10 Facts about the MGB you may not know!

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  • Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
  • We’ve scoured various resources to bring you ten facts on the MGB that you may not know ranging from the almost normal to the completely geeky! . How many did you know before watching the video? Let us know what you think, and if you have some less well known facts, send them in to hello@classicmgb.com
    With thanks to David Knowles superb “Superlative MGB” book - ISBN 978-1785009419
    Also thanks to the Corgi Model Club - corgimodelclub.com/
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  • @timothyproksch2915
    @timothyproksch2915 11 місяців тому +16

    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.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому +2

      Thanks for your comment - wow - you were lucky!

  • @jimclayton7375
    @jimclayton7375 Місяць тому +2

    Love it
    Thank you I love your T-shirt

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  Місяць тому

      Thanks for your comment - looking to get some more clothing made this year :-)

  • @ThomasTomAczel
    @ThomasTomAczel 11 місяців тому +15

    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
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому +1

      Well spotted! Absolutely right - I struggled to find a suitable contemporary photo of Abingdon :-)

    • @ThomasTomAczel
      @ThomasTomAczel 11 місяців тому +6

      @@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.

  • @murrayblack1078
    @murrayblack1078 11 місяців тому +3

    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

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      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!

  • @johnecriteser7813
    @johnecriteser7813 11 місяців тому +6

    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.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks you for your comment - It's so nice to hear good things about the videos!

  • @coolcarenvy
    @coolcarenvy 2 місяці тому +3

    Great channel, love the videos!

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for your comment - much appreciated!

  • @grenvillephillips6998
    @grenvillephillips6998 Місяць тому +2

    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.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  Місяць тому

      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...

  • @danielhoffman48
    @danielhoffman48 7 місяців тому +3

    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.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment - that sounds like a lovely MGB! 37,000 miles from NEW! :-)

  • @igigig27
    @igigig27 11 місяців тому +12

    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

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому +4

      Thanks for your comment - I stand corrected - my reference material was clearly inaccurate...

    • @robertturner4955
      @robertturner4955 11 місяців тому +1

      Rubery Owen made other engineering components as well. My 1965 Boxford lathe has bolts made by them.

    • @SabotsLibres
      @SabotsLibres 11 місяців тому +1

      One of the largest suppliers of components to the then huge British car industry...

    • @5CGQ
      @5CGQ 11 місяців тому

      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.

    • @lkgreenwell
      @lkgreenwell 11 місяців тому

      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

  • @RichadTheLionHeat
    @RichadTheLionHeat 27 днів тому +2

    Absolutely an excellent program! Top Quality production! 👍🏻😉🏎⛽️🛞🔧😉👍🏻🏎⛽️🛞. England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  24 дні тому

      Thanks for your comment - much appreciated!

  • @angelaway9960
    @angelaway9960 Місяць тому +2

    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.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  Місяць тому

      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!

  • @victorboucher675
    @victorboucher675 11 місяців тому +6

    This post is a real TRIUMPH of video and ...

  • @davidarnold7832
    @davidarnold7832 11 місяців тому +2

    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!!
    .

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment - I reckon an ex-Police MGB would be wonderful - I wonder if any were "breathed on" to increase performance?

  • @Frieghtliner1975
    @Frieghtliner1975 2 місяці тому +2

    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 ?

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  Місяць тому

      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! :-)

  • @thesprinkleddonutforge2774
    @thesprinkleddonutforge2774 6 місяців тому +2

    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

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment! Excellent news that another MGB is saved - Well Done! :-)

    • @mbrant4973
      @mbrant4973 3 місяці тому

      Where are you in Tx? Dallas here

  • @ruckusracing419
    @ruckusracing419 11 місяців тому +5

    Pleasantly surprised! Did not know 8 of the 10. Fully expected it to be the other way around.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      Thanks so much for your comment! I have LOTS of books and other reference material :-)

  • @obus7800
    @obus7800 11 місяців тому +5

    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!

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for your comment - that BRG GT is actually mine!

  • @philsmgb4393
    @philsmgb4393 7 місяців тому +2

    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.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment - I didn't know that - why did they need training to drive the auto?

  • @hotchkissart
    @hotchkissart 10 місяців тому +3

    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"!

