The MG TD is a charming early-1950s British roadster that blends prewar styling cues with more modern suspension and drivability.
Minor Tweaks: 1953 MG TD
Category Archives: British
The Brown Cat: 1973 Jaguar XKE
The 1973 Jaguar XKE, part of the Series III lineup, featured a muscular new 5.3-liter V12 that transformed the iconic E-Type into a smoother, more refined grand tourer. While purists debate its added weight and safety bumpers, it remains a striking blend of timeless Jaguar styling and effortless V12 performance.
Five Speed Mod: 1972 Triumph GT6
In order to install the Ford T9 five speed gearbox the transmission tunnel needed to extended about four inches. The implications of this are that hand brake lever will also have to moved rearward and several of the carpeting pieces will have to be altered from the stock configuration.
Most Refined: 1964 Austin Healey 3000
The 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 featured the 2.9-liter inline-six producing about 148 horsepower, giving it strong torque and effortless highway performance. It was also the first year of the Mk III (BJ8), introducing a more luxurious interior with a walnut dash, roll-up windows, and a revised grille.
After: 1973 Jensen Interceptor
With it’s flared wheel arches, frenched in lights, and custom interior the Jensen Interceptor is ready to take it’s 412 hp, 478 ft-lb, 440 ci engine to the streets of the Northwest United States.
Painted: 1972 Triumph GT6
Now in the proper Pimento Red body color this Triumph GT6 is ready for reassembly.
The Spanish Rover
This 1990 Santana Land Rover Defender came in for a full going through before being sent to live in Hawaii. The Land Rover Santana was a Spanish-built version of the original British Land Rover, produced under license by Metalúrgica de Santa Ana (later known as Santana Motor) from the late 1950s until the early 1990s. Initially, Santana assembled Series II Land Rovers from kits but quickly began producing vehicles with locally sourced parts and unique modifications suited to Mediterranean, African, and Latin American markets.
Last Patch: 1972 Triumph GT6
There’s only one last patch in the bodywork, and once that’s finished, this Triumph GT6 will again have a solid body.
The Floor: 1972 Triumph GT6
The rust damage seen in the rocker panels extended well into the floor pans. What was supposed to be a quick in and out paint job has exposed major damage to the vehicle that must be repaired. Luckily all of the sheetmetal needed is still available and it will no trouble to replace.
Worse Than It Looked: 1972 Triumph GT6
No matter how good a car looks you never know what you are going to find when you start stripping the paint and body filler. This Triumph GT6 looked just fine and as if it was ready for paint but when we started inspecting it, it just got worse and worse. The clever chap who did this bodywork used a thin sheet of aluminum to give a smooth look over the rusty rocker cover.
Before: 1972 Triumph GT6
The Triumph GT6 is a British sports coupe produced by the Triumph Motor Company between 1966 and 1973. It was derived from the Triumph Spitfire and featured a fastback body designed by Giovanni Michelotti. The GT6 was powered by a 2.0-liter inline-six engine, offering more power and a sportier feel compared to its smaller sibling. This Mark III is one of 13,042 built starting in late 1970.
1937 Rolls-Royce 25/30
The Rolls-Royce 25/30 was an updated version of the 20/25 with a more powerful engine. Larger and larger bodies were being fitted to the Rolls Royce chassis and it was decided more power was needed. Only the chassis and mechanical parts were made by Roll-Royce the bodies were fitted by a coachbuilder of choice of the new owner.
Triumph Roadster 6
The Triumph TR6 is a classic British roadster celebrated for its sharp, squared-off styling by Karmann and its torquey inline-six engine. Built from 1969 to 1976, it delivered a raw, engaging driving experience that made it one of the most popular Triumph sports cars ever.
Mini Rescued
With the bondo removed and old patches replaced this Mini is back in good nick!
Mini Rescue
Not uncommon for a Mini this one has had major metal work in the past and is now receiving a fix to those repairs as well as repairing the rest of the body.
Barney Gaylord the MGA Guru
Thanks to Barney Gaylord the MGA Guru for stopping by the shop today. We helped him out with a spare distributor for his car which has gone 150,000 miles in the last five years of traveling across the United States. Check out his website at https://www.mgaguru.com/
After: 1966 Ford Anglia 105E
It used to be a standard Ford Anglia until Mr Weasley enchanted it making it able to fly, become invisible to Muggles and to carry his entire family despite its modest size.
Painted: 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite
This soon to be FIA race car will be wearing an Healey hardtop and side curtains. The Speedwell door handles added to these doors will make getting the doors open during a race a lot quicker and easier.
Competition Sebring
Thanks to everyone who stopped by yesterday for our competition Austin Healey Sprite event with the Iowa British Car Club.
Before: 1966 Ford Anglia 105E
The Anglia 105E built from 1959 to 1968 was the third and last version of the famous Anglia nameplate. The 105E was powered by a 997 cc engine which was actually smaller but more powerful than the 1172 cc engine that powered the previous model.
