You’ve been asking about it for years and now you can help make INSIDE THE OCTAGON 2  a reality.

In 1992, Roadster Productions began a cinematic journey to produce a comprehensive documentary film history of the M.G. Car Company. The result, INSIDE THE OCTAGON, M.G.: 1921-1945, has been an award-winning, worldwide success among M.G. enthusiasts since its release in 1995.

Unfortunately INSIDE THE OCTAGON, M.G.: 1921 - 1945 is just part of the story. Where are the post-war cars that continued the unique MG vision and became the sports cars that America loved first? Well, that’s where INSIDE THE OCTAGON 2, MG: 1946-1980 comes in. From the beginning, director Gary L. Watson had envisioned a second film that would tell the continuing story of MG after World War II.

But due to the high cost of filmmaking, ITO2 was never completed. However, with advances in the technology of digital video editing and creative funding opportunities, ITO2 can be completed. But we need your help.

How can you help complete INSIDE THE OCTAGON 2?
INSIDE THE OCTAGON 2 has been accepted by the Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP) (www.swamp.org) as a sponsored project.  SWAMP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit media arts organization and as a sponsored project, tax-deductible contributions can be made to SWAMP to support the completion of ITO2. With every contribution, ITO2 comes closer to completion and into the hands of every MG enthusiast.

Thanks to the generosity of individual MG enthusiasts and MG organizations and further investment by Roadster Productions, Inc., INSIDE THE OCTAGON 2 is much closer to completion. But there’s still more to do. An estimated $40,000 is still needed, mostly to pay the cost of licensing vintage newsreel film and archival footage and historical photographs

Why should you support INSIDE THE OCTAGON 2?

Fortunately, much of ITO2 was filmed concurrently with the first film, including an extended, irreplaceable interview with the late John Thornley. Nowhere else will enthusiasts find such a significant historical recording of MG history.

Ready to become part of history?

With a contribution of $50 or more, you will be one of the first to receive a DVD of the completed INSIDE THE OCTAGON 2.   With a contribution of $100 or more, you will be listed in the end-credits of the completed INSIDE THE OCTAGON 2.

With a contribution of $250 or more, a digital photograph of you and your MG that you provide will be included in a photo album featurette on the completed DVD. Submit your photos and captions via e-mail in TIFF or JPEG format to info@roadsterproductions.com.

How can you contribute?
There are three ways to contribute:
1. Mail a check made out to SWAMP to:
  SWAMP, 1519 West Main
Houston, TEXAS 77006.
Write ITO2 in the memo line so that your contribution is allocated to the proper project.
 
2. Or contribute by credit card by calling SWAMP at 713-522-8592.
 
3. Or use this handy PayPal button that links directly to SWAMP’s account. Your donation will be allocated to ITO2.
You will receive a letter of acknowledgement from SWAMP.
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An MGA 1600 stars in the opening title sequence.
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Retirement:
Jim Simpson says it wasn’t his fault.
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MGTC:
John Thornley tells about exporting the MGTC to America.
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MGC:
The engine was too heavy.
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Bodyshell:
The Heritage Bodyshell plant.
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MGB:
A modern classic, according to David Bishop.
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