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It all began with the March 1957 issue of Road & Track. This sparked 14-year-old Greg’s passion for European cars — old, new, and fictional.

The article introduced the Cyclops Two, a “lovable little cycle-car” that captured Greg’s imagination.

In 1958, Greg and his friend Russ decided to recreate the Cyclops Two in Greg’s parents’ garage. Using a Puch engine and transmission from a Sears motorcycle, TQ Midget parts, and sheet aluminum, they built the car. To make it road-legal, they titled it as a “Tank Snow Removing Vehicle.”

Greg’s first British car experience was inspired by a Road & Track ad for the Triumph TR3. At 16, he sneaked out his mom’s 1957 TR3 for drag races. He later repaired its blown engine with an 87mm big bore kit and a dashboard-controlled exhaust cutout, funded by scooping ice cream at Wil Wright’s.

At 17, Greg owned a 1933 Ford coupe, modifying it with a 401cc Buick engine, Cadillac transmission, and a custom floor shifter built in high school. This car showcased his early mechanical talent.

In 1963, Greg bought a 1957 Ford Panel Truck and moved to Oregon. He worked at a gas station, married a local dairy farmer’s daughter, and joined the Oregon National Guard. To supplement his income, Greg started selling Volkswagen exhaust systems stored in a chicken barn.

Greg eventually owned a Chevron station, then two more Mobil stations. During the 1973 gas shortage, he bought a 1965 AC Shelby Cobra 427, joining the Oregon Cobra Club for rallies and fun runs.

In 1975, Greg raced a Volkswagen Rabbit in the Showroom Stock C series, doubling it as a family car. His success led to purchasing a 1970 Spitfire Mark 3, which he raced competitively for nearly a decade.

Seeing a demand for British car parts, Greg advertised in Hemmings Motor News, transitioning from used to new parts and building relationships with overseas suppliers.

In 1982, British Parts Northwest was founded. By 1986, Greg sold his service stations and relocated the business to a larger property. In 1995, his son Leighton joined, modernized operations, built the first website, and formed partnerships with TRW and LUCAS.

Today, British Parts Northwest thrives on over 40 years of experience, technical expertise, and long-term supplier relationships. The company’s legacy is built on customer dedication and a passion for British cars.