MGB GT

A year or so ago I had never even heard of an MG B GT - No, actually that's not quite right, I had heard of it - vaguely - when my husband would whitter on about some 'classic' car that his uncle had and that he wouldn't mind having some day. Now - well, now I could almost tell you how to build one. Yes - I finally gave in and let him have one - which quickly turned into two - but, I'm getting slightly ahead of myself. Let me go back... Summer ...
...with his job and we'd also recently lost a close member of the family. The cars were due for changing and I suddenly thought - what the heck! - life is too short to obsess over practicalities. So, despite having 3 children (impossible in an MG) I finally said that my husband could buy an MG for his 'work' car (I got a new Renault Scenic out of the deal for the family car (see my review on this car)). As soon as I'd said the words, he was on the ...

aura1 29.06.2004 · Read full review
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...a left hand drive 1968 MGB GT . I bought it mail order from Texas. I have owned it for about eight years now and it is my only car, apart from an old Mini that I hope to have on the road before too long. Since I bought it, I have made various imporovments as parts wore out or became too old. It is now running on a 1950 cc stage 2 engine made by Oselli in Oxford and I must admit that it was worth the money. It was made with an unleaded head and it ...
...Continent where there is no speed limit (Germany) I know that it would easily hold its own with many modern cars. Spare parts are so cheap and easy to come by too. The bumper, for instance is half the price of one for a Triumph Spitfire. There are loads of suppliers too, which helps to keep the prices down. It was hit hard in the rear by a Fiat Uno which was written off. All it needed was a new rear panel and a new rear bumper and off side rear ...

ebryan 15.07.2000 · Read full review
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I fell in love outside a garage. A lovely shiny black monster. Leather throughout and a glint in it's eye. When you buy a classic MG you;re not buying a car, you;re buying a personality. Line up 15 cars and they'll all be a little different. They'll make a different noise and have their own little quirks. As such it's easy to fall in love with a MG. I paid a lot for mine, 5K, but it's in peachy condition. It's a good idea to get it checked out by ...
...come down from London at a cost of £250. It's well worth the cost because if you miss some corrosion it can cost a fortune. The most serious issue are the dreaded sills. rust in the sills can cost in excess of £1500 to put right so it's for the best to get it checked out. Insuring these beauties through the owners club costs buttons. Fully comp shouldn't pass over £400 no matter how old or how chequered your driving history. It's a classic and as ...

killergorilla 04.06.2004 (05.10.2004) · Read full review
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For my first car i never thought of having such a lovely car, a two seater classic 70s sports car, finding out my uncle had one when he was young, everyone who has owned one has loved it. It was an awesome car even with 4 gears and overdrive it was still quick for its age. I didn't have the v8 version but don't regret it as the fuel consumption would have been even worse. For a car that age it was magnificent, even if you are not car literate its easy to fix as everything is open not like cars these days where everything is concealed behind plastic. ...

dibber_daimes 14.09.2007
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