MG Archives - The Weekly Driver

Both Ken Miles Specials Return to the Course That Disqualified Him in 1952

Ken Miles built two MG specials that beat everything under 1500cc at Pebble Beach. R1 and the Flying Shingle both return for the 75th Concours on August 16.

Car Culture, Features

Use It, Break It, Fix It: A Welsh Mechanic on Keeping Classics on the Road

Tim Winton fixes classic cars in west Wales and drives his own to the shops. His "use it, break it, fix it" philosophy is a case for driving the car you bought.

Podcast

#97, Don Martine, Pacific Grove inn owner, MG museum curator

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 46:15 — 63.5MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreIt’s unlikely anyone is more knowledgeable and as fond of their favorite carmaker than Don Martine is about MG. A guest staying at the Martine Inn in Pacific Grove, California who appreciates automobiles and nature gets two treats. Not only do they experience classic accommodations across the street from the Pacific Ocean, but the location also pays homage to the British manufacturer. The Inn is home to the proprietor’s museum of MGs and memorabilia. From paintings on the Inn’s walls to vintage automotive posters positioned around the property, all things MG are featured as is Martine’s legacy as a driver, mechanic and historian. As