B&G Open Day 2005

Fantastic day - thanks to everyone who attended our 2nd Open day held on 25th June. Here are some pictures of the event and results of our fun competitions held on the day:

Adrian and Mark won our Pit Stop Challenge this year in a time of 1 minute 37.78 secs. Other worthy contenders were;
Steve and David in 1.38.15
Paul and Gayle in 1.47.37
And a special mention for our only all girl team of Maxine and Carol who completed the four wheel change in a time of 2.44.75.




The B&G Trivia Quiz had everyone thinking and much deliberating took place, so to ease your minds here are the answers:

  1. What does MG stand for?
    Ans: Morris Garages
  2. What is the famous Abingdon telephone number?
    Ans: 251
  3. Name the three British MG Clubs?
    Ans: The MG Car Club, MG Owners Club, Octagon Car Club
  4. What year did the last MG roll off the line at the Abingdon factory?
    Ans: 1980
  5. What year did MG Rover start producing the MGF?
    Ans: 1995
  6. Which famous driver drove MG EXE 181 to its world record?
    Ans: Stirling Moss
  7. What is the name of the designer of the MGF?
    Ans: Jerry McGoven
  8. Who is the founder of MG?
    Ans: Cecil Kimber
  9. To which MG does the slogan “The MG America fell in love with” belong?
    Ans: MG TC
  10. What number does Malcolm Gammons race under with the MG ZR?
    Ans: 77

And the winner is... Steve Marsh.