2026 MG International - Sandusky, Ohio!

Report from MG International 2026 in Sandusky, Ohio
MG owners from across North America gathered at the Kalahari Resort near Sandusky, Ohio, from August 22 to 26 for MG International (MGI) the onceevery-five-years gathering of the all the North American MG registries.

Attendees enjoyed a wide variety of activities, events, trips, and tech sessions from the sunset cruise off Cedar Point on Sunday night to the concluding Banquet and Awards dinner on Thursday. Highlights included the MGI 2026 Car Show, the John Twist Rolling Tech Session, and the MGs Through the Ages Talking Tour session with more than a dozen classic MGs lined up in a ballroom as owners and experts explained what made each one special.

And the ongoing show of hundreds of MGs in the parking lot all week long was an unforgettable sight. 

Five member cars from Windsor-Detroit were recognized in the car show awards, a strong showing given attendees from more than 100 local clubs:

• Ray & Glenda Thompson (1st MGB LE)
• Ed Davis & Kathy Kalman (3rd MG TF)
• Bill & Mary Ellen Weakley (3rd MGA 1500 Wire Wheels)
• Amy & Jeremy Brown (3rd MGB 73-74)
• Russ & Marlis LaFevre (3rd MGB 77-80)

Pics and images from John Magee and Mary Ellen Weakley.

See all the pictures right here...

Windsor-Detroit MG Club and Michigan MG T-Series Club present ...

Fall Colour Tour and Cider Run 2026

Mad Dogs & Englishmen - Gilmore Museum

Chrome-bumper MGBs and MGCs  were the featured marque at the 35th Annual Mad Dogs & Englishmen Auto Faire on Sunday, July 12, while other MGs of all types were plentiful on the field. 

The convoy out provided fun and scenic driving across Michigan for a dozen or so members, and at least one notable incident; the story is told below.

On the field a typical sunny and hot July show provided lots for members to see and do, from the autocross course to touring the collection at the host Gilmore Car Museum.

A good time was had by all!

Here are club members who took home trophies:

  Ken Klemmer
 3rd Place among pre-1956 MGs

  Steve Finch
2nd Place among the featured chrome-bumper MGBs

  Arayan Lias
3rd Place among chrome-bumper Bs.

View John Magee pictures ...

View Vicki Bade pictures ...

The dumbest and luckiest MG owner in the entire state of Michigan drove more than 30 miles in our convoy to Mad Dogs while his iPhone teetered on the trunk before Chris Kleindorfer saw it and stopped him. Unfortunately, there’s no way to identify this hapless and fortunate man. Nope. No possible way at all. So says your Can-Am Newsletter editor.

2026 Alden Classic Sports Car Show

Always a Michigan favorite event, this year was no different. Fun times at the annual twin Bays 2026 Alden Classic Sports Car Show! 
Nice turnout, weather cooperated ... and WDMGC's Russ LaFevre brought home a 3rd place prize!! Couldn’t ask for more.

2026 Greenfield Village Old Car Festival

Celebrating Old Car Festival's 75th Anniversary! In 1951, vintage vehicle owners gathered in Greenfield Village for the first time to relive motoring's earliest days. Seventy-five years later, Old Car Festival remains an annual tradition for generations of automotive enthusiasts and is the longest-running antique automobile show in the United States. Vicki and Matt Bade joined other for the Old Car Festival's diamond anniversary in 2026 by honoring the people, traditions and motor vehicles that have defined this special event for three quarters of a century.
Pictures from Vicki Bade.....

2026 Battle of the Brits

Pics and images from John Magee.

First the MGs ....

Other cars are right here...

WDMGC 2026 Trip to Private Transportation Collection in Lowell 

I just want to say that Matt Bade knocked it out of the park with this drive on Saturday, June 6, while also vastly underselling what we were about to see. His description to me was along the lines of, “We’re going to drive out to Lowell to see this cool house with a car collection. Then lunch.”

It turns out that the home of Kent and Susan Riddle is a truly amazing architectural achievement. The car collection inside may be even more amazing. The couple has lived in the home for more than 30 years as Kent has built out both the house and the collection. They enjoy inviting clubs for a tour and we were happy to visit. The home itself includes a full assortment of whimsy including a hobbit hole and pub, windmills, a Viking longhouse, large bells, full-size dinosaur skeletons, and dozens of other things. The car collection is just as diverse; a pre-World War II collection with some of the world’s earliest cars, steam cars, and dozens of early internalcombustion engines, And a post-war collection every bit as diverse including an Amphicar, a PierceArrow travel trailer, a Cord roadster, and more than a dozen other amazing cars.

