MG Barn Finds

MG TD Engine Swaps

When compared to American cars of the era, the MG T-series was an agile machine. They handled great, but the acceleration left something to be desired for many owners. Hot cams and superchargers helped, but for a real boost,… more»

Huge Collection Up For Grabs

This photo of a handwritten list may not catch anyone’s attention, but we think you will take notice when you hear this… Someone is selling their mostly British collection of over 100 cars! The seller has supposedly been collecting… more»

This 1953 MG TD Will Survive

The story of this 1953 MG TD is a classic “barn find” tale. It was discovered in an Iowa barn in 2006 where it had been parked since 1968. The owner had pulled it home from LA and then… more»

Save this MG Magnette from the Crusher

Reader James A. just found this MG Magnette that the seller claims will be crushed if not sold soon. He thought someone here might want to save it, even if it’s just for parts. These are rather rare here… more»

Collection of T-Series MGs

For nearly 20 years MG built their T-series sports car, making improvements and changes every few years. The owner of this 1945 MG TC is selling off their collection of T-series MGs. They have asked a friend to list… more»

Garage Find 1970 MGB GT Project

The previous owner of this 1970 MGB GT sadly passed away and his wife wants it to move on to a new family. It’s been parked for the past 16 years and is in need of a restoration. It… more»

The MG in the Barn

We should all be grateful to the mothers in our lives. They put up with our endless babel about automobiles and some even love us enough to come along for a ride. Obviously, mothers do much more than this… more»

Another MG in a Box

It seems that wooden boxes are best places to store MGs. We had the TC in the coffin the other day and now this MGA. It is a 1957 model and was purchased by the current owner in the… more»

Waterlogged Racer: 1949 MG TC

With all the hurricanes and flooding recently, consumers have to be very careful when purchasing vehicles online. Some unscrupulous sellers have been pawning off water damaged cars without disclosing their past. Salt water can wreck havoc on wiring, upholstery, and steel so… more»

MG Discovered in Car-Sized Coffin

Jim Snider’s outstanding Austin-Healey 3000 started a dialogue that twenty years later yielded him an entombed MG. “I owned a bolt and screw business,” said Snider, of Louisville, Kentucky. “One day a customer of mine came into my office to… more»

Third Time Lucky: 1962 MGA Mark II

Discovering a barn find is an exciting experience. Unfortunately, many people loose steam after that initial rush wears off. The car then starts the process over. This 1962 MGA is one of those cars. It was pulled out of… more»

1937 & 1939 MG TA Projects

Here is another project pair for a follower of the sacred octagon. This time we have two TAs; a green 1937 and a black 1939. They should present a challenge for even a seasoned restoration expert, but the end… more»

1955 Magnette ZA Project Pair

MG will always be known for their convertible sports cars, but they also tried their hand at a few sedans. Underneath this pickup topper you will find one such example. It is a 1955 Magnette ZA and according to… more»

Suspended 1960 MGA 1600 Coupe

Who says you need an expensive floor lift to do a frame off restoration. The original owner of this 1960 MGA 1600 Hardtop Coupe simply hoisted the body off the frame with straps attached to the rafters of their… more»

1960 MGA Coupe Barn Find

This 1960 MGA Coupe was just pulled out of storage where it had sat since 1979. It doesn’t run, it’s rough, and the seller is asking $3,500. Seems a little optimistic to us, but if your negotiating skills are… more»

Britain’s Sports Car: 1951 MG TD

Since we just featured America’s sports car, it is only appropriate to bring up Britain’s. Back in the fifties, sports cars were all the rage here in the USA and many credit the movement to this car. Service men… more»

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