MG Barn Finds

EXCLUSIVE: 1962 MGA MKII Project

If you’ve never experienced an MGA, you’re really missing out on one of the finest British sports cars ever built. While it’s not the fastest or best handling, it is the perfect balance of all of those things with… more»

Prairie Project: 1958 MGA

Proof positive that there are treasures to be found amid the corn and soybeans of the American Midwest, this 1958 MGA is located in Dieterich, Illinois– just a stone’s throw from where I-57 and I-70 cross in Effingham. Advertised… more»

One Of A Kind! 1957 MGA Roadster

I’ve seen many customized MGAs before; most of the time folks try to make them look like AC Cobras. According to the third owner/seller who purchased the car in 1960, it had already been customized by then with a… more»

40-Year Garage Find: 1960 MG MGA

The MGA was a British sports car built by MG from 1955-62. It replaced the MG TF 1500 Midget and – with a production of more than 100,000 units – nearly 95% of them were exported. This 1960 edition,… more»

One Of Only 6 Imported? 1937 MG TA

The introduction of the MG TA in 1936 marked some new ground for the famous British car marque, which was still in its infancy. The TA, despite being small, had a track 3″ wider and a wheelbase 7″ longer… more»

38k Mile Hermit: 1963 MG Midget Mk I

The MG Midget was a small, 2-seat British sports car built from 1961-79. It began as a badge-engineered version of the Mk II Austin-Healey Sprite and differed in the level of trim provided. This ’63 edition was stored for… more»

One Family Sports Car: 1961 MGA Mark II

The MGA was a British roadster-style sports car produced by MG from 1955-62. As was the case with most English cars like this, the vast majority were exported to the U.S. and beyond. This ’61 MGA has been in… more»

Owned For 70 Years! 1952 MG TD

Long-term ownership of a classic car is nothing new, but this 1952 MG TD takes it to a new level. It has been part of the same family for an incredible seventy years, but the time has come for… more»

Barn Find Twin Cam! 1959 MGA

Just as there can be times, as blood mixes with grime and 40-weight, when we might dramatically and passionately expound on the parentage of whatever engineer decided that bolt needed to be that close to the frame, so there… more»

Easy Fix? 1961 MGA 1600

The MGA was a British sports car produced by MG from 1955-62. It replaced the MG TF 1500 and was itself succeeded by the MGB. More than 100,000 copies were built in eight years, with most of those cars… more»

A Collection Of Three 1930s MGs

It’s always sad when an estate sale includes restoration projects in process, but after reading the story here about Lew Reader and his pre-war MG collection, it’s nice to know the cars were enjoyed by him prior to being… more»

Poor Man’s Cobra? V8-Powered 1956 MGA Roadster

MGAs are pretty little British roadsters that have, well, somewhat underwhelming horsepower in stock form. For example, this 1956 model left Abingdon with all of 68 horsepower! The seller of this car started a conversion to a Chevy V-8… more»

No Reserve: 1957 MG MGA Roadster

The owner of this 1957 MG MGA drove the car regularly until recently. It has spent most of the past two years hidden away in his garage, and he feels that this situation must change. Therefore, he has decided… more»

Supercharged Garage Find: 1951 MG TD

Growing up as a car-nut kid in the ’60s, these MG TD’s always turned my head. They looked like nothing else on the road (or coming out of Detroit). Their separate headlights, vertical grill, thin cutaway doors, running boards,… more»

67k Original Miles: 1979 MGB Mk IV

The owner of this 1979 MGB Mk IV parked the vehicle in 2004 because he simply didn’t have time to drive it. The car has remained stored away undercover ever since, but it also has remained remarkably well preserved…. more»

Classic Sports Car: 1962 MGA 1600 Mk. II

MGAs offer the rare combination of classic British roadster looks (some think they are the prettiest one of all) and relatively reliable mechanical components. They are also as simple as a hammer. This one is listed for sale here… more»

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