its life. In 1976 we saw a Tri- umph Herald (1970) advertised for sale in the Guernsey Press and decided to buy it. The owner told me that he was selling the car as he was getting married and could not afford a wife and a car! He was asking £480 and I offered him £460, which was accepted. Over the years my conscience has pricked me for knocking him down when he need funds to get married. The Triumph is still the one we have 40 years later. As it was a nice sports car the pros- pect of an MG dropped down my list of priorities. However, a neighbour had two magnificent When our car was bare metal stripped, it revealed a body with Aston Martins dating only the running boards non-original. Until recently ‘vintage’ back to 1923 and 1933. designation required a car to have three of five original com- I mentioned my old de- ponents - chassis, body, engine, gearbox or rear axle casing. sire for an MG and he persuaded me that if I purchased one I This position may have changed now. Our car has three original would never have any regrets. In 2011 we purchased BLB209. components - chassis, body and rear axle. In addition the pre- The purchase was 60 years after my initial thoughts on an MG. selector gearbox is exactly as fitted to Midgets at the time of Clearly, I have developed procrastination into a fine art. manufacture. The engine block was, however, replaced by my Our PA - BLB209 was christened ‘Blobby’ by Susan, due to the predecessor as it was cracked, probably due to frost damage. registration letters. The car came with three files of records from In total the car is surprising original. This is amazing as the cars the date of production 82 years ago, to the time when we pur- were only built to last five years due to developing technology. chased it in 2011. The car came off the Abingdon production The Midget Register shows that approximately 50% of the PAs line on 20 September 1934 and was purchased by a Mr Scala in and PBs are still in existence. Probably a number of them are in London on 18 October 1934. We are the seventh owners and pieces on garage floors! it had spent the whole of its life in the London area prior to our The standard PA was considered by many to be underpowered. purchase. However, this was overcome by the fitting of a Supercharger. From the records, one of the earlier purchasers refers to inspect- This together with the pre-selector gearbox makes it a very nice ing the car in an orchard together with a an MG J2 where they car to drive. Three years ago we attended an MG rally at Llan- were both full of leaves. He comments that at the time of manu- erchindda near Llandovery in Wales. The owner of the excellent facture the car was painted blue. This is confirmed by the pro- accommodation took a photograph of our car which was subse- duction sheet. Subsequently it had been red, yellow and green quently reproduced on canvas and used at the NEC Classic Car before being returned to blue. He attributed its good condition to Show for the promotion of classic car events in Wales. When the number of coats of paint applied over the years! Susan discovered this she ordered a copy which now hangs on The owner immediately prior to my purchase, Paul Duncombe, the wall of our living room. A constant reminder of happy motor- bought the car in 1999. Fortunately he was a chartered engi- ing events when sitting at home on cold winter evenings. 7 MGOC Durnovaria 1008 - August 2016

The background to the development of the MG PA seater sports car and an airline coupe. Although MG was very The PA and PB models had a relatively short production period successful with the J2, PA and PB they were hardly in the forefront between 1934 and 1935. Production of the Midget commenced of technical development. The PA and PB continued to have a in 1928 and was known as the Jarvis MG. Following further small engine and crash gearbox when other manufacturers were development, this became the MG J2 and was very popular introducing synchromesh gearboxes. Likewise MG stuck to cable due mainly to it’s achievements in trials events. It only had an brakes when other manufactures were introducing hydraulics. 847cc engine but when supercharged displayed a remarkable In 1935 Lord Nuffield performance for a car which only cost £199. The major re-organised his two shortcoming of the car was that it had a small crankshaft with production units, Morris only two main bearings. This frequently failed, particularly when and MG, into one. the engine was supercharged for trials work and became known At this time he also as ‘the bent wire crankshaft’. The recession in 1929 resulted in withdrew from trials reducing sales for the larger and more expensive MGs. All this work which had done came about when MG moved it’s production plant from Oxford so much to create the to Abingdon hence production was focused primarily on the reputation of MG. The cheaper Midget. amalgamation allowed the simplification of the production process with Morris and MG sharing components. Prior to this Cecil Kimber had been the MG PA Midget Supercharged Special mastermind behind the development of the J2, PA and PB. The change to one business unit represented the end of MG as a separate business.

MG PA Airline Coupé

The car quickly became the best selling small sports car in the world. Production of the J2 ceased in 1934 and was replaced with the PA which had a slightly larger body and an improved engine but still of only 847cc. The crankshaft was more substantial with three bearings and failure was never heard of MG PA Cutaway Drawing again. The body of the PA remained very similar in design to the J2 but was slightly larger and the cost increased to £220. The PB was followed by the TA in late 1935. This was a larger The PA was replaced by the PB in 1935 and was only in production car although very similar in design to the PA and the PB. A for approximately one year. This car was almost identical to major improvement were an increase in engine size to 1292cc the PA except for the grill which changed from honeycomb to which removed much of the incentive to supercharge the engine. vertical strips. The engine block remained the same except for Other improvements were synchromesh and third and fourth a slight increase in bore size which gave a capacity of 939 cc. gears and the introduction of hydraulic brakes. This resulted in a The price was now £222. for the PB. dramatic increase in MG sports car production. This expansion was stimulated to a large extent by the presence of American Approximately 3,000 PAs and PBs were produced of which 1,900 forces in the UK during and after the war and their enchantment were the two seater sports car. The remainder were the four with MG sports cars. Peter Chance

MG P-Type used in the 2011 Movie ‘My Week With Marilyn’ - set in 1956, with Michelle Williams as Marilyn Monroe, Kenneth Branagh as Laurence Olivier & Judi Dench as Sybil Thorndike

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