100 years ago, in 1924, the MG (Morris Garage) brand was born. It quickly acquired its reputation thanks to the investment of its Managing Director, Cecil Kimber. Passionate about sports cars, he gave the brand a notable boost from the design of the first competition car: the Old Number One (photo Retromobile 2024).

During the Kimber years, MG participated in numerous competitions (Mille Miles and Tourist Trophy in 1933, 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1934) and speed records that reinforced the brand's positioning in the racing car niche.

In 1945, only 5 weeks after the end of hostilities in the 2nd World War and despite the limited means, MG succeeded in putting the MG TC model into production, which was quickly exported to the United States to ensure the survival of the brand. This model was then considered by the Americans as the icon of the sports car. The TD and TF models followed until the launch of the MGA at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1955.

Designed in 1951 to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the MGA model appeared only 4 years later in May 1955 with 3 cars entered in the race. In complete rupture with the previous models, with a performance of 160 Km/h and 15 seconds from 0 to 100 Km/h, the MGA will be very appreciated in terms of comfort, quality of finishes and safety. More than 100,000 units were produced.

In 1957, Stirling Moss broke the speed record and passed the 395km/h mark on the Bonneville Salt Lake in the US with the MG EX181 model (photo Retromobile 2024). 2 years later, it was Phil Hill, still at the wheel of the EX 181 which exceeded 400km/h, thus consolidating the brand's positioning and its slogan "safety fast" launched in 1929.

At Cartis Classic Car Experience, we are delighted to integrate the 1954 MG TF model from Denmark. It joins our 1962 MGA MKII in the collection. It will be made available for group rallies to discover the most beautiful regions of France.