Kim

A biography of MG founder Cecil Kimber

John Pressnell

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English

Dalton Watson Fine Books
05 October 2023

Motor cars: general interest

A biography of the man behind the MG.

M.G., the world's most-loved make of sports car, was created in the 1920s by Cecil Kimber—invariably known as Kim. Rising above disability, with his energy, enthusiasm, and vision Kimber became a leading figure in the British motor industry.

Initially placing sporty bodies on Morris chassis, within a few years he had built M.G. into the leading European manufacturer of sports cars, with an impressive record of competition successes. He survived industrial upheaval only to fall victim to the venomous internal politics of M.G.'s parent company. Sacked from his high-profile job, he was preparing to bounce back when he lost his life in a needless accident.

Respected businessman, wayward husband, and fallible parent—Kimber was a man of surprising contrasts. Here for the first time is the colorful story of the man behind those famous initials.

By: John Pressnell
Imprint: Dalton Watson Fine Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 290mm,
ISBN: 9781956309119
ISBN 10: 195630911X
Pages: 536
Publication Date: 05 October 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Jon Pressnell is a journalist and automotive historian. Best known for his contributions to Classic & Sports Car magazine, for which he has written since the 1980s, he has a reputation as a rigorous and original researcher. Amongst his books are histories of the Mini, the Citroën Traction Avant and DS, and the Austin-Healey, as well as his previous Dalton Watson title, ""Marcel Pourtout: Carrossier"". His ground-breaking Morris – The Cars and the Company won the 2014 Michael Sedgwick Award presented by the Society of Automotive Historians in Britain. More recently he has authored, for Kidston of Geneva, the much-praised The Lamborghini Miura, voted RAC ‘Motoring Book of the Year’ for 2021. Jon Pressnell lives in southwest France and works additionally as a book editor and editorial consultant."