My stepdad worked as a sales manager for an mg dealership in the Detroit area in about 1976 . With that job a new car comes with it usually every week or two until it’s sold . He would bring a brand new one home ever night. He’d let me drive them all I wanted. I was about twenty. I waited for him to get home every night and I was gone. It was wow.
As a long time 1974 MGB GT Owner I would like to thank you for the very interesting video you put together. Your researchers are to be commended for that stunning effort. Thankyou
Thanks you so much for your comment - it is really appreciated. Hopefully we'll be creating and uploading more of this type of video as it seems to be pretty popular!
Excellent content. I only drive MGS and I'm a life- long Detroiter. Thank you for sharing. I'll be driving my '77 roadster to work in about two hours. Thanks for sharing.
The MGB assembly line photo shown earlier in this videowas actually taken in Sydney Australia, not in the Abingdon, UK factory.Over 9,000 MGB roadsters were assembled in Australia between 1963 and 1972.
@@ClassicMGB The MGB was assembled in two locations in Sydney. The first was at Pressed Metal Corporation in Enfield, who had earlier also assembled the MGA for BMC (Australia). PMC assembled the MGB from April 1963 to late (I think December) 1967. (They built the Austin Healey Sprite, and other vehicles too on a subcontract basis for BMC). From January 1968 MGB assembly was moved to the BMC factory in Zetland Sydney. The MG Midget moved to Zetland a few months earlier. I believe your photos was taken in the Zetland BMC CAB 2 building. There are several interesting stories in relation to the Zetland MGB, such as that the first assembled MGB couldn't be extracted from the jig when it was completed. The newly designed and commissioned jigs had a functional oversight, hurriedly corrected by adding a swinging part to the jig side. Another is that in their attempts to improve on the Pressed Steel, (Swindon) and MG, (Abingdon) factory panel gap tolerances, the Zetland factory carefully made the door gaps finer on the MGB than for the UK built cars. However when the cars were lowered off the raised assembly tracks onto their own wheels, the doors proved impossible to open! A new set of very slightly smaller door skins were drawn up and made, to be fitted to these earliest cars to make them saleable. Most overseas have no idea just how large the BMC (Australia) facility was. For example they pressed their own body panels (though not for the low volume MG cars). Also engines, gearboxes, differentials axles etc were fully cast and assembled here in Australia for the mainstream higher volume models.
Just got a 1977 mgb roadster home yesterday by trailer. 15 years of non use has hurt the poor car but I am determined to restore it. Not a cosmetic restoration, mechanical. It is of course the American style with the wheel on the left inside. Thank you from TEXAS
Thanks for your comment - The engine is stock footage and the exhausts look like its a V8, but there are only 6 pistons so I think it's a V6... I agree a modern one but the best stock footage I could find...
I worked for BL at their Canadian headquarters (1974-76). It was fitting you ended with a GT in British Racing Green...my favourite! One of the best jobs I ever had!
I bought a brand new 1969 MGB in BRG from Wayne Jones Moters in Miami. The first Modification was a roll bar, followed by a 45 DCOE Weber Carburetor, ported & polished shaved head, headers, heaver front sway bar and add rear Sway Bar. I purchased a set the Daytona Waldren Moters race car Minilite wheels. I also ditched the OEM Dunlap tires and used Michlin ZX tires. I enjoyed the car for 8 years, I wish I still had it. Many years later, somewhere around 1990, I was given a non-running 1974 MGB., This one was a project and received a 302 Ford VB in the St. Cloud High School auto shop.
One thing I think is hilarious is when they started putting automatic transmissions in the cars, the road testers were not allowed to drive them until they got trained. Also, on a lot of the last year cars like mine (April '80) the radiator was pushed to the front of the cars and the transmission tunnel was widened because there was hope of keeping MG alive with the eight cylinder and bigger transmission.
Have been selling MGBs since the 1980's but didn't know all 10 facts. Retired now with a 1967 MGBGT to keep me busy. Designer was Don Head at Abingdon. sadly missed in the Oxfordshire area and his own car was a bit special. Tyre pressures seem to be vague on advice. We ( my former colleague and I ) reckon 28 F and 24 R gave a nice ride and good turn in.
Thanks for your comment. I bought the T-shirt at the MG100 event at Silverstone from ACE Embroidery - www.ace-embroidery.co.uk/ They said it was the last one, but as they make them I reckon they might be able to make more... Would be great if you mention the channel if you speak to them - Good luck :-)
The MGB GT was my favourite and I loved the distinctive and instantly recognisable sound of its engine. I cursed the day the model was given rubber bumpers.
Thanks for your comment. I do prefer the chrome bumper models, but I have to say that the rubber bumper look does grow on you - especially if they're lowered...
The later green Haynes manual for the MGB is meh, but if you find the older one with the blue cover second hand grab it as it goes into far greater depth. Doesnt cover rubber bumpers though.
Thanks for your comment - I have several Haynes manuals from various eras. The latest ones in paperback aren't printed to anywhere near the quality of the earlier one...
Other IRS options looked at were Coil Springs with Watts Linkage, which was supposedly dropped on cost grounds and a Panhard Rod that turned out to be too short unlike what is seen in recent times by Frontline. In retrospect which IRS option would have been better for the MGB in terms of longevity had it faced a similar historical trajectory as real life, on top of sharing parallels with the similarly long-running Alfa Romeo Spider and Fiat 124 Sports Spider? In practice it is said the standard engine in the MGC was actually pushing out 124 hp at most rather than the oft-quoted 145 hp.
A fact I read somewhere that I find interesting is that there is a relationship between the design of the orginal Ford Mustang and the 71/72 ‘fishmouth’ MGB because some Ford engineers who’d worked on Mustang were brought over to collaborate on the design. the fishmouth recessed grill is reminiscent of the grill of the Mustang, gives it a sportier look rather than the classic British look, and apparently that’s due to the influence of the Ford engineers. Not sure how true that is, who the engineers were, what other influence they had but I’d be interested to find out more. Thanks for the video - I enjoyed it.
Had a used 1961 Renault Caravelle as my first car in high school. Great little machine! Had a few 'French' oddities; but that just gave it more character! Wish I still had it!!
All news to me. I like your channel. I really wish you would run a similar format for the Midget. That is my current flavour of poison. Definitely the poor man’s sports car, but a lot of fun to drive.
That was pretty good! I knew about the MGB police cars and some of the Rostyle information. Didn't know it was from a Detroit, Michigan company. The rest I had no clue about and I've been living the MGB dream since 1973 when I bought a 1968 MGB. Still have it and it looks very nice.
Thanks for your comment! So many people regret selling their MGB so its great to hear from someone that's kept theirs for 50 years! If you're interested in the Police MGBs, watch this space - I've tracked down an original and am hoping to do a video soon!
My mother bought a brand new 1968 MGB (black) when I was 11 years old. I learned oil changes and tune ups on the car. She gave it to my older sister about 1972 or 1973, who ran it hard, then ran it without oil and destroyed the engine. I remember my mother being furious when she happened to see my sister race the MGB through a "lay by" on the Taconic to pass slower traffic which blocked her. But she didn't lose the car, and continued to beat the poor thing to death. Oh well.
Back around 1973 I bought my first car, a 1968 MGB. It originally was black, but someone had painted it British Racing Green by the time I got it. The big difference between your sister and me is that I took care of my car and didn't abuse it. I still have it and it's wonderful.
I would like to have heard more about the Austin-Healey based 3.0 I-6 engine and the Rover 3.5 V8 engine options. Interesting facts: Donald Healey was furious about the 3.0 being used in the MGB because the body design was not originally suitable (as proven by the low sales). The Rover 3.5 V8 engine was actually bought from Buick (the aluminum V8 weighed 40 pounds less than the cast iron I4 1798cc B engine). Unfortunately for us yanks, we couldn't get the V8 due to the US emissions standards.
Rubery Owen was a large company suppling everything for the auto makers of the time . The name comes from John Rubery who died in 1920 and a skilled engineer Alfred Owen hence Rubery Owen
Rubery Owen Holdings was an associated Australian company that made, amongst other things, alloy wheels, sold under the ROH brand. I had sets on my Cortina and Fairmont - excellent products.
Some engaging and fun facts there! I remember the name Rubery Owen I thought they manufactured door rubbers for some reason. A pity that the V4 BMC engine never went into production.
Thanks for the comment - there's another comment about Rubery Owen - I think it was a company rather than a person - my reference material was wrong...
Would be interesting to know why some cars, like my 1972,/73 model, came with Chrome Rostyle wheels. I wasn't sure if it was an option or an option on export cars? Would love to know!
Thanks for your comment - According to Davis Knowles superb book - "MGB - The Superlative MG" chrome plated rostyles were an option for the 1973 model year and was made standard in some markets. If yo's like a copy of the book, here's an affiliate link :-) amzn.to/46WvC0d
@@ClassicMGB thanks for letting me know, much appreciated! Currently recommissioning my 1973 MGB that I bought in 1982. It's a Jersey car from new with 57k miles. Hopefully back on the road in December.
The “Copying” Renault claim reminds me a bit of Land Rover’s claim against the Ineos Grenadier ….. or when the Jackson or the Marvin Gaye estates accuse musicians of copyright violation because they own the chord with C# or the note F …….
I am glad to have found this channel because owning an MGB Roadster is my dream. And I am sorry to have to correct you but Rubery Owen wasn't a man, it was an engineering company owned by John Rubery and Alfred Owen, based in the town of my birth, Darlaston in Staffordshire. Anyway, I'm subscribed and look forward to viewing your content. Thank you.
Reference to the first point in the video. There was a sketch drawn at the Geneva motor show . If you would like to contact me I can give you more information
Thanks for your comment - yes, I'd be very interested to know more! Not sure how to contact you so if you'd like to drop us an e-mail at hello@classicmgb.com that would be great! :-)
I absolutely loved the styling of the MGB GT and thought heavily about buying one in the late sixties, but as an owner of my very first car, from new, a 1966 BMC Mini (It was - absurdly bad built, and nothing really functioned!), I - luckily never got to own one!!! In 1970 I bought a new BMW2002, of two and I haven't had - any British cars since then! Finn. Denmark
Thanks for your comment - yes, my first car was a Mini (actually a year younger than my MGB-GT!) There's a certain charm about old British cars... sometimes a flawed car is more endearing - although I don't always agree when stranded on the side of the road! :-)
@@ClassicMGB I had my "heater" (Only an On and Off position! Nothing in between) moved to a rigth position (The needed hook was there in the cabin!), for more leg room! The seats had the "three bolt holes" in the bottom as the - only distance change, as the seat-handle only adjusted the - angle of the full seat! Paint peeled off round the outside hinges, from a faulty cleaning process before being painted. The wipers stopped at any place, so you learned to do it manually in the bottom! And don't drive close to a car in front, during rain!! But still I loved it during the 4 years I had it, as it was my first car, with a lot of additions, as Extra. A small Moto Lita wheel and a special seat, and some/a lot of Tuning to actually follow a Cooper S, but without any markings!!! That was the fun of it!
@@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 Yep - My mini was pretty tricked up "boy racer" style - bucket seats, wide wheels, big bore exhaust etc etc - I managed to blow the engine up :-)
Was 1971 the only year the MGB grill was inset, versus flush (ref; 5:12) or was it an option over a few years? ;-) My brothers grill was inset, but he also had a flush grill.
Thanks for your comment - according to the MG Owners Club, the recessed grill was used between 1970 and 1972 - www.mgocspares.co.uk/catalogue/1_3_4_20/brightwork#:~:text=This%20changed%20again%20in%201970,1973%20%2D%201974%20on%20the%20car.
Hello, I have been watching your channel for a bit. I recently inherited a 72 mgb gt here in America. It is in really good condition... no rust... no obvious mechanical issues. But, I am not a mechanic. I was wondering if you, or other followers, might know a reputable Shop to take her to, (Austin Texas) to get the car properly inspected (also, not sure if the engine was rebuilt for unleaded). As a kid, I remember he put additive in after leaded gas became an issue here. I plan on keeping her as a fun weekend cruiser. It is not the original paint job. But, my Dad kept it the same color. Harvest Gold. As a kid, I thought it looked like pea green... it kinda grows on you !! Also, the rims are nothing I have ever seen. Dad called them Cosmo, or maybe Cosmic ?
Thanks for your comment - great to hear about your B. I'm sorry but I'm not well up on workshops in Austin - I would suggest getting in touch with a local branch of the MG Car Club or MG Owners Club and try to get in touch with the members - personal recommendation is usually the best way to find a good mechanic I reckon! :-)
The engine shown has a crank pulley nut for starting with a hand crank, but I don't think any MGBs had the openings in the body and bumper to pass a crank through. MGAs had the hand crank conveniently stowed in the trunk.
Thanks for your comment. I agree about Morris Garages, but the B in MGB doesn't relate to the engine as the MGA also had a B series engine. In fact, its simply the next letter after A - MGA,MGB etc :-)
In the early to mid seventies I was the group quality controller for a major Leyland dealership and dealt with the many MGB’s that had problems. I have only this to add to your first class video: The MGB, it’s concept, design and style was, for the times, excellent but very sadly the factory that built them was worse than second rate. It was the ‘Red Robbo’ era and the workforce distaste for the management manifested itself in the absolutely lousy build quality, much of it deliberate.
