About Steve
Steve's hobby has been British cars for over 50 years.
His specialty are cars from the BMC/BLMC stable. In the 1970s he lived in Wallingford, which is
about 8 miles from Abingdon on Thames, of MG fame, and 15 miles from Cowley, Oxford, where BMW make the current Mini.
His personal car fleet includes a 1967 Austin Mini Countryman, a 1970 MGB GT, a 1974 Triumph TR6, a 1977 Triumph Dolomite Sprint,
a 1978 Mini 1275GT, a 1980 MGB LE, and a 1980 Triumph TR8.
Professionally, Steve is a retired Engineer who has worked all over the world in various Engineering roles for large corporations. He has a Bachelors degree in Engineering Science from the University of Durham (UK). He is also a Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, as well as being a Chartered Engineer. These are the UK's equivalent of a P.E. in the USA.
Steve is currently located in North-West Downers Grove, Illinois, close to I-355 and I-88.
The summer of 1977 with my first car.
Projects
Steve enjoys advising and assisting fellow British classic car enthusiasts in the Chicago area with their restoration and maintenance projects. Together we can tackle projects and improvements. These typically include mechanical issues, such as tuning, brakes, suspension, engines and transmissions but also electrical ones and some trim items. Most of the cars are MG’s, Triumphs, Minis and Austin Healey’s. However the odd Sunbeam Alpine, Morgan, Nash Metropolitan and Morris Minor have made an appearance. He also tries to maintain his own cars!
Recent endeavours have included returning a 1974 Mini to the road, replacing a 1955 MG TF’s engine mounts, rewiring a 1965 Austin Healey 3000, rebuilding a 1959 MGA gearbox and servicing the brakes of a 1975 TR6. If you're passionate about British classics and seek help with your project, feel free to reach out. Steve is always interested in sharing his 50 plus years of experience and knowledge to provide education and share in the satisfaction of bringing these iconic vehicles back to their former glory and keeping them on the road.
1967 Mini Countryman
1970 MGB GT
1974 Triumph TR6
1977 Triumph Dolomite
1978 Mini Clubman 1275GT
1980 Triumph TR8
1980 MGB LE
