Jim Hillyard's Journal

In mid-June, 2011, I purchased my '69 roadster from a previous MGE member through an add on Craigslist. The car ran well, had a decent interior (no cracks in the pillow-dash), gauges that worked most of the time, and nice wire wheels. In other ways, she was showing her age -- the 10 year-old paint was one of many re-coats, both doors had crack-of-doom, and there was evidence of poor previous rust repair. By October, I'd replaced the clutch hydraulic system, installed a soft top, and gotten her tuned properly. Just in time for MG season in Arizona.

Then, on November 9th, 2011, a Chevy Suburban ran a light in front of me. I t-boned him at approximately 30 mph right in front of the Phoenix Police Department's headquarters. A short time later, the Hagerty inspector told me what I already knew -- totaled.

Fortunately, I walked away without a scratch (let's hear it for MG engineering and thank goodness I him and not the other way around) and Hagerty provided excellent service.

Rita, it was nice while it lasted. Sorry to have you pass on my watch.