1957 MG MGA Roadster

This MGA was prepared by J.S. Inskip Motors, NYC, with factory assistance for the 1957 Sebring 12-hour race. Entered as part of a three-car team by U.S. distributor Hambro, the car finished the race and placed 2nd in class. Additionally, all three MGAs finished to capture the coveted Manufacturer's Team Prize. The car was driven by David Ash, Gus Ehrman and John Van Driel.

After a brief advertising career, the car was placed in the SCCA at the hands of Ted Rounds. Mr. Rounds piloted the car throughout the 1959 season at events at Watkins Glen, Lime Rock, Thompson, and Giant's Despair. Over the season, it was entered in eight races and took four checkered flags. After the 1959 season, the car was sold to a friend of Mr. Rounds and never raced again.

The car was eventually purchased in 1975 by MG collector Jerry Goguen and was displayed in his MG Museum in Westminster, Vermont. The current owners purchased the car from Mr. Goguen.

After years of hard use racing and later years of inactivity in the museum, the car was in need to total restoration. John Tokar of Vintage Restoration LTD completed the restoration in September of 2004 in time for David Ash and Gus Ehrman to be reunited at Watkins Glen for the 50th anniversary of the Collier Cup Race.