Celebrate MG’s 100th birthday at the British Motor Museum!

Published: 28/04/2023

The British Motor Museum will celebrate the 100th birthday of the MG at a special event on Saturday 27 May.

This event will appeal to anyone who loves MG cars, whether they have owned one in the past, know someone who has one or would simply like to see these iconic cars proudly displayed together.

The MG Owners' Club, the Early MG Society, the MG Octagon Car Club, the MG 'T' Society, and the MG Car Club have all joined forces to organise this exciting centenary event. 

There will be plenty for visitors to enjoy including a timeline of 100 MGs on display, plus the 1925 ‘Old Number One’, which was the inspiration for the MG sports car. There will also be a Spitfire flypast (subject to weather), MG Specialist traders, souvenir merchandise, MG archive films in the cinema, a Pride of Ownership competition, Sporting Bears charity rides and a series of road runs arriving throughout the day.

Visitors can also enjoy entertainment from the Barn-Ettes, a popular vintage singing group. In the evening, there will be a Centenary Dinner with guest speaker, Dr Ian Pogson, which will be ticketed separately via https://www.mgcentenary.co.uk/. 

Tom Caren, Show Manager at the British Motor Museum, stated, “We’re delighted to be hosting this special event to celebrate the 100th birthday of the iconic MG with displays, a Spitfire flypast, competitions, charity rides, live music and a special dinner in the evening. A landmark anniversary like this doesn’t come along too often, so please do come along and make the most of a superb and memorable day out!”

Vehicle display is just £10, which includes entry to display a vehicle and admission. Tickets for the 3-course dinner cost £49.95 per person. Show tickets cost £14.50 per adult, £9 per child, £12.50 per concession and £40 for a family. All tickets must be pre-booked and include entry to the Museum and the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Collection. 

For more information about the event, please call 01926 895300 or visit https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/mg-centenary