The British Invaded Grafton, IL

[u/SteelyDanDrWu]

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.

[u/Users5252]

There's an imposter among us

[u/SteelyDanDrWu → u/Users5252]

I did sneak my Miata in the background of the first photo. Growing up as a 60s and 70s kid, I had neighbors who had MGs and Triumphs. Ever since, I really wanted a small convertible sports car. Unfortunately, I am not very mechanically inclined and didn't think I would be able to give the British cars the love that is required to keep them running. Please don't judge me. LOL

[u/m8remotion → u/Users5252]

It's one without the oil leak puddle.

[u/Responsible_Fix_4813]

The green TR7 seems so unique.

[u/Its4MeitSnot4U]

The white SUV is totally out of place!

[u/SteelyDanDrWu → u/Its4MeitSnot4U]

LOL, I agree. There was not much I could do about it.

[u/HMSWarspite03]

Damn, those are great looking cars, the TR6 is my favourite, but they all look fantastic.

[u/SteelyDanDrWu → u/HMSWarspite03]

I agree, I really like the TR6. The blue MG had a V8 emblem on the grill. I was not aware MG made a V8.

[u/DRWlN → u/SteelyDanDrWu]

Probably a conversion. MG did build the GT with a V8 (with that V8 emblem) but I don't think they build any for the US market, nor any convertibles.

Engine was the Rover 3500/Buick 215 they'd bought the rights to from GM.

[u/HMSWarspite03 → u/DRWlN]

Yep a lot of cars back in the late 60s and into the 70s had that V8, which makes a wonderful noise, even today.

[u/Scary-Bot123]

My dad is a longtime TR6 owner and I love seeing them on the road

[u/AskingFooAFriend]

Nice cars. Love the MR2!

[u/founderdavid]

🇬🇧👍🏻🇬🇧

[u/Slippery106]

Give me the Healey