Antique & Classic Cars Blog

Hot rods are fun and the V8-in-a-TR6 project (long running, slow moving) is along this continuum. My friend Bill is taking the build-your-own car idea a little further.He’s always wanted a certain limited production V8 sports car built in the late 1950s. Less than 300 were built, however, so they come up for sale infrequently and at big buckaroos. Bill loves the look and really wants a driver, not another full-blown classic.

So…Bill and a local fabrication shop are gonna build one, reproducing the body with great attention to detail and putting in modern running gear for dependability and ease of maintenance.

They’re eyeing the MGA as a possible starting point; that’s all I know right now.

Soon as this project gets rolling, I’ll post a few snaps and further details. I might even tell you what kind of car it is…though you’re all welcome to guess. :^)

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