Thanks for your comment - really appreciated! I've read quite a lot about the whole Leyland thing and as I understand it, Abingdon had the best industrial relations of the whole group - but I guess that could be the authors had their rose-tinted glasses on!
@@jeffhildreth9244 Y'all pretty funny! When I bought my "B" it was a stock MGB with a SBC/4-speed in it (a really BAD idea), I got rid of all the 1940s technology/strengthened it to handle a 550hp SBC I put in it (BIG FUN)(since used up), in EVERYWAY my MGB is BETTER than a stock MGB to drive/reliability/IMO visually. At the several MG/All British events I do a year the promotors/ most spectators seem to appreciate it. MGBs are cool little sports cars, mines just been improved to my personal taste. (if you've never driven a good suspension/brakes/400hp MGB your missin' out on what a MGB sized car can be)
@@mgbchuck6527 Some have taste, some have style and then there are those very few who have class.. those who are respectful. As we say in the car business.. "there is an ass for every seat".
@@jeffhildreth9244 ROFL-----guessing you don't visit MGExperience/swaps forum or BritishV8 site much, most conversions are chrome bumper cars; And yep, my ass fits nicely in my Mr. Mikes leather seats in my "B". Have a nice day (I'm off to a couple C&Cs with my hot rodder friends)
The MGB starter was fitted to the engine before the engine was lowered into the car. Changing the starter was a @#$% of a job as there was so little room betwen the engine and the subframe to maneuver it out. Much tugging and heaving!
Malheureusement, nous ne parlons pas français, mais si vous utilisez la fonction de traduction automatique de TH-cam, cela devrait donner une traduction raisonnable... Unfortunately we don't speak French, but if you use TH-cam's automatic translation facility, that should give a reasonable translation...
My dad raced one in SCCA races, sadly our emissions and safety laws put a end to these cars in the USA. But I’m looking for one to race to 🤔 or maybe a Austin Healy?
My MGB had two six volt batteries in series under the rear deck behind the seat. Naturally they where open to all the elements. Someone laid the connecting cable over the drive shaft which eventually wore in two. Darkness quickly ensued.
My '66 MGB had the two six volt battery system, never a problem, good for handling by their evenly distributed weight with low center of gravity. The cold cranking amperage was incredible! Almost every later upgrade wasn't an upgrade, usually decreased performance, decreased reliability.
Headlamp style....maybe MG copied the Datsun Fairlady Roadster which was commercialised a full year before the MGB....or maybe it was merely the style of the moment like 'eg' rear vertical wings that ad been a previous 'fasion' as seen on the Daimler SP250 'Dart', the Sunbeam Alpine and early TRs ?
MG didn't make as nicely detailed a front as the Renault. Its a pity that the MGB got neither a V4 or an independent rear suspension. Good for Prince Phillip triggering the collaboration with Pinninfarina - wish they'd used them more
@@ClassicMGB The BL management undoubtedly favoured Triumphs over MG. But BMC was still independent of the later amalgamation of the companies (which happened in 1968) when the MGB was under development (1960-1962). The V4 and V6 engines were inspired by the Lancia narrow block/single head V engines, but BMC (actually the Austin engine division) allegedly couldn't overcome vibration issues in the development engines. It was also no doubt cheaper and more expedient to simply enlarge the capacity of the existing B-series engine than to introduce a range of completely new engines. Also, regarding your comment during the video of suspensions trialled by MG for the upcoming MGB; I don't believe the Hydrolastic suspension was ever considered for the MGB. That system was used in MG ex234 that was under consideration to replace both the MGB and the MG Midget/Sprite. The last minute reversion to semi-elliptic rear springs necessitated a hurried elongation of the MGB structure in the area between the door aperture's rear and the front of the rear wheel arch.
“Mish-igan, not “Mitch-igan”. Otherwise interesting video. I think if you ask any car buff in the U.S. to name their favorite British car, they might say Jaguar, but many would say MGB. They were everywhere. I British Leyland would have created an OHC 2 litre for the MGB
@@ClassicMGB , During college I worked at a dealership that sold British Leyland and Volvo cars. They also serviced any British car, including an Amphicar!! (I know it’s German, but it has a Triumph drivetrain.) They sold every MG and Triumph BL would ship over. MG’s, Triumphs, Healeys , etc have a very distinctive character. The MGB still looks modern. Please keep up the good work
I got pulled over by one, l was following a bit close, wondering what the 2 wires were hanging down in the back window....soon found out, as if by magic a box arose with the lighted words "police" oops! Approx 1969/70.
Oh how great is hindsight at least I still have the workshop manual from my MGA Twin Cam and Considering back in the early 1970's in Australia it was only $4500.00 in fair to good used condition and these days worth considerably more wish I still had it along with the Sunbeam Tiger and a couple of real Toyota Levins a TE27 and a rather special TE37 once raced at Bathurst by one Mark Thatcher, Yes the Margaret Thatcher's son. When younger so few of us have any real long term vision and I remember a story about my Snap On rep who once sold his Car to a rather Famous Australian Radio Anouncer one John Laws and he was looking the other way when John came up behind him and said that's the best most original car on display here and I would very much like to know if you would be interested in selling it, He was surprised to see who it was when he turned around and a deal was struck for the sale at a more than fair price.
One might say that the MGBs' headlight design was also copied fropm the Datsun Fairlady Roadster SPL310 (The second generation Fairlady made its debut at the Tokyo Motor show in 1961, several months before the roll-out of the similar looking MGB). but I believe this was merely the 'style of the day' and Renault was a little too arrogant in their action....BMCs quality control and later BLs' was legendary by its' absence; MGB (imho) was a name simply to differentiate for the important US market the difference between the MGA and the NEW model, much like the use of XKE instead of E-Type (as a continuatio of the well-established and liked XK-range of exported Jaguar sportscars. Points 4 and 5 have amusing stories but it was always pounds, shilling and pence which counted and BMC chose to keep production costs down to maintain profits. Ironically, this culminated with the attitude of rolling out the same car (basically) with the same engine (having failed with the V8 and inline 6) for 18yrs. A total production of cabs and coupés of +/-512,000 remains impressive however it could have been so much greater but for the lack of vision from the British management.
Shipped with the wrong PISTONS?? Wow. Even for MG that's some seriously slack QC. My first car was a 63 MG Midget. I would never dream of buying another English car of ANY brand after that experience.
Hydrolastic suspension, 2.0ltr V4s and V6s.....all of this was too expensive for BL - I have trouble believing the MGB was conceived as anything but a cheap car to sell in volume....no frills !
