Kimber 1911

A biography of the man behind the MG.

M.G., the world’s most-loved make of sports car, was created in the 1920s by Cecil Kimber—invariably known as Kim. Rising above disability, with his energy, enthusiasm, and vision Kimber became a leading figure in the British motor industry.

Initially placing sporty bodies on Morris chassis, within a few years he had built M.G. into the leading European manufacturer of sports cars, with an impressive record of competition successes. He survived industrial upheaval only to fall victim to the venomous internal politics of M.G.’s parent company. Sacked from his high-profile job, he was preparing to bounce back when he lost his life in a needless accident.

Respected businessman, wayward husband, and fallible parent—Kimber was a man of surprising contrasts. Here for the first time is the colorful story of the man behind those famous initials.
 

American firearms manufacturer

Kimber Manufacturing is an American company that designs, manufactures, and distributes small arms such as M1911 pistols, Solo pistols, rifles, and revolvers. The USA Shooting Team, Marines assigned to Special Operations Command, and the LAPDSWAT team^[1] have used Kimber pistols in the past.

History

Kimber was founded as "Kimber of Oregon" in 1979 by Jack Warne and his son Greg Warne in the small town of Clackamas, Oregon. An Australian, Jack Warne founded the Australian firearms manufacturer, Sporting Arms or Sportco, in Adelaide, South Australia, following World War II.

Following its founding, Kimber of Oregon quickly built a reputation for accurate .22 long rifle caliber rifles. Subsequently, it began to expand its product line and eventually acquired a second manufacturing plant in nearby Colton. Jack Warne acquired the Brownell quick-detachable rifle scope mounting system for Kimber.

In the late 1980s, the company began to struggle after a private stock offering fell short of covering the costs

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