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am a certified British car nut, as many of us are. I purchased my
1975 MGB brand new at the age of 17 and haven't looked back since.
I can blame my Uncle Joe for this obsession. In 1962, when I was
4, he showed up at our house with his brand new, bright RED, Austin
Healey Sprite. WOW...I was hooked.
From the age of 12, I saved my money from numerous
after school and summer jobs, so that one day I could buy an MG.
When I turned 17 and obtained a drivers license, I had successfully
saved enough to buy a brand spanking new 1975 Tundra Green MGB.
I still have that MGB, and over the years my wife
Anne and I have had others. 1971 MG Midget, 1973 and 1988 Land Rovers,
1962 Mini Cooper, 1966 MG 1100, 1971 Triumph GT-6 and a 1974.5 MGB-GT
to name a few. My passion for British cars lead to a several year
employment stint in the early and mid 80's with Moss Motors, Start
Your Engines (who remembers them?) and Seven Enterprises. I worked
mainly on catalogue development, as well as management, purchasing
and sales.
Currently, the 1975 MGB shares garage space with
a 1973 Mini Clubman Estate Woody, 1974.5 MGB-GT, 1973 Land Rover,
1959 Austin Healey Bugeye, 1957 MGA, 1986 MG Metro Turbo. 1998 Land Rover Discovery.
Over the past 32 years I have been maintaining,
restoring and showing these and other British cars, and I now offer
my expertise and passion of British cars to you.
At Motorcar Garage, you are dealing directly with the owner/mechanic
who will take a personal interest in the maintenance and repair
of your treasured British car. All service is by appointment only,
so we can devote time and attention to fixing your car correctly
and in a timely manner. Our shop rates are very competitive, and no job is too small or too big.
We can also offer a pick-up and delivery service
if required and in some instances make house calls!! (extra charges
apply)
Please contact us today to discuss your specific
needs.
Happy Motoring,
Peter Cosmides
Proprietor
Meet Our Staff
Ed Sweeney
 My introduction to British Cars began at a young age. As far back as I can recall my father has been the owner of a 1964 MGB. He completed a full restoration of the car about 16 years ago, when I was only 8 years old. Nevertheless, I remember the first day the engine was fired up, and a passion for these cars has been present ever since.
I have always wanted to own a British car of my own, so after saving up enough from summer jobs I purchased my daily driver in August 2004 – a Sandy Beige 1968 MGB-GT. The GT has been a faithful commuter to Motorcar Garage, and can be seen as a regular presence almost any day out in front of the shop.
I began working with Pete in 2005 as a part-time job while I finished my education. I recently graduated with honors from the Temple University Fox School of Business, with a major in Marketing and a minor in HR management. I decided soon after graduation that the typical career path was not for me, and instead began a full-time position at Motorcar Garage.
Since childhood, my passion for everything automotive has been preparing me for this occupation. I have a great respect for these automobiles, and take pride in the opportunity to turn my hobby into a profession. It is a pleasure to be a part of the Motorcar Garage team, and I look forward to caring for your British car.
Terry Allen
 Terry Allen is an experienced British car enthusiast that assists at Motorcar Garage on a part-time and weekend basis. He brings 17 years of experience to the shop and is a great addition to the staff.
Terry is best known for his Glacier White 1974 MGB that he restored to concours standards in 1991. With a focus on originality, the car has been and continues to be a consistent show winner throughout the East Coast.
His current daily driver is a 1975 Mini. Terry’s stable also includes a very original 1967 MGB-GT, a 1969 Land Rover 88, and a 1962 MGA undergoing a complete frame-off restoration.
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