Tom Metcalf 's first MG ride was in an MGA at age six. That ride left a lasting impression and sparked his love for MG sports cars. During his college years at Ashland University, his first two MGs were purchased – a well used 1968 Midget, and a 1935 MG PB.  Many MGs later, he embarked on his first restoration… his own 1948 MG TC during the early 80’s.

In January 1990, at the urging of a local business friend who wanted his TC to be restored to “look like Toms”, Tom left an 18-year IT career and started Safety Fast Restoration.  Tom single handedly completed the 4-month restoration in time for his first customer to make a successful journey around the home country at the New England MGT Register’s Circuit of Britain.

Since that time, Safety Fast Restoration has grown to 5 employees and produces award winning, world-class restorations for customers from all over the United States and Canada.  His resume includes a supercharged C-Type that calls Laguna Seca home, 4 TA/B Tickfords (with three more in process), and dozens of TCs, J2s, & P-Types.  In addition to his own personal collection, many of his customers’ cars have been invited to the most prestigious Concours d’Elegance events in the United States with blue ribbons to show for his labor of love.

His personal MG collection includes:  1932 supercharged F-Type, 1935 MG PB, 1948 MG TC, a 1974 MGB GT factory V8, and a 1974 Midget (bought new). The current project is a 1936 MG NB 2 seater, with another NB waiting in the wings when this one’s done. Then there’s the L1 after that…

Tom is a member of the New England MGT Register, the Octagon Car Club (UK) and the MG Car Club (UK).  He is the Treasurer and Vice Chairman of the North American MMM Register and has served as MMM Representative on the MG 2006 Planning Committee.  He and his wife, Kathleen, live in Ashland, Ohio with their four boys ages 16-21.