For a couple of years the picture above was the only one I had. I didn't even know it was a boat tail car until the current owner contacted me. Now we have better pictures and more details.

On 5/4/06, Douglas F Wilson wrote:
>"I see you have an image of my MGA boat-tail racer on your web site. Hope you can open these jpgs for a better view. It was built by a university engineering class in 1972 based on a 60 MGA drive train amd aluminum body. My 87 year old mechanic friend gave it to me after he didn't renew his driver's license. I take it out every summer here in Ottawa Ontario Canada.
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>Safety Fast,
>Doug Wilson"

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At 10:52 AM 5/5/06, Douglas F Wilson wrote:
>"The car is just for looks. It has had no suspension or drive-train upgrades. It has no doors or side windows but does have a tonneau. The most unique thing about it is the all aluminum hand crafted body using vintage aircraft fasteners (rivets). The polished aluminum bonnet and tail are lovely. It is very light and therefore "peppy". Driving it might be safer than an old motorcycle but not by much. The simple mechanics of the car are a delight to work on - she runs great. It is real "head turner". Though most MG lover types turn their noses up at it as it is not original. Lighten up boys!"
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>Doug"

On 4/16/2008 -0400, Andy Bounsall wrote:
"Here’s a couple of higher res photos I took of the car last summer."


On 12/3/2023, Montgomery Gisborne in Coquitlam, BC, Canada wrote:
"I am the current owner of the MGA "special" (VT-107C as featured on your website). The car went through a long period of non-use. -- I purchased it as a project about 2 months ago. I am completely refurbishing the car with some tasteful upgrades, much of which was gleaned from your own website. The most visual change will be the addition of a hidden trailer hitch that does double-duty as a spare tire carrier (see work-in-process pic attached).

I also constructed the ET207 (voltage converter) as per your website and found it to function exactly as described! Extremely ingenious hack, I would never have figured that one out on my own. I constructed it as a panel for easy installation as a unit under the dash (see pics). I should have taken a picture of the look of astonishment when I connected the device and voila! Instant 12-volt negative-ground power".
I have never felt comfortable with the OEM circuit protection (?) as often found on British classic cars, like the MGA. There was always a preponderance towards running EVERYTHING through a single fuse... which is not a good idea, ever. Since my car already has some modifications (obviously), I felt it would be a good idea to create a better and safer way to protect ALL components.
The simple idea was to install two panels, one switched and one unswitched, to clean up and offer proper protection to all components, including ignition and the fuel pump (see pics). I am sure that others have made similar upgrades; just showing my way to do it, especially on a tight budget with Amazon delivering two standard fuse panels very cheaply. Cheap insurance, in my view.