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$2000 Challenge: Cosworth Vega-powered MG that helped start it all

One of the very first entrants into our annual low-buck event, now known as the $2000 Challenge? Mike Guido and his Cosworth Vega-powered MG Midget.

$2000 Challenge: Little British cars are welcome, too

Sure, this 1980 MGB was a last-minute entry and took over 18 seconds to compete in the quarter-mile, but at least it didn't finish in last place.

Does the Miata offer the best classic roadster experience?

Welcoming the Miata into the classic car world by pitting it against three iconic classic roadsters.

The RV8, MG's attempt to cash in on the success of the Miata

Seeing the success of the Miata, MG said, "Hey, we can do that too."

Rate It: The MG E-Motion Is British for Electric Sports Car

Cheesy name aside, the MG E-Motion is the British carmaker's attempt to bring back its sporting roots with an all-electric sports car.

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Shop Work: Engine swap? How to properly hang the alternator | From the Archives

Planning your own wacky engine swap? At some point, you’ll have to tackle the seemingly mundane issues, like hanging an alternator.

Shop Work: Successful engine swaps need working gas pedals | From the Archives

What is probably the one thing that separates an okay engine swap from a great one? Yes, the gas pedal.

Features: The haters couldn’t believe it: our first $2000 Challenge champ

For our very first low-buck competition, the $1500 Challenge, Dead Clown Racing put a Cosworth Vega engine into an MG Midget–and won the event.

Features: What makes the perfect sports car?

Norman Garrett, design engineer of the original Miata, tries to answer that question.

Features: #TBT: Turning a rusty MGB into a small-block-powered budget racer

Back in 2010, the Nelson family brought an MGB powered by a Chevrolet small-block V8 engine to our annual $2000 Challenge.

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Apr 01, 2026 by Eberspacher64
1957 None Roadster

Red 4 speed. I am third owner. Car originally came from West Coast. Has been converted to a 12 volt system. It has a battery maintainer installed. Has a new …

Feb 19, 2026 by scottglewis
1980 None MGB

1980 MGB survivior

Feb 18, 2026 by 73emgee
1973 None B

Teal Blue

Feb 10, 2026 by DonnieS2000
1980 None MGB

5 speed gearbox from Datsun 260Z, weber added. Won it through Hagerty auction.

Jan 13, 2026 by leec
1964 None B

Street stock ride to fully prepared SCCA EP racecar. Then transferred engine, trans and rear to an MGB GT shell to then qualify, race and finish back to back, the …

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