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment - don't remember that reference - will have to watch the movie again!

    • @jackmclaughlin4552
      @jackmclaughlin4552 4 місяці тому +1

      That must have been Roger. He would have preferred a volvo p1800😒

  • @jimthompson4554
    @jimthompson4554 11 місяців тому +3

    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.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment... glad you still have a GT - great fun!

  • @ericcriteser4001
    @ericcriteser4001 11 місяців тому +2

    Brilliant cars. I have two and love them both.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for your comment - Couldn't agree more!

  • @AndyWWW
    @AndyWWW 11 місяців тому +5

    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.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому +1

      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...

  • @daveyacarter
    @daveyacarter 11 місяців тому +5

    Another great video. Thanks. Looking forward to the next one 😊

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      Thanks so much for your comment - really appreciated!

  • @5CGQ
    @5CGQ 11 місяців тому +2

    Discussing V4 and V6 options at 2:51, shows image of V8 (very modern one at that).

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      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...

  • @juergursi
    @juergursi 13 днів тому +1

    I am driving a MGB GT here in Switzerland and I like it.😂

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  12 днів тому

      Thanks for your comment - keep enjoying your car!!

  • @decibellone696
    @decibellone696 5 місяців тому +2

    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.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment - I waited many years before I got mine - well worth it!

  • @proto57
    @proto57 11 місяців тому +2

    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.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment!

    • @THOMMGB
      @THOMMGB 10 місяців тому +1

      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.

  • @mtacoustic1
    @mtacoustic1 11 місяців тому +2

    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!!

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment - so do you think MG copied Renault? :-)

  • @RecumbentBC
    @RecumbentBC 11 місяців тому +2

    Great video, enjoyed it! Also I loved your T-shirt. Where can I get it?

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      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 :-)

  • @schrenk
    @schrenk 10 місяців тому +1

    There's always something new to learn about these LBCs.
    Thank you for this list.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment - really appreciated!

  • @shaknit
    @shaknit 7 місяців тому +3

    I bought a brand new MGB in 1974 and still have it

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment - Glad to hear it - ENJOY!

  • @boomerguy9935
    @boomerguy9935 9 місяців тому +2

    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.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  9 місяців тому +1

      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!

  • @davidhayes4814
    @davidhayes4814 11 місяців тому +3

    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 …….

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment - there's a fine line between "influenced by" and "copied" :-)

  • @MGB-learning
    @MGB-learning 10 місяців тому +2

    Outstanding video and presentation.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  10 місяців тому

      Many thanks for your comment!

  • @kellybreen5526
    @kellybreen5526 8 місяців тому +2

    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.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment - I've never actually driven a Midget but maybe in the future :-)

  • @1171karl
    @1171karl 10 місяців тому +1

    I'm not particularly an MG fan but this was interesting and concise. Very good.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment - it's great to get positive comments and they're much appreciated!

  • @michaelloach9461
    @michaelloach9461 11 місяців тому +2

    That was interesting, thanks & all the best....

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment - each one is really appreciated!

  • @trevorhoward2254
    @trevorhoward2254 8 місяців тому +2

    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.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment - yes, you're absolutely right - my mistake! Let me know if you find any other cock-ups :-)

  • @murraywagnon1841
    @murraywagnon1841 11 місяців тому +2

    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.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment - the number of comments we get saying they wish they still had their MGB...

  • @timbutton4990
    @timbutton4990 11 місяців тому +3

    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.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      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...

    • @johnbriggs3916
      @johnbriggs3916 11 місяців тому +1

      It's the surnames of two people. Pro tip: if unsure consult Wikipedia.

  • @wickiezulu
    @wickiezulu 11 місяців тому +2

    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.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment.

  • @THOMMGB
    @THOMMGB 10 місяців тому +1

    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.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  10 місяців тому +1

      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!

  • @Johannes7707
    @Johannes7707 11 місяців тому +1

    great video!

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      Many thanks for your comment - it looks like from the number of views I'll be doing more of these!

  • @stefanblank5336
    @stefanblank5336 11 місяців тому +5

    Would be interested on something on the CKD assemblies of the MGBs overseas.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for your comment - I'll add it to the list and start some research!

    • @ThomasTomAczel
      @ThomasTomAczel 11 місяців тому +1

      In case you are interested, I wrote a little on this in another comment.

    • @stefanblank5336
      @stefanblank5336 11 місяців тому

      @@ThomasTomAczel didnt read all the comments. Glad you highlighted it. Mine was apparently from the Enfield plant. Now in Switzerland.

  • @elroyfudbucker6806
    @elroyfudbucker6806 11 місяців тому +2

    I always thought that the designers were influenced by the Ferrari 250GT California SWB.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment - I guess most designers are influenced by lots of different things...

  • @Nickcirrus
    @Nickcirrus 6 місяців тому +2

    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!

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  6 місяців тому +1

      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

    • @Nickcirrus
      @Nickcirrus 6 місяців тому

      @@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.

  • @geoffreytanner7749
    @geoffreytanner7749 11 місяців тому +3

    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!

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for your comment - also having to removed the engine to change the clutch wasn't the best design in the world!

    • @jeffhildreth9244
      @jeffhildreth9244 10 місяців тому +1

      Piece of cake if you know what you are doing.

  • @rgarlinyc
    @rgarlinyc 11 місяців тому +2

    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

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому +1

      Many thanks for your comment - my apologies for the mispronunciation 😀

    • @rgarlinyc
      @rgarlinyc 11 місяців тому

      @@ClassicMGB No apologies necessary! You should've heard how I pronounced your "Marylebone" before I was set aright! 😀

  • @TairnKA
    @TairnKA 11 місяців тому +3

    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.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому +2

      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.

  • @pashakdescilly7517
    @pashakdescilly7517 11 місяців тому +4

    The styling of the MGB converible was done in house. The later GT model was done by PininFarina.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for your comment - exactly right!

  • @stephencox4224
    @stephencox4224 8 місяців тому +2

    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.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for your comment!

  • @RojoRed1975
    @RojoRed1975 11 місяців тому

    I love my '70 blaze red B

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for your comment- these cars seem to hold a special place in the hearts of their owners ...

  • @mgbchuck6527
    @mgbchuck6527 10 місяців тому +1

    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?

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment - I'll start looking for material! Feel free to e-mail anything interesting on modified MGBs to hello@classicmgb.com

    • @jeffhildreth9244
      @jeffhildreth9244 10 місяців тому

      If you are going to butcher an MGB, please start with a 1974 1/2 model or later.. the RBB.

    • @mgbchuck6527
      @mgbchuck6527 10 місяців тому

      @@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)

    • @jeffhildreth9244
      @jeffhildreth9244 10 місяців тому

      @@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".

    • @mgbchuck6527
      @mgbchuck6527 10 місяців тому

      @@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)

  • @bilko529
    @bilko529 10 місяців тому

    Rubery owen were a big company . They made numerous axles and chassis for the british lorry manufacturers .

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment .

  • @davidgenie-ci5zl
    @davidgenie-ci5zl 2 місяці тому +6

    The Hell with biden ad that runs prior to your video. TRUMP 2024!!!!

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  2 місяці тому +2

      Thanks for your comment - Just for info, UA-cam control the ads shown in all videos...

  • @markw208
    @markw208 11 місяців тому +3

    “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
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment - sorry about the bad pronunciation!

    • @markw208
      @markw208 11 місяців тому +2

      @@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

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      @@markw208 Thanks for your comments Mark - much appreciated!

  • @rjdavies1982
    @rjdavies1982 10 місяців тому

    Love it, I thought Charles had the MGC for his 18th and the DB6 for his 21st though? Could be wrong!

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  10 місяців тому +1

      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 :-)

    • @rjdavies1982
      @rjdavies1982 10 місяців тому +1

      @@ClassicMGB happy to stand corrected!

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  10 місяців тому

      No worries :-)

  • @JakobusVdL
    @JakobusVdL 11 місяців тому +2

    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
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for your comment! The engine situation was a real pity, as was BL favouring Triumph over MG IMHO

    • @ThomasTomAczel
      @ThomasTomAczel 11 місяців тому +3

      @@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.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  9 місяців тому

      @@ThomasTomAczel Thanks for your comment!

  • @seandezart8294
    @seandezart8294 11 місяців тому +1

    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.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for your comment - I agree that the headlight styling was the design of the day...

  • @Tencargo
    @Tencargo 10 місяців тому

    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.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  10 місяців тому

      My MGB-GT has been converted to 12V with the battery next to the spare wheel - good upgrade IMHO

    • @boomerguy9935
      @boomerguy9935 9 місяців тому

      Prince Lucas was lurking about and waiting for his opportunity!

    • @TheFRiNgEguitars
      @TheFRiNgEguitars 6 місяців тому

      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.

    • @forestghost7
      @forestghost7 Місяць тому

      that doesn't happen anymore! single 12V battery, group 26 (toyota Corolla etc) solves lots of elec. probs

  • @dusty7264
    @dusty7264 10 місяців тому

    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?

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  10 місяців тому +1

      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!

    • @jeffhildreth9244
      @jeffhildreth9244 10 місяців тому +1

      The end of the MGB was a decision made in England owing to inept management and production by Leyland.

  • @perrydear
    @perrydear 11 місяців тому +4

    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.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment - back in the days before speed cameras :-)

    • @SabotsLibres
      @SabotsLibres 11 місяців тому +1

      The "Rear Thump" as the police used to call it!

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment! Why was it so called I wonder?

    • @SabotsLibres
      @SabotsLibres 11 місяців тому +1

      @@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...

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      Ha - fair enough :-)

  • @dadsrustorations5103
    @dadsrustorations5103 11 місяців тому +1

    I enjoyed your content. I don’t enjoy music while I’m trying to hear you talk!
    Thanks …

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment and feedback.

  • @rosiejim4078
    @rosiejim4078 11 місяців тому +1

    Have rubber Gt bumpers and carburettors from a low mileage car in excellent condition forsale if anyone interested 👍

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for your comment.

  • @TheRealDrJoey
    @TheRealDrJoey 11 місяців тому +1

    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.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for your comment! Absolutely - I tried to find out why, but couldn't find any information...

    • @jeffhildreth9244
      @jeffhildreth9244 10 місяців тому +1

      Wrong owner.

  • @hunchanchoc8418
    @hunchanchoc8418 11 місяців тому +3

    Tesla copied the nose of the Renault Caravelle..

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment!

  • @peterfox3989
    @peterfox3989 11 місяців тому

    I thought Rubery Owen was a brummie firm that made chassis and wheels for the British motor industry.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment - I think my source material was inaccurate...

  • @philtucker1224
    @philtucker1224 11 місяців тому +2

    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.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for your comment - I'm researching a new video on some of the numbers - keep watching!

  • @nickyboy.
    @nickyboy. 11 місяців тому

    15th

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment - although I don't understand it!

  • @blxtothis
    @blxtothis 11 місяців тому +1

    I got nicked for speeding in my ancient standard 10 back in the 60s near Morden by an MGB Convertible cop car

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment :-)

  • @johnbriggs3916
    @johnbriggs3916 11 місяців тому

    Rather underwhelming, if mercifully short: that's 7 minutes of my life that I'm not going to get back.

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment - and for watching until the end!

    • @johnbriggs3916
      @johnbriggs3916 11 місяців тому

      @ClassicMGB No, no -- there's really no reason to thank me 😉

  • @MOSSFEEN
    @MOSSFEEN 11 місяців тому +1

    MG = More Garbage

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  11 місяців тому +2

      Thanks for your comment - I don't agree but everyone's entitled to an opinion. Why do you say that?

    • @jeffhildreth9244
      @jeffhildreth9244 10 місяців тому

      A non owner spewing BS.
      My guess is you own Chrysler or JEEP vehicles.

    • @MOSSFEEN
      @MOSSFEEN 10 місяців тому

      @@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 ???

    • @MOSSFEEN
      @MOSSFEEN 10 місяців тому

      @@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

  • @MrGelly70
    @MrGelly70 6 місяців тому +1

    I have 2 1970s GT’s and 1 1966 roadster I want to buy more GT’s is there something wrong with me? 😅

    • @ClassicMGB
      @ClassicMGB  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment! Sounds completely normal to me!!! Its only garage space that prevents me having more!!!