The birth ofa legend
MG was born from a desire to make driving exciting. At Morris Garages, Cecil Kimber turned everyday cars into something special.
From the start, MG stood for spirit, style, and performance - built to be felt, not just driven.
William Morris (founder)
Cecil Kimber (co-founder)
Cecil Kimber’s vision begins,with the first MG models emergingcarrying a performance-first DNA
MG "Old Number" One (1925)
Speed takesthe shape
MG finds its home in Abingdon and its confidence on the track. This era proves MG is more than capable of engineering cars for real-world thrills.
Records weren’t just headlines – they were proof that MG belonged amongst the great performance marques of the time.
Abingdon becomes MG’s heartland,where speed milestones are achievedand the brand’s motorsport credibility grows.
Racing theworld
MG rose to prominence in international motorsport, proving the strength of British engineering on the world’s most demanding tracks.
Founded in Oxford, MG set out to build lightweight sports cars that made driving thrilling and accessible.
MG MGA model (1955-1962)
From racing at Le Mans to setting land-speed records,MG gained global motorsport recognitionand expanded its export success worldwide.
An icon offreedom
MG became a cultural symbol - stylish, youthful, and driven by passion.
From the beginning, MG focused on lightweight sports cars designed to make driving thrilling and accessible.
The MGB (1962–1980) becomes a legend,reinforcing MG’s performance-led identityand strengthening its global enthusiast culture.
Revival withpurpose
MG reignited excitement with new energy and new models. The story continued, rooted in community and inspired by a love of driving.
From Abingdon to the track again, MG reminded the world what it means to build cars with character.
The global launch of the MGF marked MG’s return to Abingdonand a renewed presence in touring car racing.
A new globalchapter
MG evolved into a modern global brand, broadening its lineup for today’s drivers as design and advanced technology moved to the forefront.
This chapter was about access and ambition - creating cars that fit real lives, without losing MG’s soul.
New body styles were introduced as MG expanded its global footprint,establishing a modern MG identity.
Driven bytomorrow
MG steps into the future through electrification and bold innovation, shaping the next chapter of its global story.
The mission remains the same: deliver driving joy, reimagined for a new generation.