Uncovering a Rare Automotive Treasure: The Klemm Pre-War MG Collection!

[@fbrewx2560]

What a great collection of cars and such a nice couple! Thanks for the video Steve.

[@mundanestuff]

This guy is a legend! Nice collection!

[@beegee22]

What a wonderful visit with a real fan of MG cars! It's a fabulous collection and a wealth of knowledge from Mr. Klemm. 👍👍👏👏

[@MrDunky48]

It gives me a warm glow inside to find people in the States so in love with our British made cars. It is such a shame that so much of that skill has been lost over here. I saw cars on this video that I was totally unaware of. Unfortunately the 60’s saloons were badge engineered versions which let down their reputation. I went on my honeymoon in an 1100 Austin; they drove well but had design flaws including the universal joints which failed far too early! One went on my hired one and was replaced at the side of the road by a repairman, around midnight, in central London. The hire company were amazed that anyone would tackle such a job! Perhaps he was sympathetic to a couple of young honeymooners…..

[@jamesboardman609]

Nice collection 😊 my first car was a 1967 MGB, I got it off my grandfather’s estate, I didn’t even know how to shift the car properly!!! Since then, I’ve owned and MG- TC and I rebuilt and MGA. My brother owned a MGC with three carbs too, nice car.

[@michaelmadsen4741]

So nice to see MGs on your channel again - and what MGs! It is always interesting to see what you are up to but as I am into MGs myself having restored a TD this winter I really enjoy all these wonderful cars.

[@garyverville8211]

Enjoyed seeing Mr Klemm's MG collection and learned more about MG's. I restored a 53 MGTD twenty plus years ago and love to drive it when ever I get free time. MG's are so much fun to drive.

[@steveoh9838]

Now that is an impressive collection. I hope the stewards and their passion for these types of vehicles, carry on for future generations to enjoy.

[@paulhall170]

The Magnette was one of the overall series known as the Farina Series. There was Austin, Morris, MG and Wolseley variants, and also a big Vanden Plas Farina, BMC's attempt at hitting the luxury market. Here in Australia we also had a variant known as the Freeway, BMC's attempt at competing with Ford and Holden, but it was only a four, and Aussies wanted six cylinder engines, so it didn't really succeed. But, Steve, thanks for introducing us to these lovely people and their wonderful old cars!

[@Ribeirasacra]

There was also a Riley version of the BMC Farina. The BMC Freeway used the 6 cylinder blue steak engine?

[@paulhall170]

@@Ribeirasacra yes of course it did, my mistake

[@crashbox7130]

If you check out the Peugeot 404 you'll see that Pininfarina did well out of one single design. They sold it to two separate companies!

[@paulhall170]

@@crashbox7130 Indeed they did, I owned two 404s back in the seventies, wonderful cars, and a 'crisper' interpretation of that shape, in my opinion..

[@johndavey72]

Steve. I think you've met your match and enjoyed every moment . Thanks to you and particularly to your hosts .

[@blairweiss]

I was like "wait a second" and ran into my office to get my puzzle... sure enough... it's the D type!!! Crazy!

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

That is a great story, so lucky to have the puzzle!

[@robpeabo509]

An absolutely beautiful collection of British cars spanning many decades, and these were only the ones you showed us, with many more in various states of repair-disrepair still to see. It was great to here that they are still driven, that's what cars were made for. I understand the need to preserve, and keep safe, though to actually drive them and still enjoy driving them is something that honours the vehicles and everyone who manufactured them. This was a very pleasurable & pleasing video Steve., thank you mate.

[@caseytailfly]

Great collection. I know of one other Morris Bull Nose in the US in NH. Those are very cool machines.

[@anthonybrau7399]

Fabulous video Steve! Truly an amazing collector. Seemed like a super nice couple. Would love more vids like this one. Cheers!

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

More to come!

[@Derf1313]

Wow! There are cars I've never even seen in books, what a spread... Certainly will spend a few hours (lol) looking more at his website. Thanx for the visit !!

[@happy_camper]

True passion!

[@micheltebraake7915]

These people have collected a beautiful collection.

