The MG Z cars were produced at a pivotal time when the MG Rover Group
separated from their previous owners BMW and stood alone in the highly
competitive mass car market. In this readable book, motoring journalist
and Austin Rover expert Craig Cheetham reveals the inside story of the
development of the range of MG Z cars that were designed to save the
company. The book explores the formation of the Phoenix Corporation, the
holding company for the MG Rover Group. It also looks at the design and
engineering initiatives that would make the MG Z cars more than just a
clever rebranding exercise, producing cars with lasting appeal. The book
describes the MG Z versions of the Rover 25, the Rover 45 and the Rover
75, providing insights into how each of the models was re-engineered to
meet the demanding standards of MG's heritage. It also describes the
fortunes of the Z cars in motorsport, in particular the British Touring
Car Championship. The book reveals how, despite all these efforts, MG
Rover eventually ran out of money, bringing an end the British-owned
mass car industry. Complete with tips for owners and prospective buyers
on what to look out for, this book is an essential guide to the MG Z
cars.
