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| January 2000 Volume 4, No. 1 | Page 2 | |
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Winter Projects
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In the early 1970"s Ken Costello combined what, to him, appeared to be a magical and necessary combination-the Rover (late GM) 3.5 liter V8 and the MGBGT. It was fast, dependable and handled like an MGBGT should; many believe the BGT to be among those sports cars with the sweetest road manners. Sadly, the GTV8 was never officially imported to the U.S. The E type coupe of that era had become less than its former self because of the modifications necessary to meet the new emissions standards, and the BGT readily outperformed it. British Leyland feared that the Jaguar market would evaporate if a significantly less costly car readily readily best the E type's performance. | |
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There are several club members working on winter projects. Frank Grover has entertained us with the continuing saga of his Austin 7 Cooper. We all know that Jim Danielson, Jim Stork, Jerry Needham and Dave Barnes have at least one Bugeye and a couple of big Healey's as ongoing projects. There are a couple of projects that are nearing completion. However, there are other projects that are show great promise of being on the road in time for the Heartland Regional.
The MG TC is often Áredited as being the sports car that "America Loved First." With its rakish styling and sprightly perform-ance the TC had captured the hearts of many young men in the years just after World War II. Perhaps most important the TC was a car that a young man could afford to purchase and to operate.
One of our newer members, Tom Turner, has an excellent example of that model MG, the restoration of which is underway. Tom is down to the last little bit of his TC. The engine, rebuilt by John Twist at University Motors, is in place and the car was being driven when Tom determined that the rear end was a bit more worn than was acceptable. Hence it is currently being rebuilt by Steve Espelund, and is soon to go into the car.
A few minor touches and the car will be road worthy, at which point your editors will be faced with the pleasant dilemma of how to convince Tom that he should let us have some seat time in this wonderful vehicle. Congratulations, Tom, on a worthwhile project nearing completion. It will be great to see that TC on the road again.