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spoodler said:
Missed out on a lot last year due to the Austin hot rod not being on the road; bought a little plaything so we don't miss this year! Bracing drive home from the South Coast after picking it up this morning.. MGB based NG TA.
Interesting car would be interested in seeing what it looks like under the bonnet?
good ole FE 390 BB 
2 owners from new and a tarmac rally car for much of its life. 240bhp. 950kg. Massive turbo lag followed by an equally massive kick up the ar*e.
A back end that fishtails at the slightest provocation and a screaming, clattering assault on the senses just 6 inches from the back of your head.
What's not to like!!
spoodler said:
Missed out on a lot last year due to the Austin hot rod not being on the road; bought a little plaything so we don't miss this year! Bracing drive home from the South Coast after picking it up this morning.. MGB based NG TA.
That looks like a JC Midge to me not an NG ??N.
JC Midge was mostly Triumph based (chassis) and built from plans (plywood and ally...). The NG TA was built on an NG chassis using MGB or Marina 1.8 running gear, a fibreglass body tub and an ally bonnet - could be ordered as a kit or a fully built car. NG were the initials of the original designer. They went on to make some lower slung models, still mainly MGB, but using the Rover V8 and a few later cars had Ford major components.
spoodler said:
JC Midge was mostly Triumph based (chassis) and built from plans (plywood and ally...). The NG TA was built on an NG chassis using MGB or Marina 1.8 running gear, a fibreglass body tub and an ally bonnet - could be ordered as a kit or a fully built car. NG were the initials of the original designer. They went on to make some lower slung models, still mainly MGB, but using the Rover V8 and a few later cars had Ford major components.
...and there's an active owners club website with info on all NG models: http://www.ngownersclub.org.uk/spoodler said:
JC Midge was mostly Triumph based (chassis) and built from plans (plywood and ally...). The NG TA was built on an NG chassis using MGB or Marina 1.8 running gear, a fibreglass body tub and an ally bonnet - could be ordered as a kit or a fully built car. NG were the initials of the original designer. They went on to make some lower slung models, still mainly MGB, but using the Rover V8 and a few later cars had Ford major components.
Very Similar…I can see that the Later V8 NG TC's were much lower slung / wider. I wonder if NG bought the rights from JC many years ago. I know a lot of kit cars developed this way through many enthusiast buyers…The TA looks strikingly similar to the old Midge which must have been one of the first kit type cars of the era.Very interesting.
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epoch911 said:
2 owners from new and a tarmac rally car for much of its life. 240bhp. 950kg. Massive turbo lag followed by an equally massive kick up the ar*e.
A back end that fishtails at the slightest provocation and a screaming, clattering assault on the senses just 6 inches from the back of your head.
What's not to like!!
epoch911 said:
2 owners from new and a tarmac rally car for much of its life. 240bhp. 950kg. Massive turbo lag followed by an equally massive kick up the ar*e.
A back end that fishtails at the slightest provocation and a screaming, clattering assault on the senses just 6 inches from the back of your head.
What's not to like!!
Sitting here looking at a bleak if bright snowscape, summer seems a long way off....
Though I no longer own these cars I still have pictures to remind myself of the good times shared with them....though much longer in restoration than enjoyment !
First up, though in no particular order is my old 1951 Riley RMA....
Original owner was a serving British officer in Malaya.....history was extensive and even included a wonderful Shipping Insurance Certificate for the voyage back to Blighty !
Though I no longer own these cars I still have pictures to remind myself of the good times shared with them....though much longer in restoration than enjoyment !
First up, though in no particular order is my old 1951 Riley RMA....
Original owner was a serving British officer in Malaya.....history was extensive and even included a wonderful Shipping Insurance Certificate for the voyage back to Blighty !
Edited by Vee8man on Tuesday 3rd February 12:17
mehere said:
'twas sunny yesterday - only dry salt on roads - so went out on business in one of the motors:-
Beautiful thing, and I love the colour and interior.I keep hanging my nose over an XK 120/140/150, but I'm never sure how they drive?
I guess I'm worried if I try one it'll shatter the illusion, but to me the XK fixed head coupes, especially the 120, are just the most beautiful elegant shape.
Please tell me they drive great?
Is that like one of those BMW e-numbers that only those beardy types who are "in the club" understand?Gassing Station | Classic Cars and Yesterday's Heroes | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff