Welcome to the
Windsor-Detroit MG Club!
The foremost club for British car owners in SE Michigan and SW Ontario!
WDMGC can help you keep your car on the road. Be sure to head out to the next meeting of the Windsor-Detroit MG Club to share some of your ideas and pick up tips from your fellow members!

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)

Russ & Marlis LaFevre, 3rd place, MGB Mk IV 1977 to 1980
Russ & Marlis LaFevre, 3rd place, MGB Mk IV 1977 to 1980
Amy & Jeremy Brown, 3rd place, MGB Mk II 1973 to 1974
Amy & Jeremy Brown, 3rd place, MGB Mk II 1973 to 1974
Ray and Glenda Thompson, 1st place, MGB LE
Ray and Glenda Thompson, 1st place, MGB LE
Ed Davis, 3rd place, MG TF 3rd in Class!
Ed Davis, 3rd place, MG TF 3rd in Class!
Bill & Mary Ellen Weakley, 3rd place, MGA 1500 - Wire Wheels
Bill & Mary Ellen Weakley, 3rd place, MGA 1500 - Wire Wheels
 
Congratulations to our winners! And thank you to all of the organizers, volunteers, and fellow attendees who made the event so special!

Pics and images from John Magee and Mary Ellen Weakley.

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

Fall Colour Tour and Cider Run 2026
[Reservation for lunch required. See RSVP below]
We now have a date for this year's Fall Colour Drive.  It will be Sunday, October 18, departing at noon, drivers meeting at 11:15 am. We will muster in the Meijer parking lot at Eight Mile and Haggerty in Northville.
We're going to do Hines Drive, Three Cedars Farm, then a loop out to Whitmore Lake before heading back to Guernsey Farm Dairy for a meal. Hopefully I won't lose everybody in the first mile this time.
We're also going to start a bit earlier than originally planned -- 11:30 am -- because Guernsey Farm wants us to show up between 2:30 and 3 pm. This route should take us three hours and get us to Guernsey right on time. Guernsey has limited space, so please RSVP Melody Klemmer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as soon as possible to reserve your spot!
One piece of good news is that most of the construction is done on Hines Drive, and much of the surface is better than it was. There's also a lot of new pavement on the Whitmore Lake loop. The other good news is that we do those two loops a lot because they're both good drives with the maximum leaves-to-miles ratio. So there should be lots of winding roads and pretty colors. And Three Cedars has the best parking lot for a big expedition, so that's good, too.
WDMGC Upcoming Events
 14 Oct 2026;
06:00AM - 08:00PM
WDMGC US Meeting
 18 Oct 2026;
11:15AM -
Fall Colour Tour / Cider Run 2026
 21 Oct 2026;
06:00PM -
WDMGC Monthly Canadian Natter & Noggin
 11 Nov 2026;
06:00AM - 08:00PM
WDMGC US Meeting
 18 Nov 2026;
06:00PM -
WDMGC Monthly Canadian Natter & Noggin

      Click here for the full Calendar on your Mobile device!

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:

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  Ken Klemmer
 3rd Place among pre-1956 MGs

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

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  Arayan Lias
3rd Place among chrome-bumper Bs.


 The dumbest and luckiest MG owner!


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.

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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.
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2026 Battle of the Brits

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On a very busy automotive weekend, I took the FUN MG to one of my favorite automotive events of the year: The Battle of the Brits at Camp Dearborn. It was a splendid, relaxing day at Camp Dearborn and a great time for a gathering of British cars and their owners. 

Pics and images from John Magee.

WDMGC 2026 Trip to Private Transportation Collection in Lowell 
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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!

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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!

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

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WDMGC Meeting at Craft Breww City - August 2026
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WDMGC Meeting at Craft Breww City - September 2026
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WDMGC 2026 Spring Gathering and Vintage Car Fest ...  
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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

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

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

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WDMGC Hibernation Lunch - 2026
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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!.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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

Celebrating WDMGC Anniversaries!

  • September 2026 Anniversaries
    • 45 Years
      • Roli Sylvestre and Paula Benoit of Windsor, ON
    • 30 Years
      • Steve and Nancy Brown of Oldcastle, ON
    • 10 Years
      • Matthew Dunn and Kristyn McClain of Clarkston, MI
    • 5 Years
      • Patrick and Lynne Echlin of Rochester Hills, MI
  • August 2026 Anniversaries
    • 15 Years
      • Heide Otto of Ypsilanti, MI
    • 5 Years
      • Robb and Debbie Lippitt of Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • July 2026 Anniversaries
    • 45 Years
      • Ozzie and Terry Pillon of LaSalle, ON
    • 5 Years
      • Gary and Shelley MacMillan Decker of Ann Arbor, MI
  • June 2026 Anniversaries
    • 20 Years
      • Mike and Micki Abrosimoff of Woodslee, ON
    • 10 Years
      • Roxanne and Mike Fontana of Wixom, MI
Thanks for your Continued Support!

Welcome to our new WDMGC Members!

  • Ray and Glenda Thompson of Waterford, MI
    • 1980 Black MGB
  • Cameron Williams of Huntington Woods, MI
    • 196 Red MGA Mark II
  • Kathleen Sparks of Plymouth, MI
    • 1974 Harvest Gold MGB GT
  • Austin Bradshaw of Plymouth, MI
  • Amy and Jeremy Brown of Troy, MI
    • 1974 Mirage MGB
    • 1951 MG TD
Welcome to the International Local Club!
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The WDMGC Advantage!

The top reasons why you should become a card-carrying member of the Windsor-Detroit MG Club!

  • Camaraderie of fellow members who enjoy MGs as much as you!
  • Get ideas and tips from your fellow members!
  • Exclusive use of items in our tool crib!
  • Enjoy all the WDMGC Events all year long!
  • Receive the latest release of the Can-Am Connection Newsletter before it goes public!
  • Free classifieds on WDMGC.com and in the Can-Am Connection!
  • One of the lowest prices for Classic Car Club dues! $25 USD/$30 CAD for a full year of MG excitement!

Click right here to join the WDMGC today! 

History of the
Windsor-Detroit MG Club

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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