An informal guide through 'whats new?'

Oh!! Almost forgot...November 1st, 2009 was our 35 anniversary.....we opened our doors on November 1st, 1974 and on that first day, sold a red 1962 Mini Cooper 997 and a 1964 red Morgan +4 four seater. Which was my first Morgan.

And now, 35 years later (now in 2010) we are still at it...Morgans, Mini Coopers, MGs, Triumphs, Healey, Jaguar, Lotus...all the wonderful, fun sports cars from the 40s through 70s. Still capable of offering a lot of motoring enjoyment.

And now entering Summer 2010. The height of the year (at least in Connecticut) for back road cruising, historic racing, and having fun with classic sports cars.

We did a fairly brisk business in open cars over the Winter and saw sales come close to the pre recession days of 2007 and 2008. Spring was fantastic with a new record in May, and June/July afre looking good as wonderful classics are pouring in from all over the country. Sold a LOT of MGs...our 'best sellers' Meanwhile, in our sales department, we suggest that a potential buyer consider this: while the world of investments is going through gyrations, the classic car market is thriving...maybe 'cause what we sell has both collector's value (rare, appreciating) and also real use. 'USE value.

Like having fun. Going somewhere. Playing. Isn't that what life is all about?

And anyway, HOW MUCH FUN is owning stock certificates? When, now that the weather is getting better and better, it will be SO much fun heading for the hills (so to speak) in a TC or Morgan or Lotus Elan? Stocks are fun, I guess, when they go up. But when they go down, where did the fun go?

THIS is our philosophy. Enjoy life to the fullest. And remembering a common saying in pop psychology which referred to 'the journey' being as important as 'the destination.'

Look through our inventory....or better yet, visit our showroom. MGs, Morgans, Lotus, Healeys, and Triumphs. Great classics, easy to service, fun to use, and wonderful to own.

This past Winter, I drove my newly restored 1973 MGBGT most every day it wasn't snowing, never missed a beat, had good heat even on 17 degree days, would get 25 mpg at 75-80 mph on the highway, fun to drive, surprisingly versatile, and true to the old British saying...'poor man's Aston Martin.'

In the case of my car, with a 115hp modified engine, overdrive trans, I found the performance to be 'lively' and sufficiently potent to be thoroughly enjoyable. Now, with Summer here, plan on using my highly modified MGB roadster...140hp 2 liter engine, Ford T9 five speed trans, negative camber front control arms...at least as fast as a stock Lotus Elan, a trans that is equally enjoyable, and probably capable of every bit of 125 mph. THIS IS A FAST MGB! And, of course....red. What else?

We have built a number of replicas of my MGB with either 1.8 ot 2 liter engines and choice of either a Datsun 280ZX or Ford five speed or an original B trans with overdrive. And, at the moment, we have several unrestored overdrive Bs which we can restore and modify to a new owner's budget and taste. In any color, with any level of trim, and.....just go for a test in my car to see what one can do to a 45 year old MG.

And speaking of MGBs, check out the variety we currently have in stock. Several unrestored project cars, a number of completely rebuilt/restored cars, mostly early but a few later model cars, two competition cars, and even a few GTs. All perfect examples of that old Air Force term....KISS....KEEP it simple...stupid.

And I shudder at the thought of repairs to 911s, Astons, Jaguars, and other similar exotics. Where one can make a hell of a quick MG or Triumph that will NEVER be expensive to service or repair.

And to quote a former professional racer friend of mine....'you can't make a pig into a race horse. But you can make an awfully fast pig.' And if you have never driven a really well prepared MGB, TR6, or even an MGB powered MGA........you can make an awfully fast old British sports car.

So enjoy looking at our inventory and read our testimonial page...all unsolicited. We do our best to describe, prepare, and offer the older classics we keep in our inventory.