Michael: Dad brought up the idea of getting a TR6 to work on when I was 14. Great idea, I thought, we’d have a car done by the time I got my license. I had no clue of the amount of work it would take. I just thought it would be cool to drive a…
Timing lights, dwell meters, hand-held tachometers, and some other modern electronic tools have had problems when being used on some of our Classic British cars that happen to be electrically outfitted to be Positive Earth (Positive Ground). The root of the matter is the circuitry of these electronic tools is polarity sensitive. They simply will…
A fully restored 1961 MGA 1600 was for sale in Florida in the same town where my Dad lived. I asked him to take a look at it, and based on his report I made an offer that I frankly thought would be unacceptable to the seller. Much to my surprise, he made a reasonable…
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…
Here’s some on track action from the Mitty. Don’t see a way to post a gallery within WordPress, so follow the link to a PBase gallery. Fair warning, there’s some non-British vehicles in here. http://www.pbase.com/ignomini/the_mitty_road_atlanta_2012
My Uncle Jake Darsey was one of the most influential men in my life. Next to my dad, I’m sure he had more impact on my life as a boy than any other adult male. Not until I was in late elementary school or early jr. high did I discover to my great shock that…
Nine short years is what Carroll Shelby spent as a race car driver. During his abbreviated driving career, one cut short by a heart condition that would partially confine his career, but never define him, Carroll Shelby raced heads up against some of the most prominent and preeminent drivers of the 1950s. Sterling Moss, Juan…