Many thanks for your comment - I think the issue was that it could have been developed and never was as Triumph had the political support at BL so the TR7 was believed to be the future ....
@@ClassicMGB So BL never considered brand loyalty - 'we'll' only offer you a TR and no MG so our MG customers won't go elsewhere byt buy the TR....? Eggs, basket, one.......and the TR engine just didn't do it finally, especially in the golden Californian market with how much net bhp ? :-) Oneself, foot, shoot....another apt expression for BL ! 😞
@@ClassicMGB Not even sure they were 'decisions' as such, maybe just 'winging' it - they're certainly seemend to be no plans of any duration, sort or long term.
How would you have liked being the fork lift driver who smashed into the body shell of then Prince Charles' GT? Anybody know what happened to that poor bloke? LOL
@@jeffhildreth9244WTF Yes because we all drive and own SHIT American brands which are not even available here in Italy obviously your just a THICK Yank ???
@@ClassicMGB MG these days is just a SHITE Chinese marketing tool MG didnt go broke for nothing They were BRUTAL for quality and engineering when they were MG or Rover turning out rubbish rebadged models
My stepdad worked as a sales manager for an mg dealership in the Detroit area in about 1976 . With that job a new car comes with it usually every week or two until it’s sold . He would bring a brand new one home ever night. He’d let me drive them all I wanted. I was about twenty. I waited for him to get home every night and I was gone. It was wow.
Thanks for your comment - wow - you were lucky!
As a long time 1974 MGB GT Owner I would like to thank you for the very interesting video you put together. Your researchers are to be commended for that stunning effort.
Thankyou
Thanks you so much for your comment - it is really appreciated. Hopefully we'll be creating and uploading more of this type of video as it seems to be pretty popular!
Excellent content. I only drive MGS and I'm a life- long Detroiter. Thank you for sharing. I'll be driving my '77 roadster to work in about two hours. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks you for your comment - It's so nice to hear good things about the videos!
The MGB assembly line photo shown earlier in this videowas actually taken in Sydney Australia, not in the Abingdon, UK factory.Over 9,000 MGB roadsters were assembled in Australia between 1963 and 1972.
Well spotted! Absolutely right - I struggled to find a suitable contemporary photo of Abingdon :-)
@@ClassicMGB The MGB was assembled in two locations in Sydney. The first was at Pressed Metal Corporation in Enfield, who had earlier also assembled the MGA for BMC (Australia). PMC assembled the MGB from April 1963 to late (I think December) 1967. (They built the Austin Healey Sprite, and other vehicles too on a subcontract basis for BMC).
From January 1968 MGB assembly was moved to the BMC factory in Zetland Sydney. The MG Midget moved to Zetland a few months earlier.
I believe your photos was taken in the Zetland BMC CAB 2 building.
There are several interesting stories in relation to the Zetland MGB, such as that the first assembled MGB couldn't be extracted from the jig when it was completed. The newly designed and commissioned jigs had a functional oversight, hurriedly corrected by adding a swinging part to the jig side.
Another is that in their attempts to improve on the Pressed Steel, (Swindon) and MG, (Abingdon) factory panel gap tolerances, the Zetland factory carefully made the door gaps finer on the MGB than for the UK built cars. However when the cars were lowered off the raised assembly tracks onto their own wheels, the doors proved impossible to open! A new set of very slightly smaller door skins were drawn up and made, to be fitted to these earliest cars to make them saleable.
Most overseas have no idea just how large the BMC (Australia) facility was. For example they pressed their own body panels (though not for the low volume MG cars). Also engines, gearboxes, differentials axles etc were fully cast and assembled here in Australia for the mainstream higher volume models.
@@ThomasTomAczel That is fascinating. M
It was nice to learn a few facts I did not know. I have a early 1963 MGB with 37,000 miles on it. Drives like new.
Thanks for your comment - that sounds like a lovely MGB! 37,000 miles from NEW! :-)
Pleasantly surprised! Did not know 8 of the 10. Fully expected it to be the other way around.
Thanks so much for your comment! I have LOTS of books and other reference material :-)
Just got a 1977 mgb roadster home yesterday by trailer. 15 years of non use has hurt the poor car but I am determined to restore it.
Not a cosmetic restoration, mechanical. It is of course the American style with the wheel on the left inside. Thank you from TEXAS
Thanks for your comment! Excellent news that another MGB is saved - Well Done! :-)
Where are you in Tx? Dallas here
Discussing V4 and V6 options at 2:51, shows image of V8 (very modern one at that).
Thanks for your comment - The engine is stock footage and the exhausts look like its a V8, but there are only 6 pistons so I think it's a V6... I agree a modern one but the best stock footage I could find...
I worked for BL at their Canadian headquarters (1974-76). It was fitting you ended with a GT in British Racing Green...my favourite! One of the best jobs I ever had!
Thanks for your comment - that BRG GT is actually mine!
I bought a brand new 1969 MGB in BRG from Wayne Jones Moters in Miami.
The first Modification was a roll bar, followed by a 45 DCOE Weber Carburetor, ported & polished shaved head, headers, heaver front sway bar and add rear Sway Bar. I purchased a set the Daytona Waldren Moters race car Minilite wheels.
I also ditched the OEM Dunlap tires and used Michlin ZX tires.
I enjoyed the car for 8 years, I wish I still had it.
Many years later, somewhere around 1990, I was given a non-running 1974 MGB.,
This one was a project and received a 302 Ford VB in the St. Cloud High School auto shop.
Many thanks for your comment - you'd be amazed at the number of people that regret selling their MGB!
I owned a 1965 black convertable MGB reg DDV 800C. It was an ex Devon Police car. It was the start of my owning several 'Bees. Loved them all!!
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Thanks for your comment - I reckon an ex-Police MGB would be wonderful - I wonder if any were "breathed on" to increase performance?
Great channel, love the videos!
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Another great video. Thanks. Looking forward to the next one 😊
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One thing I think is hilarious is when they started putting automatic transmissions in the cars, the road testers were not allowed to drive them until they got trained. Also, on a lot of the last year cars like mine (April '80) the radiator was pushed to the front of the cars and the transmission tunnel was widened because there was hope of keeping MG alive with the eight cylinder and bigger transmission.
Thanks for your comment - I didn't know that - why did they need training to drive the auto?
Have been selling MGBs since the 1980's but didn't know all 10 facts. Retired now with a 1967 MGBGT to keep me busy.
Designer was Don Head at Abingdon. sadly missed in the Oxfordshire area and his own car was a bit special.
Tyre pressures seem to be vague on advice. We ( my former colleague and I ) reckon 28 F and 24 R gave a nice ride and good turn in.
Thanks for your comment... glad you still have a GT - great fun!
As I recall when James Bond saw the MGB Ms Goodnight was driving in "The Man with the Golden Gun", he referred to it as a "Bedpan"!
Thanks for your comment - don't remember that reference - will have to watch the movie again!
That must have been Roger. He would have preferred a volvo p1800😒
That was interesting, thanks & all the best....
Thanks for your comment - each one is really appreciated!
Great video, enjoyed it! Also I loved your T-shirt. Where can I get it?
Thanks for your comment. I bought the T-shirt at the MG100 event at Silverstone from ACE Embroidery - www.ace-embroidery.co.uk/
They said it was the last one, but as they make them I reckon they might be able to make more... Would be great if you mention the channel if you speak to them - Good luck :-)
The MGB GT was my favourite and I loved the distinctive and instantly recognisable sound of its engine. I cursed the day the model was given rubber bumpers.
Thanks for your comment. I do prefer the chrome bumper models, but I have to say that the rubber bumper look does grow on you - especially if they're lowered...
Those required 5 mph bumpers ruined it all.
There's always something new to learn about these LBCs.
Thank you for this list.
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The later green Haynes manual for the MGB is meh, but if you find the older one with the blue cover second hand grab it as it goes into far greater depth. Doesnt cover rubber bumpers though.
Thanks for your comment - I have several Haynes manuals from various eras. The latest ones in paperback aren't printed to anywhere near the quality of the earlier one...
This post is a real TRIUMPH of video and ...
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Brilliant cars. I have two and love them both.
Thanks for your comment - Couldn't agree more!
Outstanding video and presentation.
Many thanks for your comment!
Well spoken gentleman. Excellent video sir.
Many thanks for your comment! Every one is appreciated. :-)
Other IRS options looked at were Coil Springs with Watts Linkage, which was supposedly dropped on cost grounds and a Panhard Rod that turned out to be too short unlike what is seen in recent times by Frontline. In retrospect which IRS option would have been better for the MGB in terms of longevity had it faced a similar historical trajectory as real life, on top of sharing parallels with the similarly long-running Alfa Romeo Spider and Fiat 124 Sports Spider? In practice it is said the standard engine in the MGC was actually pushing out 124 hp at most rather than the oft-quoted 145 hp.
Thanks for your comment.
A fact I read somewhere that I find interesting is that there is a relationship between the design of the orginal Ford Mustang and the 71/72 ‘fishmouth’ MGB because some Ford engineers who’d worked on Mustang were brought over to collaborate on the design. the fishmouth recessed grill is reminiscent of the grill of the Mustang, gives it a sportier look rather than the classic British look, and apparently that’s due to the influence of the Ford engineers. Not sure how true that is, who the engineers were, what other influence they had but I’d be interested to find out more. Thanks for the video - I enjoyed it.
Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for your comment - I haven't heard that one about the Ford engineers though...
Had a used 1961 Renault Caravelle as my first car in high school. Great little machine! Had a few 'French' oddities; but that just gave it more character! Wish I still had it!!
Thanks for your comment - so do you think MG copied Renault? :-)
All news to me.
I like your channel. I really wish you would run a similar format for the Midget.
That is my current flavour of poison.
Definitely the poor man’s sports car, but a lot of fun to drive.
Thanks for your comment - I've never actually driven a Midget but maybe in the future :-)
That was pretty good! I knew about the MGB police cars and some of the Rostyle information. Didn't know it was from a Detroit, Michigan company. The rest I had no clue about and I've been living the MGB dream since 1973 when I bought a 1968 MGB. Still have it and it looks very nice.
Thanks for your comment! So many people regret selling their MGB so its great to hear from someone that's kept theirs for 50 years! If you're interested in the Police MGBs, watch this space - I've tracked down an original and am hoping to do a video soon!
My mother bought a brand new 1968 MGB (black) when I was 11 years old. I learned oil changes and tune ups on the car. She gave it to my older sister about 1972 or 1973, who ran it hard, then ran it without oil and destroyed the engine.
I remember my mother being furious when she happened to see my sister race the MGB through a "lay by" on the Taconic to pass slower traffic which blocked her. But she didn't lose the car, and continued to beat the poor thing to death. Oh well.
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Back around 1973 I bought my first car, a 1968 MGB. It originally was black, but someone had painted it British Racing Green by the time I got it. The big difference between your sister and me is that I took care of my car and didn't abuse it. I still have it and it's wonderful.
I would like to have heard more about the Austin-Healey based 3.0 I-6 engine and the Rover 3.5 V8 engine options.
Interesting facts:
Donald Healey was furious about the 3.0 being used in the MGB because the body design was not originally suitable (as proven by the low sales).
The Rover 3.5 V8 engine was actually bought from Buick (the aluminum V8 weighed 40 pounds less than the cast iron I4 1798cc B engine). Unfortunately for us yanks, we couldn't get the V8 due to the US emissions standards.
Thanks for your comment. Yes, I think there's a good story there and one the might be worth a video on it's own.. I'll add it to the list to research!
Would be interested on something on the CKD assemblies of the MGBs overseas.
Thanks for your comment - I'll add it to the list and start some research!
In case you are interested, I wrote a little on this in another comment.
@@ThomasTomAczel didnt read all the comments. Glad you highlighted it. Mine was apparently from the Enfield plant. Now in Switzerland.
I'm not particularly an MG fan but this was interesting and concise. Very good.
Thanks for your comment - it's great to get positive comments and they're much appreciated!
Even now ... should you choose to purchase one, that would change & it would all become clear.
Rubery Owen was a large company suppling everything for the auto makers of the time . The name comes from John Rubery who died in 1920 and a skilled engineer Alfred Owen hence Rubery Owen
Thanks for your comment - I stand corrected - my reference material was clearly inaccurate...
Rubery Owen made other engineering components as well. My 1965 Boxford lathe has bolts made by them.
One of the largest suppliers of components to the then huge British car industry...
Rubery Owen Holdings was an associated Australian company that made, amongst other things, alloy wheels, sold under the ROH brand. I had sets on my Cortina and Fairmont - excellent products.
A lad I was at school with was gifted a subscription to the National Geographic, by Sir Alfred Owen. His aunt was Sir Alfred’s secretary
Some engaging and fun facts there! I remember the name Rubery Owen I thought they manufactured door rubbers for some reason. A pity that the V4 BMC engine never went into production.
Thanks for the comment - there's another comment about Rubery Owen - I think it was a company rather than a person - my reference material was wrong...
It's the surnames of two people. Pro tip: if unsure consult Wikipedia.
