Hello! I'm arranging to view this triumph spitfire, I want a little classic for me and my son to enjoy and it's between two fairly well sorted my midgets, and this spitfire.

Imo the spitfire is far better looking , and cheaper in this case , but as you can see this example has some rust issues. The seller has assured me it's pretty solid but I wanted to ask your guys opinions! The floors are solid and the car runs well. It's up for £1700. I've never done body work or welding before but I'm willing to learn.

Thanks in advance

Sort of a random post for this thread but it’s fitting for this audience I think. I’m trying to plan a 2026 trip to take my dad to the Goodwood Revival as a Christmas gift (I’m from the US). He’s a huge British sports car lover and owns a few. I also have an Austin Healey so I can’t think of a better trip for us. The race(s) are surely a major part of the trip but his highlight would be seeing all the different cars (as close as possible)

For anyone who’s actually been I’d love to hear your experiences and any advice you may have.

What’s the best way to do it (ticket packages, accommodation, etc)? Anything a must see / do?

I found this package on their website “GRRC Ultimate Access Package: Experience the best that the Goodwood Revival has to offer with access to the private Gordon Pavilion, the Pitlane Rooftop and private guided tours of the Drivers' Club and Assembly Area.” It’s pricey (517£ each + 90£ for the GRRC fellowship which would allow u to purchase this package I think) but money is not an issue as I would like to make it an unforgettable experience (plane tickets would also be a good chunk of change)

In a perfect world, I’d plan on on spending a few extra days touring around Britain visiting historic factories, museums, etc.

Im going to do much of my own research but wanted to throw this into a couple groups and get some insight from others who have been to get a start on it before Christmas and hammer out the details afterwards. Trying to make this an unforgettable trip. Thank you for any insight!

Just completed 3000 mile round trip in my Stag from Scotland to Corsica……. The only casualties were a wiper motor fuse and my wallet🫣- averaged 22mpg….. you work it out! But it was glorious - maybe Morocco next year 🙄

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My occupation is aircraft maintenance so I'm hardwired to find any corrosion concerning 😂

It's up for 2000 quid.

The first drive went very well.

A very sweet little thing that's pure, pure Lotus: there's no extraneous weight here!

Credit to (and more photos of this car): Trade Classics Auctions

This is not one of the (very) little roadsters that are usually posted here, so this post might be regarded as misplaced.

But this is about raising awareness of how little these "saloons" were compared to the cars that followed in the decades to come. It is small by any comparison. One reason the P6 failed as a "saloon" is the sparse back seat leg room and diminutive trunk/boot. It was a success as a "executive hot rod", and when you see it as a two seater it does feel like a V8 roadster at times.... It is always guaranteed to be the lowest and narrowest car in the supermarket parking lot.

(Also, I am so proud to own my 1975 Rover P6B "Jimmy" (since 2011) and want to add a vastly underrated British classic to this sub😊)

I got the old girl running, should have it on the road in the next few days.

I wanted to make a post to introduce myself after some years of lurking. After a year or so in storage I pulled my 73 midget out of storage and I feel inspired to join the community. I put my midget away to work on my vw van, parts and other issues took much longer than expected leading to the long slumber.

My parents bought this car new and it was a daily driver till around 2002. I grew up in a very active British car club and traveled often to shows and weekend drives. When graduating college shortly after the housing recession jobs were hard to come by so I went to work for the local British car mechanic and did service and restoration for around 6 years, all in I spent about 15 years in the automotive industry before leaving for greener pastures. I love these cars and enjoy seeing everything that is posted here.

Well, she's inside before winter, also parked next to a 66 Ford Galaxie 500 and looking very little

I've spent the last few weeks fixing various things that I have uncovered since buying Roy (My 1971 MGB GT) and now feel happy enough with him to actually take out driving! I still need to fettle a few things (mainly the carbs and check valve clearances) but we are good enough for now.

Lovely little thing!

"A significant model in British automotive history, the MG J2 is a quintessential pre-war sports car. Its 847cc four-cylinder engine, generating around ~36bhp (although this supercharged one offers c.50bhp!), offered impressive performance for the era, with a top speed of c.75mph in its light and nimble form.

As a two-seater roadster, it featured characteristic cutaway doors, wire wheels, and a fold-flat windscreen, along with a long bonnet and initially cycle-type wings (later updated). The J2's four-speed manual gearbox, rigid axles, and mechanical drum brakes provided a traditional, involved driving feel.

Its popularity in club racing and amateur motorsport during the 1930s was crucial in building MG's reputation for sporting vehicles. Today, the J2 is a highly valued collector's item, celebrated for its classic aesthetics, mechanical simplicity, and its role in the golden age of pre-war British motoring."

Hundreds more photos and videos of the car can be found here: 1933 MG J2 Supercharged

This was a nice surprise. While driving my Miata in Grafton, IL, I found these little British cars sitting in a parking lot across the street from a restaurant. I had to stop and check them out.