About Us
In order from left to right: Charlie, Adam, Adrianne, and Jim.
British Cars of America started as a group of guys working on cars and blossomed from there. In 1996, we moved into the building we are currently in and have expanded since then. We enjoy all British automobiles and each of our employees own at least one British car, if not drive one everyday. We specialize in all British cars because many people own British cars and need someone who knows what they are doing to work on them. We can hold up to 11 cars inside and numerous more outside in a secure area. We service and restore British cars and motorcycles, and we sell new and used parts, accessories, and regalia for all British automobiles.
Charlie Key - President
Charlie Key started British Cars of America in 1996. Before this fine organization was started, Charlie worked for IBM. Charlie worked at home in his garage on his British automobiles as a hobby and joined many of the British car clubs. He met many groups of wonderful people and helped them out with their British cars. After a while, a few friends suggested that he should open a British automotive shop. So, Charlie did just that and opened British Cars of America, LLC.
Charlie still holds and/or has held the following positions:
- President of the Austin-Healey Club of St. Louis
- Vice-President of the Austin-Healey Club of St. Louis
- Vice-President of the MG Club of St. Louis
- Chairman of the MG Club of St. Louis
- MGT Registrar of St. Louis - NEMGTR
- MGT Registrar of the MG Club of St. Louis
- Registrar for British Car Day
- Registrar and Cordinator of the GOF Central (Gathering of the Faithful Central a NEMGTR event) - 1999 and 2006
- Instructor and Speaker at many British Car Events
- Concourse Judge on all British Marks
- Vintage and British Car Appraiser
- Author of many British Technical Articles
- Consultant to Trade Shops and Hobbiests
- Expert in British Car Restorations
- Charter Member of the British Motor Trade Association (BMTA)
- Member of SEMA
- Winner of the Triple Crown Long Distance Endurance Rallies in 2006
Adrianne - Administrative Assistant
Adrianne has worked part time for British Cars of America since 1996. She started as general service and was promoted to administrative assistant in 1999. Adrianne handles the company's office duties, including inventory, invoicing, and the web site.
Jim - Head Mechanic
Jim joined British Cars of America in 2002 as a full time mechanic. He was trained in automotive maintenance technology in 1998 and then was trained in British automobiles. As a British automotive mechanic he became an enthusiast and recently purchased his first two British vehicles, a 1978 MG Midget and a 1991 Rover Sterling 827LS.
Adam - Mechanic
Adam started his automotive curiosity at a young age and it has only grown since. He started with British Cars of America in 1996 part time and is currently working full time for British Cars of America. He is a valuable asset to the company and has a great deal of ambition.
Adam has held the postion of MG Midget Register for the MG Club of St. Louis and is a current member of the MG Club of St. Louis.
Bob Horzmann - Consultant
Has worked in the automotive field, teaching for over 30 years. He has experience with many British cars and has a great deal of knowledge about British cars.
Mark Williams - Consultant
He is an expert in bodywork and automotive paint. He has been working with British Cars of America for many years and is a value to the company.