Then we drove on for lunch. An amazing day!

Check out the pictures for cars, bikes, and yes, dinasours!

Submitted by John Magee

MGs Spotted on the Field at the 2026 Motor Muster!  

MGs of all sorts could be seen around Greenfield Village at the 2026 Motor Muster the weekend of June 20-21, including Lee Jacobsen’s 1937 green MG SA Tickford, Bill Reeve’s cream 1948 MG TC, and Amy Brown’s Mirage 1974 MGB. It couldn’t have been a nicer day for a smattering of British cars around the Village!

Submitted by John Magee

WDMGC 2026 Kimber Run ... Spirited fun to kick off the driving season!   

The Windsor-Detroit MG club headed out early on the annual Kimber Run, our drive to Lansing to gather with MG owners from across Michigan to celebrate the birthday of Cecil Kimber, the founder of the MG Motor Co.
Come along for the drive and the comaradery.  John Magee shot through another couple rolls of film, and shared this collection for all!

Click on any image below for a full page slide show.

WDMGC Meeting at Craft Breww City - August 2026

- pictures by John  Magee

WDMGC Meeting at Craft Breww City - September 2026

- pictures by Vicki Bade

WDMGC 2026 Spring Gathering and Vintage Car Fest ...  

The Windsor-Detroit MG club annual Spring Gathering had a slightly different format this year.  We joined forces with the Vintage Car fest, and had a great time.

Despite how it looks from some of these pictures and how the day started our Spring Gathering, joining the Vintage Fest at Camp Dearborn was a hit!!  Great spot and a decent turnout. The RV show was pretty cool and I didn’t make make it to the Flea Market unfortunately, but the glimpse I got looked good. Thank you for braving the rain & coming out-we will definitely do this again!

Submitted by Vicki Bade

Click on any image below for a full page slide show.

Special congratulations to Fran Lewis in winning the “Best Car of the Woodstock Era”

WDMGC Hibernation Lunch - 2026

WDMGC held the annual Hibernation luncheon for the club at Wixom Station. Very nice turnout - thank you to those able to join us for a delicious lunch and good conversations.
Vince and Kelly made us a batch of wonderful MG chocolates for everyone to go along with some other goodies.😋
Not warm enough to bring out the cars - except for the adventurous Vince in Beatrix, but a fun time was had by all as we get closer to the driving season.  It was great to see everybody!
Click on any picture for a slide show - Russ definitely tried to bring the warm weather vibe with his outfit!.

WDMGC Meeting at Craft Breww City - June and July 2026

Thunderstorms kept the parking lot to one brave MG TD (right) for our June US-side monthly meeting! 

But a sunny day brought out the MGs (below) and their drivers for July!  Enjoy the pictures from Craft Breww City.

WDMGC Meeting at Craft Breww City - May 2026

Enjoy a collection of photos from Windsor-Detroit MG Club meeting - May 2026.  The cold didn't keep the hardy souls away.  Enjoy the pictures from Craft Breww City.

WDMGC Canadian Natter and Noggin - May 2026

The Canadian Natter and Noggin saw a few more cars at the Riverside Sportsmen Club.  Plan to joining us next month on the third Wednesday!

WDMGC Canadian Natter and Noggin - July 2026

Despite the extreme heat, we had a decent turnout and lots of fun at The Natter and Noggin at the Riverside Sportsman Club. Some of us came earlier to watch the England/ Argentina World Cup game. The wildfire smoke rolled in while we were there.  Plan to joining us next month on the third Wednesday!

Photos and report from Dale Brown

WDMGC Meeting at Craft Breww City - April 2026

Enjoy a collection of photos from April’s Windsor-Detroit MG Club meeting. With the arrival of spring, the fun cars have started to emerge from their winter slumber. 
Page through to catch the post-meeting sunset!— at Craft Breww City.

Your 2025 WDMGC Board Members!

The beginning of another year brings the chance to elect the WDMGC Board of directors. This year the voting was, once again, on-line. The board did not see any real  changes again this year - just some unexpected official news.  Back by poplular demand - Vince LaCrouix as Treasurer!  He actually returned mid term last year to fill in the vacant spot, which was much appreciated.  Vicki Bade continues as President, Dale Brown carries on as Vice President, and John Magee serving as Secretary and Can-Am Connection Editor.  Congratulations to all who participated in the voting, and we offer our support to those elected for the upcoming year. Remember, you may contact any board member for any suggestions or comments about the WDMGC. We offer a short bio on each right here.

Vicki Bade President	Dale Brown Vice President	John Magee Secretary	Vince LaCroix Treasurer