Would be interesting to know why some cars, like my 1972,/73 model, came with Chrome Rostyle wheels. I wasn't sure if it was an option or an option on export cars? Would love to know!
Thanks for your comment - According to Davis Knowles superb book - "MGB - The Superlative MG" chrome plated rostyles were an option for the 1973 model year and was made standard in some markets. If yo's like a copy of the book, here's an affiliate link :-) amzn.to/46WvC0d
@@ClassicMGB thanks for letting me know, much appreciated! Currently recommissioning my 1973 MGB that I bought in 1982. It's a Jersey car from new with 57k miles. Hopefully back on the road in December.
The “Copying” Renault claim reminds me a bit of Land Rover’s claim against the Ineos Grenadier ….. or when the Jackson or the Marvin Gaye estates accuse musicians of copyright violation because they own the chord with C# or the note F …….
Thanks for your comment - there's a fine line between "influenced by" and "copied" :-)
I am glad to have found this channel because owning an MGB Roadster is my dream. And I am sorry to have to correct you but Rubery Owen wasn't a man, it was an engineering company owned by John Rubery and Alfred Owen, based in the town of my birth, Darlaston in Staffordshire.
Anyway, I'm subscribed and look forward to viewing your content. Thank you.
Thanks for your comment - yes, you're absolutely right - my mistake! Let me know if you find any other cock-ups :-)
I love this car. im new but, for me this is a revelation that MG stands for Morris Garage... sure wish i could afford one.
Thanks for your comment - I waited many years before I got mine - well worth it!
Love it
Thank you I love your T-shirt
Thanks for your comment - looking to get some more clothing made this year :-)
Reference to the first point in the video. There was a sketch drawn at the Geneva motor show . If you would like to contact me I can give you more information
Thanks for your comment - yes, I'd be very interested to know more! Not sure how to contact you so if you'd like to drop us an e-mail at hello@classicmgb.com that would be great! :-)
I am always amazed how MGB GT looks much more beautiful than MGB to me, even through they are the same breed.
Thanks for your comment - yes, completely agree the GT is my favourite too, but I do like the roadster too!
I absolutely loved the styling of the MGB GT and thought heavily about buying one in the late sixties, but as an owner of my very first car, from new, a 1966 BMC Mini (It was - absurdly bad built, and nothing really functioned!), I - luckily never got to own one!!!
In 1970 I bought a new BMW2002, of two and I haven't had - any British cars since then! Finn. Denmark
Thanks for your comment - yes, my first car was a Mini (actually a year younger than my MGB-GT!) There's a certain charm about old British cars... sometimes a flawed car is more endearing - although I don't always agree when stranded on the side of the road! :-)
@@ClassicMGB I had my "heater" (Only an On and Off position! Nothing in between) moved to a rigth position (The needed hook was there in the cabin!), for more leg room! The seats had the "three bolt holes" in the bottom as the - only distance change, as the seat-handle only adjusted the - angle of the full seat! Paint peeled off round the outside hinges, from a faulty cleaning process before being painted. The wipers stopped at any place, so you learned to do it manually in the bottom! And don't drive close to a car in front, during rain!!
But still I loved it during the 4 years I had it, as it was my first car, with a lot of additions, as Extra. A small Moto Lita wheel and a special seat, and some/a lot of Tuning to actually follow a Cooper S, but without any markings!!! That was the fun of it!
The last Production Cooper S became sold out in 1970 with a discount, and I was tempted to buy one, but luckily I didn't!
@@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 Yep - My mini was pretty tricked up "boy racer" style - bucket seats, wide wheels, big bore exhaust etc etc - I managed to blow the engine up :-)
Was 1971 the only year the MGB grill was inset, versus flush (ref; 5:12) or was it an option over a few years? ;-)
My brothers grill was inset, but he also had a flush grill.
Thanks for your comment - according to the MG Owners Club, the recessed grill was used between 1970 and 1972 - www.mgocspares.co.uk/catalogue/1_3_4_20/brightwork#:~:text=This%20changed%20again%20in%201970,1973%20%2D%201974%20on%20the%20car.
Hello, I have been watching your channel for a bit. I recently inherited a 72 mgb gt here in America. It is in really good condition... no rust... no obvious mechanical issues. But, I am not a mechanic. I was wondering if you, or other followers, might know a reputable Shop to take her to, (Austin Texas) to get the car properly inspected (also, not sure if the engine was rebuilt for unleaded). As a kid, I remember he put additive in after leaded gas became an issue here. I plan on keeping her as a fun weekend cruiser. It is not the original paint job. But, my Dad kept it the same color. Harvest Gold. As a kid, I thought it looked like pea green... it kinda grows on you !! Also, the rims are nothing I have ever seen. Dad called them Cosmo, or maybe Cosmic ?
Thanks for your comment - great to hear about your B. I'm sorry but I'm not well up on workshops in Austin - I would suggest getting in touch with a local branch of the MG Car Club or MG Owners Club and try to get in touch with the members - personal recommendation is usually the best way to find a good mechanic I reckon! :-)
That was very interesting, thank you. Bring MG home. M
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The engine shown has a crank pulley nut for starting with a hand crank, but I don't think any MGBs had the openings in the body and bumper to pass a crank through. MGAs had the hand crank conveniently stowed in the trunk.
Thanks for your comment - good spot!
great video!
Many thanks for your comment - it looks like from the number of views I'll be doing more of these!
The styling of the MGB converible was done in house. The later GT model was done by PininFarina.
Thanks for your comment - exactly right!
One fact you may not know is : MG stands for Morris Garages, Abingdon, Oxford Uk.
The 'B' is the model of engine
Thanks for your comment. I agree about Morris Garages, but the B in MGB doesn't relate to the engine as the MGA also had a B series engine. In fact, its simply the next letter after A - MGA,MGB etc :-)
I bought a brand new MGB in 1974 and still have it
Thanks for your comment - Glad to hear it - ENJOY!
I have a 1972 B that I’ve had since new as well - great fun, aren’t they?…….
I loved my 1967 MGB until I was hit by a drunk in a Mazda pickup. It was never quite the same after that. Still, I would love to have it back.
Thanks for your comment - the number of comments we get saying they wish they still had their MGB...
In the early to mid seventies I was the group quality controller for a major Leyland dealership and dealt with the many MGB’s that had problems. I have only this to add to your first class video: The MGB, it’s concept, design and style was, for the times, excellent but very sadly the factory that built them was worse than second rate. It was the ‘Red Robbo’ era and the workforce distaste for the management manifested itself in the absolutely lousy build quality, much of it deliberate.
Thanks for your comment - really appreciated!
