MGs converge on Mineola

Posted 10/12/23

The Texas MG Register celebrated the 100th anniversary of the iconic English sports car, holding its fall event in Mineola.

There were 65 autos in town, which were displayed downtown on Saturday …

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MGs converge on Mineola

(Monitor photo by Phil Major)

Classic sports cars manufactured in England as far back as 1930 descended on Mineola in celebration of the auto’s 100th anniversary, including a car show downtown Saturday. See Page 11A for more photos and information.

(Monitor photo by Phil Major)

A rare 1939 MGTB is owned by Vic Savelli, which was purchased from Bob Wisner of Mineola in the 1990s and restored.

(Monitor photo by Phil Major)

This 1930 model is covered in fabric and owned by MG collector Danny Allen of Tyler.

Posted Thursday, October 12, 2023 3:05 am

The Texas MG Register celebrated the 100th anniversary of the iconic English sports car, holding its fall event in Mineola.

There were 65 autos in town, which were displayed downtown on Saturday morning. The event drew 120 guests to the city for the three-day affair.

Oldest vehicle on display was built in 1930, and two rare 1939 MGTBs were also on hand, built during a short time in 1939 before manufacturing became limited during the war effort.

The gathering marked the second time for the club to meet in Mineola, after first meeting here in 2014 and requesting another event in the city, which cincided with the Mineola sesquicentennial.

Texas has one of the largest MG car clubs in the nation.

Organizer Vic Savelli said the event drew car owners from a wide area including several states.

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MGs converge on Mineola

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