The first new addition to our stable in many years was this 1958 MGA Roadster. I had always wanted one of these cars but never thought I would own one. We bought it nearly sight-unseen in early 2003 from 3,000 miles away.

A few weeks earlier I showed Linda a photo of an MGA for sale and she gasped in awe. Seizing the opportunity, I said we could buy "her" one. It worked! Soon after, we found this one across the country. Based on pictures taken by a friend we took our chances on what looked like a very nice car. It was completely restored by a retired US Air Force aircraft engineer, then bought by a friend of his. With only 700 miles on the restoration he sold it to us for a great price.

When the carrier pulled up we were nervous but soon calmed by the sight of the car in person. It has been fully restored and looks the part. We enjoy Sunday drives in this car more often than any of the others. It has such a wonderful blend of performance and vintage feel. And you can't beat the looks of an MGA!

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