In this fascinating book, MG expert Neil Cairns tells the full story of these rare cars that caused controversy when they were launched due to accusations of badge engineering. However, they proved in many ways to be ahead of their time, as badge-engineered cars became the norm. Although the Riley and Farina MG saloons were criticised for not having the performance and taut handling of the previous MG Magnette model, they form an important part of the history of MG as well as that of Morris, Austin and Riley.
Neil Cairns currently holds the posts of the MG Car Club's Y Register Technical Adviser, the MG Octagon Car Clubs Y Type Technical Adviser and answers queries from all over the world. He has published on-line MG Engines 1935-1991. The MG Octagon Car Clubs sells his Living With The XPAG, Living With The Y Type and the The MG Magnette Mk3 & Mk4 Cinderella.