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MG TD TF 1500 - MG EX 2011

Many people are aware of the MG EX speed record vehicles produced by the MG factory. Perhaps the most famous is the EX 181 which produced the fastest speeds ever recorded by an MG at the Bonneville Salt flats with Sir Sterling Moss at the wheel. What was not known was that the original MG EX speed vehicle was manufactured with the intention of running the Auto Bahn during the 1936 Olympics. Unfortunately Adolph Hitler made a last minute decision to not allow the speed run fearing it might reflect poorly on German technology. The EX remained at the factory until the start of WWII at which time it was hidden away in an at an assembly workers basement. The basement was bricked in as a hiding spot right along with the EX and the accompanying documentation. The assembly worker was called into service as a Spitfire pilot and unfortunately was lost at sea in 1943. The car remained hidden in his basement and it's location was unknown. Because of the war and the few people that were involved in the project the original EX was forgotten. Forgotten until 2008 that is. With the financial collapse of the world markets the present owners of the late assembly workers property decided a remodel was in order on their home to try and add some income as a bed and breakfast. To their surprise when they knocked through the wall they found the once lost glorious original EX. The owners contacted a few friends at Abingdon and none would believe that such a vehicle ever existed. They did however come into contact with Sir Monte of Python, a former plant worker and WWII infantry hero. He was one of the original workers on the project and had just assumed it was lost in the bombings. With his assistance the new owners were able to get it into it's original running condition. The bread and breakfast idea has been abandoned and they have now supplemented their income by showing this magnificent original MG EX. 75 years after it's original planed run it has been christened EX 2011 and now the public can view it's maiden run at MG 2011 . The beautiful art deco styling cues are a testament to the "Stream Liner" design of the time



LaVerne

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LaVerne

Hi LaVerne,
. April Fools Day isn't for a cupla mo.s yet ;-)
Al

You had me for a few lines, but Sir Monte finished it off for sure. Nice pix, good job.
A W Parker

LaVerne, time on your hands?? ha ha That would be a great Valve Cover Racer but the wheels seem a little tough to roll. I love it...
Tom Maine (TD8105)

Look a little closer Tom. You will see the internal CD rollers. Rolls very well. Plan on running it at Reno.
LaVerne

Definitely bring it to Reno. You make the greatest innovative models LaVerne. Keep 'em coming and see you in Reno -- John
John Brickell

"Sir Monte of Python" LMAO
Nice rcr ...must be cold in CO.
got that A all sanded down already?

Had me for a few lines as have a friend with a 1929 Lincoln Triple Cowl with a very simular story line...being hidden not by, but from Hitler and lost for years. The thing is about a block & a half long.
David Sheward

Nice one! Where did you get the exhaust from; a fifties pram?

I've discovered that "weight rules" in this form of sport and as long the weight isn't limited, the heaviest VCR seems to go the fastest in the end. Your spinners are a nice way to gain weight and styling.

One tip: bring spare CD's. I've seen CD-wheels shatter into a thousand pieces when the going got tough on the slope. Some way to adjust the tracking easily is also recommended.

To be different and for reliability my MG ZA Magnette 1500 VCR rides on a mixture of Campagnolo and Shimano racing-bicycle hubs which are extremely strong, but they seem to lose a bit on the rolling resistance when compared to the usual CD solution. I'll post some pictures tonight.

P.S. I'm NOT taking this too seriously.....
Willem vd Veer

She's all MG except the wheels and axles. Was gonna mount another knock off on the rear but she weighs in at just a few ounces over 10 lbs now. No limit in Reno per the posted rules but 10 lbs seems to be the guide line. Exhaust pipe is a wind shield pillar from an MGA with the mounting bracket cut off. When the weather warms up I'll do some track testing.

Cammpy hubs...wow those were pretty expensive back in the day.

Haven't really touched the A yet. Too busy devloping the 3 VCRs.
LaVerne

Missed the CD's. Should run like a champ.
Tom Maine (TD8105)

IMHO:
Blue Ray copies of the Holy Grail would be "period correct" tyres for this one.
I checked my History books and I also believe that was "Lord" Monte of Python.
(I'm not dead ...just sleeping)
David Sheward

So you're telling me your new A project is complete, right?
efh Haskell

Here's photo 1 of my VCR


Willem vd Veer

and photo 2 showing the "wheels"


Willem vd Veer

<<Exhaust pipe is a wind shield pillar from an MGA with the mounting bracket cut off.>>

Well, then I wasn't far off with my fifties pram....?
Ducking for cover now.
Willem vd Veer

You guys are pretty high tech.
I think I'm going to toss my valve cover racer back in the garage bin and forget about that event at Reno!
How about a cigar-smoking contest?
JohnD
Deikis

John D, LOL but not a bad idea; don't need a contest, just the cigars
-- John
John Brickell

That was awesome!

I wish I was going to be there to see it run.
Carl Floyd

Good looker Laverne

Take care though, I built my valve cover racer from an MG midget valve cover and put the wheels inside like yours. Unfortunately, it tended to turn over prior to getting to the end of the track. Your spinners may help a bit.
Bruce Cunha

Bring your cover John. The fun is in particapating.

You bring up an interesting subject Bruce. My brother inlaw owns a very succsessful NAPA store and a few years back while at their meetings in Atlanta they were brain storming national advertising ideas. NASCAR is a big deal to the good ol boys and the more you see their logo going around the track the better they like it. My brother inlaw suggested that the put big NAPA logos on the bottom of Waltrips car simnce he spent so much time upside down. The excecs were not ammused. That story stayed in my brain so when I built Smiling Bob I incorporated that into his story line.


LaVerne

Laverne..
Beautiful jobs. Both are winners just standing still.
On the Chrome one is that real chrome or powder coat?
Sandy
ss sanders

Thanks Sandy, It's all chrome. Came on my TF to me that way. Has a few dings and I replaced it with a cast one. I had some wire wheels I had powder coated years ago with a finish called "near chrome". Not bad but I'd never powder coat wire wheels again. Pictue of them before I replaced em with some real ones.


LaVerne

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