My Dad was born in Costa Rica and as a child dreamed of moving to the states. He traveled all over Central and South America in his twenties and lived more in one decade than most do in a lifetime. This made him a very eclectic individual—he could fix cars, work with leather or wood,…
Last month our British Motor Club of Southern New Jersey club members attended a workshop at Motorcar Garage on the Lucas electrical and wiring systems, famous in British cars. Coincidently, in conversation with other club members, I mentioned that last June I had completed a full restoration and EV conversion of a 1967 Triumph TR4a…
For all of us MG owners that have a multitude of MGs, I have a true story that justifies the jumble. Many years ago I had taken a liking to MGs; they were the right size for a one-person show. My love of these great little cars kept expanding when I would discover the advantages…
The following would not have taken place without belonging to a car club, and being involved in the British car community. Specifically, had we not been supported by the members of the San Diego MG Club, this would never have happened. MG Magnettes of the previous century were built as two major models: ZA, from…
