This is the Austin Healey 3000 Mk. 2 I owned, pictured at the Seattle vintage races in 1995 or 1996. Imagine my delight when, after a day at the races, I came back to my car to find this pre-war Aston Martin parked next to me. I’m not sure of the exact model–there is an excellent guide here–I believe it might be a 1934 Mk. II 2/4 seater.
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My friend Tom sent me a few photos of one of his cars, a 1931 MG M-Type. This is the only model of pre-war car I’ve actually had a ride in, and I’d really like to eventually find an MG or other sporting car from the period. They’re diminuative but fun and define the word “character.” There is some great information on the “MMM” cars at, wait for it, the MMM Register.

Tom’s car is really lovely, without being over-restored: