A very beautiful video that honors the roots of our grandparents, I own a 1979 MGB so thank you for your video. You guys keep up the really good work and don't worry about the down votes because they are still watching your UA-cam channel and the commercials so in there own misguided way they help your UA-cam channel.
Excellent video. Great family tradition. I sold my 64 B last year and now have a 63. A 62 will be next. I have owned Brit cars since 1965. My first was a 53 MG TD MKII followed by A Fairthorpe Electron Climax, 56 MGA, 69 MGC GT, several Thames vans, 46 MG TC, 50 TD built for Bonneville, 58 Sprite, several Morris Minors and 2 Oxfords, 5 Land Rovers from 58-74, 80 SDI Rover etc. Brit and Italian cars were the essence of sport motoring. PS: long time Hagerty customer, none better in the car insurance world.
My grandpa had a blue MGB that he got for free cause a tree fell on it and crushed the top, but left the rest of the car intact. He fixed the top, and during the winter, taped housing insulation to the inside and drove it year round.
I think British sports cars from the 60s with hot rod motors in them are going to be the next big custom Automotive trend. They're going to be the big sellers at the auctions real soon.
Ahhhh, I had a Grey 1968 MGBGT fastback that I wished I still had. Your little red one brings back fond memories. I love to get another one, but I can't find one. I saw one not to long ago that looked like the spitting image of my old one. Anyway, nice video...good memories.
@@rickfromthecape3135 They are still out there. However you might consider a 62-64 for the "real deal" in the bare bones 3 main , pull handle cars... or step up to the 68-72 fro the 4 synchro box and limited smog equipment.. pre HP drop and raised suspension.
Spare parts, tools, jack, oil, tow strap, tent, sleeping bag, 72 hr kit, water, signal mirror and flare, and a Rambo knife. You know, the standard MGB afternoon drive kit.
And you know this because of your extensive experience with the MGB? Please expound. There is a reason that the MGB was the all time highest selling sports car ( over 525 thousand) during a time with half the population now on earth. Their sales were not exceeded until the MIATA was made. MGB remains the most popular "classic" sports car . My brother owns MIATAS (plural) he has owned several Bs and Midgets as well as 4 RX7s... he does track days at Laguna Seca monthly .. and admits there is no thrill of the ride as there is when he drives my 64 or 63 Bs.
What a fantastic tribute to a great family. I'm so grateful to call them friends.
Great story with a nice and honest quick review of a metal dash MGB. Thank you!
I love these Why I Drive videos. Such a great series. So many interesting people and their cool cars.
A very beautiful video that honors the roots of our grandparents, I own a 1979 MGB so thank you for your video. You guys keep up the really good work and don't worry about the down votes because they are still watching your UA-cam channel and the commercials so in there own misguided way they help your UA-cam channel.
I’m currently fixing up a 1974 MGB GT and can’t wait to drive it! 💙💙💙
As I get older I am getting into more history of these cars.
Great history. Great cars.
Thanks. My dad used to race in his 64 B or his 62 A at all the tracks SCCA had in SoCal. Still has his AH 3000.
Excellent video. Great family tradition.
I sold my 64 B last year and now have a 63. A 62 will be next. I have owned Brit cars since 1965. My first was a 53 MG TD MKII followed by A Fairthorpe Electron Climax, 56 MGA, 69 MGC GT, several Thames vans, 46 MG TC, 50 TD built for Bonneville, 58 Sprite, several Morris Minors and 2 Oxfords, 5 Land Rovers from 58-74, 80 SDI Rover etc.
Brit and Italian cars were the essence of sport motoring.
PS: long time Hagerty customer, none better in the car insurance world.
My grandpa had a blue MGB that he got for free cause a tree fell on it and crushed the top, but left the rest of the car intact. He fixed the top, and during the winter, taped housing insulation to the inside and drove it year round.
"Cool" story : )
Great love of family and cars story…
I miss these shops so much. That kind of work ethic is soon to be extinct. I learned to drive well in a "B" and a 'TR6.'
Great video; makes a car lovers heart beat faster
I think British sports cars from the 60s with hot rod motors in them are going to be the next big custom Automotive trend.
They're going to be the big sellers at the auctions real soon.
Define "hot rod motors" I hope you don't mean American iron lumps.
@@jeffhildreth9244 go pick a fight with somebody else
Nice video!
My Dad restored a 66 MGB, beautiful green color.
Ahhhh, I had a Grey 1968 MGBGT fastback that I wished I still had. Your little red one brings back fond memories. I love to get another one, but I can't find one. I saw one not to long ago that looked like the spitting image of my old one. Anyway, nice video...good memories.
Wonderful video.
Многие о такой тачке всю жизнь мечтают...
I’m Going To Work For Hagerty One Day!💚🤞🏽
No more "Redline Rebuild" videos?
MGB-GT is the way2go
Had a 67. My favorite car to drive! I wish I never sold it now.
@@rickfromthecape3135 They are still out there. However you might consider a 62-64 for the "real deal" in the bare bones 3 main , pull handle cars... or step up to the 68-72 fro the 4 synchro box and limited smog equipment.. pre HP drop and raised suspension.
I want to know what they've got in the boot!
Spare parts, tools, jack, oil, tow strap, tent, sleeping bag, 72 hr kit, water, signal mirror and flare, and a Rambo knife. You know, the standard MGB afternoon drive kit.
@@stantonmatthewwoods4911 AAA Card and a cell phone. : ).
Back when they had real freedom !
11 dislikes, are from ppl who have failed in life :)
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Forget the MG-B there is a Triumph TR3 and (2) Triumph TR6,,,
Brother I really Want to learn Your skills..Can you do something for me.i will pay for it?
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Get a 60-70s Fiat 124 better handling and more advanced in every way .
Why stop there? get a Miata. A race car modified for the street.
@@mikeb9569 a Miata is not a race car . And if you do not know your cars why comment .
I almost bought a 74 Fiat 124 vert while in the military. Changed my mind and picked up 74 Datsun 260z. Best decision I ever made.
@@johnnystoka6625 both the Fiat and the british cars are both cool.
@@281cobracar7 Cannot buy taste and pedigree I see .
mt baldies
Garbage car. Get a Miata
And you know this because of your extensive experience with the MGB? Please expound.
There is a reason that the MGB was the all time highest selling sports car ( over 525 thousand) during a time with half the population now on earth. Their sales were not exceeded until the MIATA was made. MGB remains the most popular "classic" sports car . My brother owns MIATAS (plural) he has owned several Bs and Midgets as well as 4 RX7s... he does track days at Laguna Seca monthly .. and admits there is no thrill of the ride as there is when he drives my 64 or 63 Bs.
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