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BF Auction: 1976 MG Midget

Traditional British sports cars retain a strong following in the classic scene due to their inherent design characteristics. Their engines may not be the most powerful on the planet, but they more than compensate for that by providing excellent… more»

Clipper Blue Survivor: 1949 MG TC

Sometimes, all it takes is a rare paint code to get you excited about a car you never cared about. While I understood the significance of the MG TC as it relates to its place in the world of… more»

Awesome Engine Upgrade: 1951 MG TD

This 1951 MG TD is a classic with enough positive attributes that it is difficult to know where to start. It presents beautifully, is as solid as the day it was built, and has belonged to the same person… more»

Solid Body: 1960 MG MGA

One of the most challenging aspects of a classic restoration can be ensuring that the vehicle you are lavishing with your care and attention is rust-free. Very few cars are immune to this issue, and British sports cars are… more»

Volvo B18 Powered! 1969 MGB GT

The MG MGB had a solid 18-year run, which began in 1962 and lasted all the way through 1980, but this 1969 MGB GT has had a couple of unusual transplants that make it a unique offering in the… more»

Woodland Find: 1952 MG TD Midget

The T-Type was a series of body-on-frame, open 2-seater British sports cars produced by MG between 1936 and 1955. That included the MG TA, TB, TC, TD, and TF Midget models. While similar to contemporary cars of the 1940s,… more»

Fancy Drophead: 1938 MG TA Tickford Project

By the 1930s, MG was on a roll, enthusiastically producing the cars known as Midgets. Midgets of all types were scooting about the British countryside, competing in hill climbs, rallies, and even early Grand Prix. By 1936 the company… more»

Almost Finished 1952 MG TD Roadster

The MG Midget series commenced production in the late 1920s with the M-type and rapidly progressed through the alphabet in an erratic fashion, but with physical consistency: all the cars except the Airline coupe were open, all utilized tiny… more»

Rare Edition: 1951 MG TD Competition Model

It is hard for first-timers seeking a DIY restoration project to go past traditional British sports cars. Most parts remain available and affordable, while the elegantly simple engineering that is a hallmark of these classics means that an owner… more»

Cheap Rolling Restoration: 1953 MG TD

You think of all the sportscars and hypercars you see on the road today, from Lamborghini, Koenigsegg, and the like, and they are lustful drool-worthy cars to some. To others, they prefer a more sedate way of moving about,… more»

5-Speed And Power Windows? 1959 MGA Coupe

There are three ways to approach old cars mechanically.  You can leave it stock, hot rod it, or update the car where you can.  Even the purists among us agree that modern transmissions and power features can make a… more»

Warehouse Full: Classic and Not-So-Classic Cars

Located in a warehouse near Metuchen, New Jersey is a collection or series of collections that comprise more than 300 vehicles. It appears a variety of major brands are represented, of both domestic and international origin. It seems that… more»

V8 Custom! 1953 MG Hot Rod

Re-powering cars with bigger engines dates to the early days of motoring, and this V8-powered 1953 MG certainly carries on that hot rod tradition. Appearing almost completely stock, the diminutive British sports car packs a stroked Chevy small block… more»

Lilliputian Project: 1970 MG Midget

Way back in 1726, Jonathan Swift wrote the book “Gulliver’s Travels.”  It was a satire of the many books written by explorers at the time, all telling more spectacular tales than the last.  In one part of the book… more»

MG Movie Car: 1947 MG TC

Many believe that the MG TC started the sports car movement in America.  While that is a subject for debate, you cannot deny that the MG TC was very different than the cars coming off American assembly lines in… more»

Structural Integrity: 1970 MG MGB GT

If I ever become insane enough to go back to school for a doctorate, I think I will study metallurgy.  My doctorate would be built around research into the steels and processes used back in the day to build… more»

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