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»
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Nov 1, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
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»
Oct 16, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
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»
Oct 10, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
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»
Sep 27, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
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»
Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
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»
Aug 30, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
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»
Aug 19, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
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»
Aug 5, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
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»
Jul 15, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
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»
Jul 13, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
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»
Jul 5, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Oddballs! Citroens And MGB-GT
When frequent finder Chuck F. sent us a link to this dealership in Fort Mill, South Carolina, I was expecting the unusual; Chuck is like me and is attracted to oddball cars. But I wasn’t expecting an ad for… more»
Jul 1, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
One Of My Dream Cars: Arkley SS Project
Fellow Barn Finders, this is one of those TMI (Too Much Information) posts that we writers get away with every once in a while. You see, coming across one of your dream cars for sale is a hazard of… more»
Jun 21, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Parts or Restore? 1954 MG TF Project
As MG limped along in the early 1950s, raiding its parts bins to line-extend its T-series cars, it was hearing complaints that the TD, while comfortable, was slow. The TD meandered from 0 to 60 in over 20 seconds…. more»
Jun 21, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Pure British: 1953 MG TD Roadster RHD
The MG Midget series, established in 1928 with the M-type, needed a successor after WWII. But budgets were tight, so the first post-war Midget was the TC, a pale evolution of the 1939 MG TB. Changes to the XPAG… more»
May 26, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Summer Project: 1966 MGB Roadster
If you are someone who likes a bit of a challenge, then perhaps this grey 1966 convertible MGB Roadster might be up your street. This convertible could be ready for the summer if you put in the hours beforehand… more»
