Classic cars are our passion. Driving our classic cars is an even bigger passion.
But the internet is our addiction ... Just as we can drive for hours, we can surf the internet for hours on end. Always trying to find that special car for sale in some obscure little corner.
The year 1955 was one of the deadliest in motorsport history. In France, at the 24 heures Le Mans race, 92 got killed and 140 injured when Pierre Levegh crashed his silver Mercedes SLR and pieces of this car got projected onto the crowds. (some highlights of the race here). But it was also the year when MG brought a prototype of their new MGA to France to show off their new car.
In our opinion, this is the more European looking version of the famous Chevy Corvette. That’s why we quite like it and why it drew our attention skimming through the ebay advertisements. That and the price. Because it seems like a bit of a bargain to be had for someone …
