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Publisher: Motorbooks
Authors: F. Wilson McComb

ISBN: 0760319898
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Summary: Excellent source of information of the history of MG
After owning an MG for over 15 years, and reading what I thought was everything I could find, this new version of the book is everything I expected. The writing is very informative, and the pics in the book are most enjoyable. I think this book is a must have for the MG enthusiast.

Summary: Recognized as THE one-volume history of MG
F. Wilson McComb's book is probably the best single work on the MG Car Company, Ltd. He covers in exhaustive but very readable detail the history of MGs, from Old Number One to nearly the last MGBs. McComb covers the racing efforts, from British hillclimbs to perhaps MG's greatest outright win at the Nurburgring in 1967. Copious photographs illustrate the work and the appendix provides a wealth of technical detail on each MG ever produced. A tremendous effort and a very rewarding book.

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	The Complete MG TD Restoration Manual Publisher: Horst Schach Authors: Horst Schach
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	MG T Series In Detail: TA-TF 1935-54 (In Detail) Publisher: Herridge & Sons Ltd. Authors: Paddy Willmer
ISBN: 0954106369 List Price: $49.95 Amazon Price: $31.47 Usually ships in 24 hours Buy this book from amazon.com or from amazon.co.uk	Avg Cusomer Rating: 4 Reviews: Summary: good addition to mg library This book is a good addition to any MG library.It is well written, the photos are excellent, the production value is very high. The TA detailed section is very interesting as is the chapter on racing. I had the pleasure of meeting Paddy in 1998 during our G.R.A.B.,(Grand Rallye Around Britain) trip to England with our TC's. When I had mechanical difficulties Paddy was there watching and commenting while I repaired my TC. I also got a chance to have a short ride in Ken Selby's ,(Cream Crackers Team)TA. Ron Simon Summary:

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	MG-34 - MG-42: German Universal Machine Guns Publisher: Ian D. Skennerton Authors: Folke Myrvang
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MG Midget, Austin-Healey Sprite, 1958-1980 (Haynes Manuals)

Publisher: Haynes Manuals, Inc.
Authors: John Haynes

ISBN: 085696588X
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Summary: Invaluable aid to a Midget owner
I have this book and despite the occasional grease stain I have found it practically invaluable. I went through a complete engine/transmission/and rear end rebuild with out troubles. This book has conversion tables, linguistic translations and orignal specifications for the Midget. The amount of information in this book is well worth the price.

Summary: Advantages and disadvantages...
The manual the other reviewer is obviously referring to is a reprint of the factory service and driver's manuals. (If that's not enough of a clue to identify it, you're out of luck...) Thus, it has all the original information. Definitely good to have.

HOWEVER, since it is the factory manual, it refers to all the dealership tools, most of which are unavailable, or are prohibitively expensive. This is where the Haynes manual shines. Since they base their manual on an actual disassembly and reassembly of the car, they can (and do) offer ways to do the job without the factory tools. I have them both, and refer to each frequently.

I don't understnd the problem with terminology. Both manuals use the same (British) terminology, and the Haynes has a "translation table". In any case, either one beats the equivalent Clymer or Chilton's.

Summary: Barely sufficient for beginners.
The Haynes' assume you know too much. They leave out certain important details on occasion and don't always identify all the parts they talk about with a diagram. If I wasn't already somewhat familiar with some of the terminology, in many cases I wouldn't have (and sometimes didn't) know what in the heck they were talking about. Really what is needed is a narrower scope and more than one book on the Sprite/Midgets. If you are serious about working on your Spridget, get a more complete official manual (hint). I won't be rude and say what the book is in this review, but Amazon carries this better one too.

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	MG TCs Forever An Appreciation and Reference Publisher: Mike's Garages Authors: Michael Sherrell
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	Mg Midget & Austin-Healey Sprite: Step-By-Step Service Guide (Porter Manuals) Publisher: Chilton Book Company Authors: Chilton Book Company
ISBN: 1899238077 List Price: $34.95 Amazon Price: This item is currently not available. Buy this book from amazon.com or from amazon.co.uk	Avg Cusomer Rating: 4 Reviews: Summary: Great book that's easy for beginners and experts I thought this was an excellent book. It outlines required service intervals (it includes handy checklists), and has lots of pictures, which are very handy for a beginner like me. Summary:

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	Mg Saloon Cars: From the 1920s to the 1970s Publisher: Bay View Books Authors: Anders Ditlev Clausager Simon Clay
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