Refurbishing Damask 0558

Tom Williams from Surrey reports "about a year and a half ago I purchased my Grandad's MGBGTV8 (Damask 0558) with a view to restoring it to its glory year of 1973. I am very busy at Bristol University and rather strapped for cash but have at last saved enough to begin the restoration work. I had wanted to complete as much of it myself as possible as I am quite a mechanically minded man but unfortunately time is not in abundance at the moment. I have therefore sent it to Surrey Sports and Classics (Ripley, Surrey) to begin the mechanical side of the work. Once it is back on the road (hopefully by summer), I plan to have a little fun with it for a few weekends and then in late 2009 send it back to have the bodywork looked at. I hope by summer 2010 I can lend it to my Grandad for a few weekends and he can reminisce and enjoy the car as he most certainly must have done Damask 0558 is loaded up for the trip to Surrey Sports and Classics. (Photo: Tom Williams) when he bought it brand new in September 1973. I have asked to be as involved as much as possible in the restoration and will ensure that I pop into SSC on many occasions over the next few months to see how the work is progressing and take some photos." V8 Register - MG Car Club - the leading group for MG V8 enthusiasts at www.v8register.net