Ian Wallman - Workshop Manager

Ian has always had an enthusiastic following for cars in general as he grew up around his fathers’ vehicle repair workshop. From the age of 17 he was working evenings and weekends for his Dad whilst continuing his studies at Technical College to secure an HNC in Engineering. In 1990 Ian joined MGOC Spares as a Sales Advisor ultimately becoming an Office Administrator with responsibilities for the implementation of a new computerised stock control system. After a brief spell away from MGOC to manage a vehicle fleet workshop, Ian returned to take up the post of MGOC Workshop Manager in 2000. Ian has owned a host of MGs including, MGB's, Midget 1500, MGF as well as other Classic Cars including a 1974 Dodge Charger and 1971 Dodge Challenger. Most of his spare time is consumed at the moment with a major house restoration.

Rod Wells - Workshop Administrator

Rod was educated in Rhodesia – a former British Colony and on leaving school went straight into an apprenticeship at a local Jaguar Dealership that also specialised in other sporting marques which included MG , Austin Healey, Triumph and Sunbeam. Rod then returned to the UK for a while to work for a race and rally preparation firm where he gained valuable competition experience. He then returned to Rhodesia to set up his own business specialising in MGs and Austin Healeys which he ran successfully for 10 years before the political situation in the country forced him to return to the UK. He then started a new business in Cambridge that specialised in gearboxes and automatic transmissions that he eventually sold after 20 years of trading. MGOC Workshop was then fortunate to tap into Rod’s wealth of experience and expertise when he joined us in 2000 as a Technical Advisor and Workshop Administrator. Rod has owned and raced many MGs and Austin Healeys in Rhodesia including MG TCs, Midgets, and Healey 100/4 and 100/S. Rod spends some of his spare time writing and has recently had a book published on his recollections of the terrorist rule in Rhodesia.

Nigel Crook - Vehicle Technician

Nigel came to MGOC Workshop in 2000 with a wealth of experience having worked on a variety of British Leyland and MG Rover products over a number of years. On leaving school Nigel gained full City & Guilds vehicle technician qualifications after a 4 year course at his local Technical College in Huntingdon. He then secured an apprenticeship with a BL Dealership staying with them for many years becoming a fully trained MG Rover technician. Nigel has a keen interest in modified Classic Cars and owns a highly tuned 1961 Cosworth Powered Ford 100E. He has owned a number of MGs in the past but his current car is an MG ZR.

Rob Tyrrell - Vehicle Technician

Rob is one of our longest serving Technicians, having joined the team in 1992. He is a true Classic Car enthusiast with a particular interest in American V8 muscle cars. Rob went straight from school into a 4 year apprenticeship at an Alfa Romeo main dealer. He then gained valuable experience with other mainstream brands such as Suzuki and Hyundai before coming to work for MGOC Workshop in 1992. Rob is our V8 specialist and a fully trained MG Rover Technician. He has carried out many V8 conversions for satisfied customers over the years. He has built several Hot Rod and Custom cars and is currently running a 1965 Dodge Coronet in Sportsman Drag Racing,and has a 1932 Ford Model 'B' Coupe. He has also owned several MGB's in his time with us but his present transport of choice is an MG ZR.

Alex Cursley - Vehicle Technician

Alex has been with MGOC Workshop since 2006 and he is our MG Motor UK Appointed Personal Technician, liasing with all our MG TF and MG6 customers. He has always had a keen interest in motor cars and as young as 10 years he was having fun taking engines apart and rebuilding them. Whilst at school he was fortunate to gain work experience with a local MG Specialist garage near Huntingdon. As a result he was offered a Saturday job working on a variety of MGs including race prepared MGB's and V8s. On leaving school Alex undertook a 3 year apprenticeship at the garage becoming a fully qualified technician. There then followed a short period as roadside breakdown technician before joining a Vauxhall main dealer for 6 years. In this period he campaigned an MG Metro quite successfully in the MG Metro Cup and also helped prepare an MGB V8 that was run in the BCV8 Championship. When a vacancy came up at MGOC Workshop, Alex seized the opportunity to work with MGs again. He is currently running an MGB.

William Maskell - Vehicle Technician

Will joined the MGOC Workshop team in 2001 after completing a 3 year apprenticeship with a Classic Rover Specialist in nearby Ely. His father was a keen classic car enthusiast and as a child, Will was brought up surrounded by various classics including two MG Midgets. It was a natural step to go into the motor trade and he completed his various technician’s courses at Huntingdon Technical College before expanding his skills at the Ely Classic Rover workshop. Will is equally at home retrimming an MGB or working on the complexities of a KV6 engine and over his time with us he has completed MG Rover and MG Motor accredited technician courses. Will enjoys a challenge and recently carried out a Cosworth V6 conversion on his MGB, which was widely covered in the classic car publications. His current MG “fleet” includes an MGF and MG ZR.

Steve Kilby - Bodyshop Technician

It was natural for Steve to go into the motor trade as both his Dad and his Mum worked in the industry. Both parents were employed by a local BL Dealer, his Dad was a skilled mechanic, whilst Mum worked in the administration offices. Steve had worked on several of his Dad’s MGs whilst still at school and on leaving he was able to secure an apprenticeship at a local Crash Repair Centre near St Ives. Steve joined our bodyshop team in 1995 and is a lifelong classic car enthusiast with a particular passion for the American V8 muscle cars. He has in recent years restored a rare 1987 Trans Am which certainly draws attention from customers when parked outside the workshop. He is also an enthusiastic follower of Motorsport with keen interest in Formula 1, Rallying, Nascar and Indycar championships. Steve has invariably owned various BL and Austin Rover cars including MG, Triumphs and Rovers.

William Holliday - Bodyshop Technician

Will was learning to weld at the age of 11 at a local garage, but there were no Health & Safety implications in those days!! Despite really enjoying tinkering with cars for some reason on leaving school, Will joined the Civil Service, but not for long. His father was a Director of a main dealer and he was able to introduce Will back in to the motor trade working in the bodyshop of a local Classic Restoration Specialist. After 10 years Will became the owner of the Company running it successfully for a number of years. He then spent a period working alongside Mark Langford our paint technician at the Coachworks before joining us in 2001. Will owns several MGs which are in various states of restoration, mainly because a lot of his spare time is taken up as a District Commissioner and Assistant Leader for the Scout Association.

Mark Langford - Paint Technician

Literally following in his fathers’ footsteps, Mark carried out his apprenticeship in his Dad’s coachworks company based in Cambridge. At the age of 14 whilst still at school, he was already working in the evenings and weekends in the bodyshop. After 23 successful years, the business was sold and Mark then joined a local main dealership as their bodyshop controller. He then joined MGOC Workshop in 2000 and now manages our paintshop. He gets great satisfaction in seeing the vehicles being transformed from rusty wrecks into gleaming fully restored ”works of art”. Mark spends a lot of his spare time as a Scout Association volunteer which he thoroughly enjoys.