Pat and Lynette Widdup, of Palmerston North, prepare to drive their 1931 MG M-Type at the 2026 MG National Rally in Dunedin’s Octagon yesterday. It was the marketing slogan for the 1931 MG M-Type, and while it had four-wheel brakes for safety, it was by no means fast for its time. He bought the car in 1955, in good working order, initially as a cheap runabout for work and trips to town. The car was one of more than 60 in Dunedin’s Octagon yesterday, as part of the 2026 MG National Rally. Hosted by the MG Car Club Otago-Southland centre, the week-long celebration of the British brand will now tour to Invercargill, before finishing in Cromwell this Saturday.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 08, 2026 18:54 UTC