[@edsalerno2790]

Really enjoyed seeing the Klemm's collection. Thanks to them for saving ,preserving, restoring and enjoying all the different cars of MG makes. True enthusiasts and very nice people so glad the Klemm's let you do the video of their collection. The Healey bugeye racer needs to be in the company of all of your Healey Bugeye racers. Just a thought.

[@davidjones332]

It's so nice to see someone committed to restoring these cars to their original condition, and not tempted to maul them around by fitting modern engines or gearboxes. I wonder how many people today would be able to cope, let alone enjoy driving that gorgeous SA with a crash gearbox?

[@davidkippen6403]

Really love the MG and Austin episodes, Steve!

[@JamesFarrell-yp6ew]

Wow Steve I live in Scotland and follow all your videos, as an MG man that was a treat for me to see, well done.

[@donpampel3332]

Great Video !!

[@dgschindele]

One of your best, Steve. Thank you!

[@bryancohn9406]

What an interesting collection, Dennis loves the weird stuff as much as you Steve! Loved the Bugeye, hard to get more period correct than that.

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

Very period car in nice condition and not modified for later SCCA racing with big flares like most have been.

[@SPH56]

Such a great couple and the cars, lovely, each and every one. Wish we could have seen the Plymouth though.

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

You can see the front of it in the first shot.

[@Biokemist-o3k]

That is a great collection. I am starting my KZbin channel with a 1928 Morgan RIP MG Special 3 wheeler with 4 wheels. The next project is a 1933 MG Magnette Boat tail and I am deciding to either use the 4 cylinder MG engine I have or to use a Triumph 6 cylinder or maybe blasphemous Packard straight 8 with a supercharger. I have a couple projects to get done first.

[@markwilson7788]

A fascinating video. Thank you.

[@bobmanzi7712]

that man has some really nice cars. great stuff thanks

[@MH-wg6bz]

Very interesting. Enjoyed

[@4418CARLOU]

Wow!!

[@davidnelson6893]

So cool cars see those MG s

[@andrewwhenkel]

This was amazing 👏 🙌

[@lanceneuman9528]

A brake booster may help Crystal to enjoy that unusual BGT, but i'm sure they and everyone else has thought of that.

[@craigwiest772]

Wonderful video. Do they allow tours of their collection? Other than famous car guys like yourself, of course. Which reminds me, do you allow tours of your establishment?

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

They have a British car get together once a year at their place in which they invite the local clubs to attend.

[@craigwiest772]

@@ThisWeekWithCars Thanks for the information. I’ll have to pay attention.

[@BangerFleet]

Oh man, it’s practically the Westminster MG Museum.

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

I don't think this video even shows half of the cars he has.

[@BangerFleet]

This subset alone is pretty serious! I thought I was the only guy in USA with a Farina Magnette parked next to an 1100. An M-Type is on my shopping list and this guy’s got two! The Westminster MG Museum was a one-of-each MG museum in Vermont owned by Abingdon Spares/Gerry Gougen, and it was very much the same spirit. Rare MGs, a little dusty, and very much loved by all. Shame it’s gone. This might be best MG collection in USA right now.

[@markdanford1910]

Nice video

[@crieff1sand2s]

Nice.....👍

[@roberthex9340]

the bobby hat is known as a wooden top in the met

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

Interesting this is that I found. wooden-top: The expression may be a reference to the wooden construction of a bobby's custodian helmet.

[@malcolmgb]

Great video Steve. I will be over from UK visiting Ohio in July for 10 days and looking for collections to visit, if he accepts visitors and close by would he let us take a look?

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

He is not in Ohio, a few states away from there. There is an email address on his website if you want to contact him.

[@malcolmgb]

@@ThisWeekWithCars Thanks Steve not been able to find a website, thought he might be Indiana or Iowa we plan to drive around, possibly be in Davenport IA later in year.

[@bryancohn9406]

@@malcolmgb the website is listed in the description of the video, just click on the word “more”.

[@malcolmgb]

@@bryancohn9406 thank you, yes I had already found by a different route, I always watch KZbin on my TV and rarely use the web site.

[@alwayswoke5181]

Amazing!

[@stephenricketts7764]

Such a nice couple and so excited about our British cars. Some of the pre-war cars must be rare in the USA. I have to say I am more of a fan of the MG Magnette ZA and ZB but good to see one of the Farina's over there. Thanks Steve for taking us along.