Vintage MGs

Model Guide

The first MGs were Morris motor cars modified by Cecil Kimber at Morris Garages in Oxford. Unfortunately, none of these early motorcars, often referred to as Raworth Chummies, are known to exist. The first known use of the stylised octagonal MG badge was in The Oxford Times in March 1923.

All the models, except the Raworths and Tigresses, came with a variety of bodies – 2-seaters with dicky seats, 4-seater tourers, saloons, salonettes and some coach-built bodies. The 18/80 also had wide bodied and narrow bodied ‘speed models’. The Tigresses had a special body similar to the speed model.

So, you’re looking to buy a Vintage MG?

The formative years of Morris Garages and MG are 1924 and earlier. Indeed, Morris Garages, a subsidiary of Morris Motors Ltd., were mounting special bodies on the Cowley and later the Oxford chassis as early as 1921. For the purposes of this article 1925 is taken as the start of MG production with significant sales of the MG Super Sports (the MG 14/28 Bullnose) in that year.

Here is a detailed model review and buying guide for the Vintage MG models.

Owning a Vintage MG

Stay tuned! Helpful resources for the Vintage MGs are coming soon.

Run by dedicated and friendly MG enthusiasts, we are here to help you get the most out of owning your MG. Our Vintage Register is run by enthusiastic volunteers and technical experts who will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have when it comes to owning a Vintage MG.

For details see the Vintage Register website.

If you’re a non-member reading this and want to take advantage of the benefits not only with our Registers but across the Club, what are you waiting for? Join today and become part of the original club for MG owners.