The beautiful fall weather is certainly extending the LBC driving season. And the Fall Colour Tour and Cider certainly benefited from the sunshine and warm temperatures! The turnout was fantastic - we had to close reservations for lunch at Guernsey Dairy!!!
Enjoy the pictures!
Submitted by John Magee
After the forecast of possible rain every day we lucked out in getting dry, if cloudy, weather for the week with periods of sun. One of those days was when we did a boat ride and then dinner in the CN Tower that Gary & Shelley joined us for - wow is that view spectacular!!
We stimulated the economy at a few wineries Saturday and then headed to the park the next day for a wonderful time at the show. Rob and Sue Moroz snagged a 3rd place prize and after all his hard work JP McGraw got himself a well deserved 1st place prize - WooHoo!!
We had a great day and it was really nice to be able to hang out with our Canadian friends - Diane brought her I Love Canada sign for the trip over. Dale, Lise, Rob, Sue, Matt and I had a nice drive to our lunch destination on the way home Monday - overall another great trip!!
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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:
Pics and images from John Magee and Mary Ellen Weakley.
| 11 Nov 2026; 06:00AM - 08:00PM WDMGC US Meeting |
| 18 Nov 2026; 06:00PM - WDMGC Monthly Canadian Natter & Noggin |
| 09 Dec 2026; 06:00AM - 08:00PM WDMGC US Meeting |
| 16 Dec 2026; 06:00PM - WDMGC Monthly Canadian Natter & Noggin |
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.
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.
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.....
A lovely September Sunday brought out a big crowd of British car enthusiasts for the 2026 edition of the Battle of the Brits at Camp Dearborn in Milford, Michigan, organized by the Metro Triumph Riders. MGs of all types ruled the field as the most common marque among more than 50 different vintage Brits. Although the event no longer has judging for cars, a full field of judged British motorcycles filled their half of the event alongside a wide variety of British motorcycle vendors.
The Windsor-Detroit MG Club and the Michigan Rowdies were well represented on the field with MGs sprinkled throughout the assembly and a wide circle of camp-chair friendship hosting visitors throughout the day
Story and images from John Magee.
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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 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
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!
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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
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Special congratulations to Fran Lewis in winning the “Best Car of the Woodstock Era”
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!.
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
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.
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Dale Brown Vice President |
John Magee Secretary |
Vince LaCroix Treasurer |
It won't break the bank to be a member of WDMGC. If you pay in US funds, it's $25USD / year. Payment in Candian funds is $30CAN per year. Canadians who pay dues via PayPal automatically pay in US Dollars - currently a good deal for Canadians!
WDMGC was able to go a few years with the same amounts for US and Canadian currency. However, it's been since February 2013 when the last time the Canadian dollar was on par with the US dollar. Lately the exchange rate has risen to as much as $1.45+ Canadian to $1 U.S. It will likely be some time before it returns to $1:$1 again.
If the Canadian dollar and US Dollar move to par value again, rest assured we will move the dues back in line.
Over the years, our newsletter, The Can-Am Connection, has contained a wealth of MG histories, personal stories, technical knowledge and some fun along the way too. Some of it was topical and expected to be ephemeral when written, but much more of it has stood the test of time.
All newsletters produced since mid-2002 were in an electronic format, and are still available in our archive, however, wading through them to find the forgotten gems, and those never seen by members who have joined since that time, takes a little work. We’ve tried to do the hard graft for you by extracting what we think are the articles, which are still apropos today, into a few categories and adding a brief synopsis so that they can be browsed much more easily.
So click here take a look at the list, we’re sure you’ll find something useful, interesting, funny that you’ve either forgotten or are reading for the first time.
The top reasons why you should become a card-carrying member of the Windsor-Detroit MG Club!
Click right here to join the WDMGC today!
The Windsor-Detroit MG Club (WDMGC) was founded in 1980 by four men, two Canadian, two American. They saw the international border not as a barrier, but as a link for MG enthusiasts in southeast Michigan and southwest Ontario.
This international camaraderie is what gives the WDMGC its unique character. It is probably the first and possibly the only local club in North America to enjoy membership and events in two countries on a regular basis.
Membership is open to anybody with an interest in MG cars. Ownership is not required, and in the true enthusiast spirit, a car's condition is not important. It is an organization for the whole family and many events are not strictly car-oriented.
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WDMGC encourages members to submit articles for publication. The views, opinions or experiences expressed by the Author do not necessarily reflect the official stance of the Windsor-Detroit MG Club.
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