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Triple-M Register
Midget, Magna and Magnette

1929-1936
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THE MG CAR CLUB LTD. TRIPLE-M REGISTER
1. PURPOSE

The Triple-M Register (The Register) is the section of the MG Car Club Ltd. (MGCC) catering for the overhead-camshaft Midget, Magna and Magnette models built between 1929 and 1936, hence Triple-M.

The objectives of the Register are:

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 To maintain a register of surviving cars, recording their history and other relevant information;
To encourage the continuing use of Triple-M cars both on the road and in competition;
To organise and assist others in organising competitive and social events;
To provide technical advice, and encourage the exchange of spare parts;
To make available copies of original Triple-M literature and other material from a library;
To publish a bi-monthly Bulletin;
To publish an annual Year Book;
To maintain a web-site dedicated to Triple-M matters.
2. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF THE REGISTER

The Register Listing is a compilation of information kept for the Register's own purposes. It is maintained and published for general information only and does not confer authenticity. The list includes surviving complete cars and cars that contain only some components originally supplied by the MG Car Company. The inclusion or exclusion of any particular car or specification is at the sole discretion of The Register Committee (the Committee). Although care is taken in accepting cars for inclusion in the listing it is not possible to scrutinise every entry, nor is it possible to verify the accuracy or authenticity of the information the Register receives to compile and update the list. The Committee and the MGCC accept no liability for the accuracy or authenticity of the information in the list.

Details of any Triple-M car to be added to the Register list, or the updating of information on a car already registered, should be submitted to the Registrar using the 'Triple-M Registration and Update Form' available here, either to register on-line or download.
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The form is also supplied with the Register “starter pack” given to new members unless already received. It can also be obtained from the Register Secretary or the Registrar.

When a qualifying Triple-M car is first accepted for inclusion in the Register list it is assessed under the rules detailed in section 3. below. If the car qualifies under section 3.2 it will be allocated a formal Triple-M Register Number. That number then remains with the car permanently, regardless of any future change of ownership. No charge is made for adding a car to the Register list.

Cars (or parts of cars) which do not qualify for the allocation of a Register Number will be entered into the Register list provided that in other respects they satisfy the criteria listed in section 3.1.
3. TRIPLE-M REGISTER REGISTRATION AND REGISTER NUMBER ALLOCATION

3.1 Register Listing Guidelines


The chassis number stamped on the right hand front dumb-iron knuckle of a chassis during manufacture (with the exception of some cars originally exported direct to Australia where the left knuckle was originally stamped) is used by the Register as the car's Primary Identity Indicator. Before a car is included in the published Register listing it must qualify under one of the following criteria.

  1. A car built on an original Triple-M chassis clearly showing its original chassis number will be listed under that number;
  2. A car built on an original Triple-M chassis which does not clearly show its original chassis number will be listed under chassis number “A ????” where “A” is the model letter designation for the chassis used, unless the original chassis serial number can be established beyond reasonable doubt (see 3.1.4 below);
  3. A car that has a history that shows there was more than one MG factory supplied chassis for the same chassis number, will be listed under that chassis number if it is based on the original/first chassis or, in the case of a car based on the factory replacement/second chassis, with that chassis number and the suffix ”/2”;
  4. A car built on an original Triple-M chassis which does not clearly show its original chassis number but has sufficient physical or documentary evidence to link it to an original number, will be listed under that number unless it is later proved otherwise;
  5. A car built on a modern reproduction Triple-M chassis but having an original front knuckle clearly showing its original chassis number, will be listed under that number with the note “new chassis”;
  6. A car built mainly of original factory supplied components but on a modern reproduction Triple-M chassis with the original front knuckle not clearly showing its original number will be listed under chassis number “A ????” with the suffix “new chassis”, where “A” is the model letter designation for the chassis copied;
  7. A car built on an original Triple-M chassis, or with a collection of Triple-M components, which is not covered by any of the above criteria may be listed at the discretion of the Committee;
  8. A complete original chassis clearly showing its original chassis number will be listed in the Register under that chassis number with the note “chassis only”.

3.2 Guidelines for the Allocation of Register Numbers

3.2.1 A Triple-M Register Number will be allocated to the following Register entries;


  1. A Triple-M car which is complete, roadworthy and consists of all original Triple-M components;
  2. A Triple-M car which is essentially complete with its original chassis and original Triple-M components whether roadworthy, under restoration or dismantled in storage;
  3. A Triple-M car which is essentially complete with its original chassis but includes some reproduction Triple-M components, whether roadworthy, under restoration or dismantled in storage;
  4. A Triple-M car which is essentially complete with its original chassis but includes some components not originally fitted to Triple-M cars (e.g. XPAG engine, Armstrong pre-selector gearbox), whether roadworthy, under restoration or dismantled in storage. If the Registrar considers that the proportion or type of non-original components is excessive, the application will be referred to the Committee. At the Committee's discretion such a car may be denied a Register Number;
  5. A Triple-M car built on a reproduction chassis if there is overwhelming evidence that the remainder of the major components come from one Triple-M car and that the original chassis is no longer in existence.

3.2.2 A Triple-M Register Number will not be allocated to the following;

  1. A Triple-M car built on a reproduction chassis and without an original identity;
  2. A Triple-M car that displays a chassis number that is not correct for its chassis (original and reproduction);
  3. A Triple-M “chassis only” entry or an entry where a number of major components are lacking e.g. a car without a body or one without a driving train. As soon as the details for such an entry indicate that the package represents an essentially complete car, the provisions of section 3.2.1 above will apply.

Notes

A Triple-M Register Number always stays with the chassis on which the car was built when the Number was first allocated. It is not transferable.
The Committee reserve the right to suspend a Register Number if a car contravenes these Guidelines.


Any member of the MGCC who is the owner of a listed Triple-M car can discuss the classification of their car with the Committee.


3.3 Triple-M MGs - Specials and Non-Standard Cars

How the Register describes cars that are not built to their original specification.

This guidance will be used by the officials of the Register in response to enquiries, or in commenting upon issues, regarding the proper description of specials and non-standard cars constructed on Triple-M chassis.

  1. The Register does not recognize the description 'Replica' when applied to any Triple-M car other than the factory produced M 12/12 Replicas;
  2. A car built in the style of one car but on the chassis of another will be described as the chassis type on which it is built. For example, a C type copy built on a D type chassis will be described as a D type. Likewise, a car built in the style of a J4 on a J2 chassis will be described as a J2. The same applies to a car built in the style of a Q type, K3 or NE;
  3. A Triple-M car fitted with a non-standard Triple-M engine (for the model) will be described as such. For instance, a J2 chassis fitted with a PB engine will be described as a J2-PB. Furthermore if the engine is supercharged it will be described as J2-PB/s;
  4. The Register is not opposed to the term 'special' if a car is fitted with a non-standard body (for chassis), but it will be described as the chassis type on which it is built. For example, a single seat body fitted on an N type chassis will be described as an N type special;
  5. The Register does not recognize a car described as J2/J4 or K1/K3 or P/Q etc. as it implies that some main parts of the car are genuine J4, K3 or Q type etc. when they are not;
  6. In former years it was common practice for constructors or designers to incorporate their name in the description of a special, e.g. Bellevue Special, Turner MG. Some specials were given names by their owners, e.g. 'Bongazoo'. The Register has no objection to these descriptions still being used.


4 COMPETITION RULES

The rules governing Register competition awards can be obtained from the Competition Secretary or
found in the Competition section of the Triple-M Register website ( www.triple-mregister.org ). Inclusion
of a car in the published Register Listing does not confer automatic eligibility for Register awards.

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