When American servicemen ventured overseas to fight in World War II, they discovered something unexpected: sports cars. In America, there had been a few examples of vehicles that could fall under such a classification. Unfortunately, they were rather expensive… more»
MG Barn Finds
Jun 13, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Three Decades Parked: 1955 MG TF 1500
In case you find a Morgan too boring or a Caterham too wild, there exists a pleasant middle ground in the form of the MG TF roadster. This example is the later 1500 model with a bit more power… more»
May 27, 2018 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
TD or Not TD: 1953 MG TD
After the war, folks were still driving tall prewar cars. Imagine how it must have felt to see a low slung two-seat convertible that looked like a design from the 1930s. These were something new for America, something called… more»
May 5, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Estate Sale Find: 1955 MG TF 1500 Roadster
The “estate sale” has already happened, but it might be worth checking to see if this pile of parts sold. It was once a beautiful MG TF 1500 roadster and its relative rarity could make a restoration justified. Well,… more»
May 4, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Twin-Cam Survivor: 1959 MGA Roadster
This very special sports car has supposedly stashed in a barn since the seventies! It’s not your typical MGA either. It’s a twin-cam equipped roadster and that means it’s rare and worth a pretty penny. The seller has gone… more»
Apr 30, 2018 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Morgan Alternative: V8 Swapped 1953 MG TD
When we think of MG TDs, you’d be forgiven if your mind goes straight to the quintessential image of a gentleman wearing driving goggles and leather gloves, with his fair lady in the front seat straightening her bonnet. I’m… more»
Apr 21, 2018 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Project Pair: MG Midget + Parts Car
MGBs are frequently advertised as worthwhile projects, but the smaller Midget deserves a good look, too. This eBay listing is for two cars, one a tired runner that can still move under its own power and a second parts… more»
Apr 15, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Barn Find Survivor MG With 19K Miles
If you’ve never driven an MG Midget, you should. Minimalist motoring at its best — just don’t try to take on an 18-wheeler with one (I speak from experience, here, I lost). This beautiful barn find survivor was found… more»
Apr 4, 2018 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Six-Cylinder Garage Find: 1968 MGC GT
While we occasionally feature MGB GTs, less frequently seen are the MGCs with the Austin-derived inline six-cylinder. This example is said to be a garage-find example that was restored many years ago and holding up fairly well. These six-cylinder… more»
Mar 5, 2018 • For Sale • 47 Comments
Lowest Mileage in Existence? 1995 MG RV8
Here’s a car we don’t talk about often: the 1995 MG RV8, a sort of curtain call for the MGB over a decade after it ceased production. These limited-production convertibles were visually sympathetic to the original MGB, but updated… more»
Feb 21, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Abandoned For Decades: 1960 MGA
I don’t know why, but we see a lot of MGAs that have been abandoned while seemingly intact. These pretty little cars don’t deserve this fate! This one has been rescued from many decades of garage storage as pictured… more»
Jan 13, 2018 • For Sale • 30 Comments
One Owner Coupe: $3,995 1971 MGB GT
It’s been a while since we’ve featured an MGB GT, and even longer since Jesse and Josh counted one of these among their vehicle fleet (at least I think that one’s been sold – hard to remember). But if… more»
Jan 12, 2018 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Classiest Barn in Town: 1961 MGA
It’s appropriate that this classic MGA is parked next to a gorgeous period motor boat – the two look good together, don’t they? However, it would appear the boat has seen more use recently given the level of dust… more»
Dec 31, 2017 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Ready for Assembly: 1958 MGA Coupe
This handsome MGA coupe just popped up on craigslist in northern Kentucky, and it seems like a compelling opportunity to finish a ready-to-assemble project. The seller says all of the major components are included for $4,450, but he will… more»
Dec 31, 2017 • For Sale • 10 Comments
British Roadster Combo: Hillman Aero & MGTD
It’s easy to consider the MGTD or various ACs and Allards to be the predominant British sports cars of the era, but the Hillman Aero Minx shouldn’t be written off the list. Although extremely obscure today, these vintage sportscars… more»
Nov 19, 2017 • Uncategorized • 10 Comments
Some Assembly Required: 1949 MG-TC
It’s rare when we learn the complete story of barn finds, but look what Pat L found on craigslist. The original owner was B. De Hoghton in Lancashire England and there’s a picture of the owner’s house online. The current… more»
