MG TA, TB, TC, QT for Sale | Steve Baker MGs 1936-1955

An example of my "can-do" (read: over-enthusiastic) attitude. If you look closely you can see an MG SA in the background, not a car I'd usually take on but I enjoyed it none-the-less. This photo is from around 1995, when my business was at it's peak. 

A photograph of my old workshop and loads of blue sheets hiding Ts in every form of condition. It's the only shot I have of a TF that I rebuilt. I believe it's my old TF 1500, an ex USA car which I converted to RHD. It  came to me via Terry Andrews around about 1989. There would have been another 4 cars inside and several chassis being used as racking! Times, and methods, have changed! Lean and mean. 

Here's a photo of one of my twin-leading shoe conversion kits, using Datsun drums. John Bibby designed these originally and fitted them to Dave Clewley's TB. I used to perform conversions when operating my spares / restorations business which was later sold on to Andy King.

Another blast from the past, the Octagon car club's 1987 "Wings" run. I'm pictured below in the red TC alongside Bud Parnam. Sadly this is the only photograph I have of the car. The picture is of broadway hill and brings back some fond memories. 

Here I am in around 1982 with the first T-series car I ever restored. It's a 1938 MG TA, all matching numbers and the FT27 fog light, 30 mph warning light etc to go with them. It took me around 6 months to do this car, saving up and learning I went. I was so careful not to mark anything, I was even sure to preserve the 50s stickers on the windscreen. I believe the car is now in the USA, my son Luke believes the moustache is best left in the 80s. 

Well there's one photo of this car on my "about me" section already, the present owner was nice enough to forward more photographs and information. I rebuilt this car from the ground up for Harry Crutchley, founder of the Octagon car club, around 20 years ago. . My Cosworth must have been all but new at the time, mind you we're both showing our age. I'd love to hear from anyone who's car I've worked on, I must have done half a dozen TF's - including two 1500s but sadly don't have any photographs of them.

This was the third TC that I built and was in the days when parts weren't so freely available. This meant that it was all oringal panels and even springs / small chrome work. Couldnt find a FT27 fog lamp then for love or money, easy as pie nowadays!

Now that he's spotted Pete's car my old friend Mark has asked me to put some photos of his car online for him. Mark was considering selling her, but with summer upon us he's understandably changed his mind! He's had the car for 15 years without fault and I suspect she won't be going anywhere soon.

I rebuilt this car for Mark and it woudln't be out of place on the concours (and I know what that means!). She still has all her original wings , bonnet, scuttle, engine gearbox and the correct carburettors, beautiful original dashboard with everything correct, 30mph & fuel lights. The Collingburn interior is totally original in every respect and hes throwing in the original rocker cover and oil can with the car as well as the tool roll etc.

The car would blow you away, one of the best TCs I've seen and she has only done about 750 miles a year since the rebuild. The car has a wonderful history too; originally delivered to Malta, purchased by a submarine captain who clearly wanted a real machine! I hope you enjoy the photos, please check back soon for updates on my current builds. 

I built this car for Peter Schaad, aiming to build the best TC money could buy. It has a good history and all the details confirmed. She is fitted with a steel crankshaft, Lucas laystall head and the engine was fully rebuilt and balanced. To add that little extra I sourced a Shorrock C75 from John Bibby - it certainly worked. The finish on the chassis was near perfect, it makes me smile just thinking about it!! The brakes were to factory spec using a set of Alfin drums. The only modification that was made to the car was the inclusion of a modern Datsun steering box. It was possible to order most parts from dealers, such as the lovely bucket seats provided by Mike Collingburn. The hood is Mohair just to give it a more unique finish. Peter still isn't sure why he sold this one - I expect he'll be back in due course! Click on the photo below to see more pictures!