by Steve Tanham
It was blazing hot in Arnside on Friday. I was walking the collie along the shoreline when a flash of red from the road above caught my eye.
The pier steps were nearby, so I coerced a reluctant Tess to come up with me, promising her a treat and a quick return…
I used to have an MGB soft top. It’s throaty twin-carb engine was a delight; in many ways the best and most affordable of British sports cars. I loved it.
I wasn’t sure which model it was. The MGs of the 1940-1950 period were classics with a deliberately old styling – to make you dream of open-topped journeys along country lanes with the girlfriend’s hand resting on your thigh…
I suspect it was a special ‘racing edition’ MGA or MGT. Those in the know kindly advise. All I know is that I wanted to sling my leg over and take it for a spin, which I didn’t, of course.
You can only stare at a car for so long without being rude…
A few more moments and we had to go. One final glance back…
©️Stephen Tanham, 2025
Sun in Gemini 
A lovely happy post, Steve. Thank you
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Thank you, Robbie! X
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What a fabulous car. I have always wanted to drive/own a car with a running board x
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Me too, Carol! She was a beauty! x
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What a beautiful car, and it sure does look like it would be fun to ride around the countryside.
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Yes, indeed, Alethea! There were several light comedy films made in the 1950s and early 60s featuring such cars. They have always been a popular icon in the British psyche 😎
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A beauty, Steve. Nicely captured. I’m sure the owner would have been happy to chat. 🙂
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Thank you, Michael. I lingered as long as was reasonable but sadly no-one appeared. A beauty, indeed! 😃
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I picture them in flying jacket and goggles. 🙂
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Defo!!
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With a small but expensive teddy bear tucked into the breast pocket! 😎
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the teddy bear also wearing flying goggles. 😀
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