Britain's MG Brings Back the Classic GT Layout

Although the GT Concept has yet to be given the green light for production, Peter Stevens, MG's design director, commented, "We

Will MG ever sell the new GT, or any other model in North America? I think it's safe to say there'd be buyers here if they did. (Photo: MG Rover Group)

would love to expand the MG TF range with a high-performance MG GT which has inspiring handling, practicality and great looks." Considering that the majority of the GT mechanical and bodywork components rely on the existing TF, the cost to retool and create the supplementary panels for the slickly-styled hardtop would be relatively minor.

Putting the project on the assembly line would please both company investors who are itching for profit, and potential buyers who crave a stylish mid-engined sports car that's not as raw as the Lotus Elise, nor as expensive as a Porsche Boxster.

So, will MG ever sell the new GT, or any other model in North America? While it seems that the brand would have many willing buyers, boomers raised on MGAs, MGBs and Midgets, any chance of seeing the octagon badge on a new car will remain to be seen. Currently the closest the brand gets is Mexico, a jurisdiction that enjoys a special relationship with European automakers that allows it to bring in many models not currently available in the U.S. or Canada.