MG History
1924
The Octagon badge was registered as an MG trademark. MG’s 14/28 Super Sports model went on sale. The first MG sports car was the Old Number One: small, fast and fun to drive.
1930
In 1930, MG made their first big splash on the racing circuit at Brooklands, the world’s first banked concrete racetrack. The tiny MGs beat the powerful Bentleys. One Bentley driver said, “We’ve been invaded by fleas.”
MG dominated racing events throughout the ’30s: winning the Irish Grand Prix, Isle of Man Tourer’s Trophy, the Ulster TT as well as wins in Italy (the first non-Italian team to do so), Germany and Monaco.
A class win with the K3 at the 1933 Mille Miglia road race was the first time a non-Italian team had won. Then MG turned their focus onto speed records.
1932
The Magic Midget reached 87mph, breaking the previous speed record of 85mph.
The EX 127 reached 140mph on the German Autobahn before being acquired by Mercedes Benz for study.
1935
EX 135 hit a record breaking 33 1.5 km/h.
1938
The MG TC was produced just before WWII broke out.
WWII 1939 – 45
MG stopped car production and helped with the war effort, repairing Matilda tanks and assembling British bomber cockpits.
Production of the MG TC resumed. It was tiny, handled well and was a lot of fun. It was a big hit in the US. More than half the TCs built ended up in the US.
1947
The Duke of Edinburgh was the most famous TC customer.
1955
MGA was the streamlined, next-generation sports car.
1957
British legend, Sir Stirling Moss, broke the land speed record in the mid-engined MG EX 181, nicknamed ‘Roaring Raindrop’, at Salt Flats, Utah. He smashed the previous record, driving at 395.31 km/h, 20% faster than the previous record holder.
1962
The MGA model was strengthened by the addition of the more comfortable MGB model. Great fun to drive with a shorter chassis and larger cabin. Produced until 1980, it was the most successful MGever made.
1975
The one millionth car was built; a unique LHD MGB roadster finished in Brooklands Green with Jubilee GT livery and wheels.
2000
MG Rover Group is formed following separation from the BMW Group.
2014
MG celebrated its 90th year with a spectacular event at Silverstone, and unveiled the MG3 and MG6 90th Limited Edition models. MG wins the BTCC Manufacturer Championship.
2016
MG Motor Australia and New Zealand is officially launched in Sydney.
2017
MG is the first Chinese-manufactured vehicle to be awarded a five-star rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).
2018
MG enters into a three-year sponsorship deal with the National Basketball League.
2019
MG opens its first company-owned flagship showroom, Sydney City MG in Alexandria
2020
MG becomes the major sponsor of the Port Adelaide Football Club and Melbourne Stars cricket team;
MG ZS EV is launched as the most affordable electric vehicle in Australia.
2021
MG Motor breaks into top-10 selling automotive brands in Australia for the first time. It also reveals a refreshed logo as it moves towards a new energy future.