I've read quite a lot about the whole Leyland thing and as I understand it, Abingdon had the best industrial relations of the whole group - but I guess that could be the authors had their rose-tinted glasses on!
interesting stuff, I've found the "B" also makes a great Hot Rod (mines a custom chassis/suspension, 400hp SBC '64), maybe a video on modified MGBs?
Thanks for your comment - I'll start looking for material! Feel free to e-mail anything interesting on modified MGBs to hello@classicmgb.com
If you are going to butcher an MGB, please start with a 1974 1/2 model or later.. the RBB.
@@jeffhildreth9244 Y'all pretty funny! When I bought my "B" it was a stock MGB with a SBC/4-speed in it (a really BAD idea), I got rid of all the 1940s technology/strengthened it to handle a 550hp SBC I put in it (BIG FUN)(since used up), in EVERYWAY my MGB is BETTER than a stock MGB to drive/reliability/IMO visually. At the several MG/All British events I do a year the promotors/ most spectators seem to appreciate it. MGBs are cool little sports cars, mines just been improved to my personal taste. (if you've never driven a good suspension/brakes/400hp MGB your missin' out on what a MGB sized car can be)
@@mgbchuck6527 Some have taste, some have style and then there are those very few who have class.. those who are respectful.
As we say in the car business.. "there is an ass for every seat".
@@jeffhildreth9244 ROFL-----guessing you don't visit MGExperience/swaps forum or BritishV8 site much, most conversions are chrome bumper cars; And yep, my ass fits nicely in my Mr. Mikes leather seats in my "B". Have a nice day (I'm off to a couple C&Cs with my hot rodder friends)
Here’s a picture of my MGB are these factory wheels?
Many thanks for your comment - I can't see a picture of your car though. E-mail it over to hello@classicmgb.com and I'll take a look :-)
I'm the proud owner of a 1973 MGB in the rare Black Tulip (eggplant color) with ochre colored interior.
Thanks for your comment - your MGB sounds great - enjoy! :-)
@@ClassicMGB PS: the previous owner replaced the original 4 speed with a Tremec 5 speed transmission, SU carb's as well as an electronic starter.
Very interesting, thanks. By the way, hope you don't mind me pointing out that "Michigan" is pronounced as though the C was an S --> Mi-SH-Igan
Many thanks for your comment - my apologies for the mispronunciation 😀
@@ClassicMGB No apologies necessary! You should've heard how I pronounced your "Marylebone" before I was set aright! 😀
The MGB starter was fitted to the engine before the engine was lowered into the car. Changing the starter was a @#$% of a job as there was so little room betwen the engine and the subframe to maneuver it out. Much tugging and heaving!
Thanks for your comment - also having to removed the engine to change the clutch wasn't the best design in the world!
Piece of cake if you know what you are doing.
Rubery owen were a big company . They made numerous axles and chassis for the british lorry manufacturers .
Thanks for your comment .
I always thought that the designers were influenced by the Ferrari 250GT California SWB.
Thanks for your comment - I guess most designers are influenced by lots of different things...
Love it, I thought Charles had the MGC for his 18th and the DB6 for his 21st though? Could be wrong!
Thanks for your comment. I think it was his 21st because records show it was a 1968 car and he was born in 1948... That said, records can be wrong :-)
@@ClassicMGB happy to stand corrected!
No worries :-)
I am driving a MGB GT here in Switzerland and I like it.😂
Thanks for your comment - keep enjoying your car!!
Traduire en Francais.Mercie 😊
Malheureusement, nous ne parlons pas français, mais si vous utilisez la fonction de traduction automatique de TH-cam, cela devrait donner une traduction raisonnable...
Unfortunately we don't speak French, but if you use TH-cam's automatic translation facility, that should give a reasonable translation...
'72 GT owner here. Michigan is pronounced mishigan
Thanks for your comment and thanks for pointing this out - I guess it won't be my last pronunciation error :-)
My dad raced one in SCCA races, sadly our emissions and safety laws put a end to these cars in the USA. But I’m looking for one to race to 🤔 or maybe a Austin Healy?
Thanks for your comment - good luck finding a racer. We've got a video coming up on the BCV8 series in the UK - 400bhp MGB GT!
The end of the MGB was a decision made in England owing to inept management and production by Leyland.
My MGB had two six volt batteries in series under the rear deck behind the seat. Naturally they where open to all the elements. Someone laid the connecting cable over the drive shaft which eventually wore in two. Darkness quickly ensued.
My MGB-GT has been converted to 12V with the battery next to the spare wheel - good upgrade IMHO
Prince Lucas was lurking about and waiting for his opportunity!
My '66 MGB had the two six volt battery system, never a problem, good for handling by their evenly distributed weight with low center of gravity. The cold cranking amperage was incredible! Almost every later upgrade wasn't an upgrade, usually decreased performance, decreased reliability.
that doesn't happen anymore! single 12V battery, group 26 (toyota Corolla etc) solves lots of elec. probs
Headlamp style....maybe MG copied the Datsun Fairlady Roadster which was commercialised a full year before the MGB....or maybe it was merely the style of the moment like 'eg' rear vertical wings that ad been a previous 'fasion' as seen on the Daimler SP250 'Dart', the Sunbeam Alpine and early TRs ?
Many thanks for your comment - fair point - its very difficult to differentiate between outright copying and simply thye "style of the time"...
MG didn't make as nicely detailed a front as the Renault.
Its a pity that the MGB got neither a V4 or an independent rear suspension.
Good for Prince Phillip triggering the collaboration with Pinninfarina - wish they'd used them more
Thanks for your comment! The engine situation was a real pity, as was BL favouring Triumph over MG IMHO
@@ClassicMGB The BL management undoubtedly favoured Triumphs over MG. But BMC was still independent of the later amalgamation of the companies (which happened in 1968) when the MGB was under development (1960-1962).
The V4 and V6 engines were inspired by the Lancia narrow block/single head V engines, but BMC (actually the Austin engine division) allegedly couldn't overcome vibration issues in the development engines. It was also no doubt cheaper and more expedient to simply enlarge the capacity of the existing B-series engine than to introduce a range of completely new engines.
Also, regarding your comment during the video of suspensions trialled by MG for the upcoming MGB; I don't believe the Hydrolastic suspension was ever considered for the MGB. That system was used in MG ex234 that was under consideration to replace both the MGB and the MG Midget/Sprite.
The last minute reversion to semi-elliptic rear springs necessitated a hurried elongation of the MGB structure in the area between the door aperture's rear and the front of the rear wheel arch.
@@ThomasTomAczel Thanks for your comment!
