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»
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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»
May 24, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Stash Of Vintage Race Cars For Sale
From the looks of things, the seller was formerly a racer in the Sports Car Club of America. And maybe a collector of British sports cars in general. Four specific automobiles are up for sale, including two MGBs, a… more»
May 21, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Running Project: 1960 MG MGA 1600
The MGA was an English sports car that replaced the MG TF 1500 Midget and was produced from 1955 to 1962. They were quite popular with sales exceeding 100,000 units, with the vast majority exported to markets like the… more»
May 20, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
A Week’s Work? 1959 MG MGA
I sometimes wonder why an owner would part with a restoration project with the finish line in sight. Poor health or a pending divorce could be two reasons, but the story behind this 1959 MGA is unclear. What makes… more»
Apr 22, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Many New Parts: 1959 MG MGA Roadster
One of the most significant challenges an owner can face when purchasing a project car is determining what parts they will require to return their new toy to its pristine best. The person who buys this 1959 MGA will… more»