“Mish-igan, not “Mitch-igan”. Otherwise interesting video. I think if you ask any car buff in the U.S. to name their favorite British car, they might say Jaguar, but many would say MGB. They were everywhere. I British Leyland would have created an OHC 2 litre for the MGB
Thanks for your comment - sorry about the bad pronunciation!
@@ClassicMGB , During college I worked at a dealership that sold British Leyland and Volvo cars. They also serviced any British car, including an Amphicar!! (I know it’s German, but it has a Triumph drivetrain.) They sold every MG and Triumph BL would ship over. MG’s, Triumphs, Healeys , etc have a very distinctive character. The MGB still looks modern. Please keep up the good work
@@markw208 Thanks for your comments Mark - much appreciated!
I got pulled over by one, l was following a bit close, wondering what the 2 wires were hanging down in the back window....soon found out, as if by magic a box arose with the lighted words "police" oops!
Approx 1969/70.
Thanks for your comment - back in the days before speed cameras :-)
The "Rear Thump" as the police used to call it!
Thanks for your comment! Why was it so called I wonder?
@@ClassicMGB I imagine because it's the the moment you get "thumped" by an unmarked police car - and it's at the back of the car...
Ha - fair enough :-)
Oh how great is hindsight at least I still have the workshop manual from my MGA Twin Cam and Considering back in the early 1970's in Australia it was only $4500.00 in fair to good used condition and these days worth considerably more wish I still had it along with the Sunbeam Tiger and a couple of real Toyota Levins a TE27 and a rather special TE37 once raced at Bathurst by one Mark Thatcher, Yes the Margaret Thatcher's son.
When younger so few of us have any real long term vision and I remember a story about my Snap On rep who once sold his Car to a rather Famous Australian Radio Anouncer one John Laws and he was looking the other way when John came up behind him and said that's the best most original car on display here and I would very much like to know if you would be interested in selling it, He was surprised to see who it was when he turned around and a deal was struck for the sale at a more than fair price.
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I love my '70 blaze red B
Thanks for your comment- these cars seem to hold a special place in the hearts of their owners ...
Tesla copied the nose of the Renault Caravelle..
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One might say that the MGBs' headlight design was also copied fropm the Datsun Fairlady Roadster SPL310 (The second generation Fairlady made its debut at the Tokyo Motor show in 1961, several months before the roll-out of the similar looking MGB). but I believe this was merely the 'style of the day' and Renault was a little too arrogant in their action....BMCs quality control and later BLs' was legendary by its' absence; MGB (imho) was a name simply to differentiate for the important US market the difference between the MGA and the NEW model, much like the use of XKE instead of E-Type (as a continuatio of the well-established and liked XK-range of exported Jaguar sportscars. Points 4 and 5 have amusing stories but it was always pounds, shilling and pence which counted and BMC chose to keep production costs down to maintain profits. Ironically, this culminated with the attitude of rolling out the same car (basically) with the same engine (having failed with the V8 and inline 6) for 18yrs. A total production of cabs and coupés of +/-512,000 remains impressive however it could have been so much greater but for the lack of vision from the British management.
Thanks for your comment - I agree that the headlight styling was the design of the day...
I enjoyed your content. I don’t enjoy music while I’m trying to hear you talk!
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Have rubber Gt bumpers and carburettors from a low mileage car in excellent condition forsale if anyone interested 👍
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Shipped with the wrong PISTONS?? Wow. Even for MG that's some seriously slack QC.
My first car was a 63 MG Midget. I would never dream of buying another English car of ANY brand after that experience.
Thanks for your comment! Absolutely - I tried to find out why, but couldn't find any information...
Wrong owner.
I thought Rubery Owen was a brummie firm that made chassis and wheels for the British motor industry.
Thanks for your comment - I think my source material was inaccurate...
Most British sports cars in the sixties were made to export to Canada and the U.S. Only approximately 10% were made for the home market.
Thanks for your comment - I'm researching a new video on some of the numbers - keep watching!
Hydrolastic suspension, 2.0ltr V4s and V6s.....all of this was too expensive for BL - I have trouble believing the MGB was conceived as anything but a cheap car to sell in volume....no frills !
Many thanks for your comment - I think the issue was that it could have been developed and never was as Triumph had the political support at BL so the TR7 was believed to be the future ....
@@ClassicMGB So BL never considered brand loyalty - 'we'll' only offer you a TR and no MG so our MG customers won't go elsewhere byt buy the TR....? Eggs, basket, one.......and the TR engine just didn't do it finally, especially in the golden Californian market with how much net bhp ? :-) Oneself, foot, shoot....another apt expression for BL ! 😞
@@dezartsean6059 Yep - couldn't agree more. I've read a few books on the demise of BL and some of the decisions were unbelievable!
@@ClassicMGB Not even sure they were 'decisions' as such, maybe just 'winging' it - they're certainly seemend to be no plans of any duration, sort or long term.
How would you have liked being the fork lift driver who smashed into the body shell of then Prince Charles' GT? Anybody know what happened to that poor bloke? LOL
Many thanks for your comment - I reckon he might still be locked up in the Tower of London :-)))
The Hell with biden ad that runs prior to your video. TRUMP 2024!!!!
Thanks for your comment - Just for info, TH-cam control the ads shown in all videos...
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Thanks for your comment - although I don't understand it!
I got nicked for speeding in my ancient standard 10 back in the 60s near Morden by an MGB Convertible cop car
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Rather underwhelming, if mercifully short: that's 7 minutes of my life that I'm not going to get back.
Thanks for your comment - and for watching until the end!
@ClassicMGB No, no -- there's really no reason to thank me 😉
MG = More Garbage
Thanks for your comment - I don't agree but everyone's entitled to an opinion. Why do you say that?
A non owner spewing BS.
My guess is you own Chrysler or JEEP vehicles.
@@jeffhildreth9244WTF Yes because we all drive and own SHIT American brands which are not even available here in Italy obviously your just a THICK Yank ???
@@ClassicMGB MG these days is just a SHITE Chinese marketing tool MG didnt go broke for nothing They were BRUTAL for quality and engineering when they were MG or Rover turning out rubbish rebadged models
Absolutely an excellent program! Top Quality production! 👍🏻😉🏎⛽️🛞🔧😉👍🏻🏎⛽️🛞. England 🏴
Thanks for your comment - much appreciated!
I have 2 1970s GT’s and 1 1966 roadster I want to buy more GT’s is there something wrong with me? 😅
Thanks for your comment! Sounds completely normal to me!!! Its only garage space that prevents me having more!!!
Rubery Owen is not a person, but a British engineering company!!! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubery_Owen I hope the other 9 'facts' are correct.
@@paulbeever9379 many thanks for your comment and pointing out the error - it was actually pointed out a while ago - my error…