New MGB owner here. 1978 RB-RD. Ive owned many cars but have never experienced such a Brotherhood/Sisterhood and online support for parts and advice than i have from MG people. Glad to be part of the club. Thanks for this beautiful video. I felt the emotion in which I feel about my mine.
I know, I owned a Red, 1978 MGB myself. I bought it in 1985 for $1200 USD. The previous owner fell on hard times and I was there to rescue it. Ugly bumpers, yes, but the heart of MGB was still there. After installing an electronic ignition and a circular cut out of the top of a pizza box to slightly lift the distributor rotor, the car ran perfectly and never failed to start or run, after accomplishing that master mechanical electrical feat. It was then that I truly, much to the demise of my wife; fell in love with my MGB! ❤ Although I became a part of the car when driving the roads in and near Cambridge; that's Cambridge Maryland USA. I never felt like a temporary guest. I was as much a part of my MGB as it was a part of me. A symbiosis of man and machine as it were! Sadly I had to get rid of my faithful MGB when I moved to the big city. I am however, contemplating getting another one in the near future. They are a joy to drive. The MGB is one of the best things to ever come out of England. Certainly much better than the food! Cheerio lads and ladies! You take the high road and I'll take the low road. It won't matter as long as you're in an MGB! 😊
Love the video. My 1967 "B" which I got when I was 21, 50 years ago, was my pride and joy. It had a factory option paint colour of Metallic Riviera Silver Blue and I had it for 6 years. I took the precaution of painting the whole underside with used engine oil (i know-carcinogenic, but not then) and I never has a scrap of rust. I would love another, but prices for good ones have climbed enormously now. I sold mine at 90,000 miles and the engine was still not using any oil. Just shows what you can do with Duckhams 20/50 and looking after the car like a baby. It also made a 2000 mile 2 week circular trip to the west and south of France from Manchester in 1972 without a single problem - except for the Gendarmerie.
Superb film - beautifully shot and narrated. I've got a '63 roadster - not quite as reliable as yours(!) but I still love it - and you're right when driving an MGB you always feel so connected to the road. Look forward to your next film!
Amongst my Triumph collection I have a 1967 MGB GT in BRG, I love it. Simple little car, it bangs and rattles along the road, but its got character and charm and sounds great. Always puts a smile on my face when I drive it
@Jake Rybnikar Yes, you can definitely drive one everyday. Of course being sensible about it, you would have to get the car well under sealed for daily driving. Also being aware that a car built in the 1960s-70s and is rear wheel drive and won't drive be as good in icy weather conditions as a modern front wheel drive, but there is no reason at all you can't use one as a daily driver. I used to daily drive a Triumph Spitfire 1500 and it never let me down
This video makes me long for the days when we had roads like this in America. I suppose there are still some out west but here in Maryland.... all but gone. Sure miss my 73 "B"... or is it being 21... maybe both. I used to say driving my MGB was the most fun you could have with your cloths on. That and sailing...there were many days when I did both.
My husband and I are enjoying our current MGB, a completely rust free ( Western US ... no salted roads, no endless dreary rain) , nearly 100% original, and a fun daily driver restoration project. Wonderful video and we fully understand and appreciate your adoration of the venerable B.
MGB's are fun, had a mint 1969, until it got into a head-on scuffle with a Trans Am. It was way stronger then I ever would have thought! Super simple, dead reliable, easy DYI cars.
Great video and your huge bonus is you own skills to do a lot of the work yourself. My 1964, Mk. 1 is in with a specialist garage being overhauled after 20 years in my garage. I can’t wait to get it back on the road. Keep us posted. 👍🏼👍🏼
I’ve owned two MGB’s in my life, a 1972 & 1977; they’re not the most flashy or expensive sports cars out there but on a beautiful day with a good stretch of country road with the top down & cornering like a slot car, there’s nothing better, more fun & and it just brings a smile to your face; I think I need another one. Peace.
Couldn't agree more, Chris! I'm about to kick my own B back into life (it's a long story ...) and a video about my car will appear on the channel soon.
Your films are absolute class and way above the level I have got with my humble MGB film offerings . Great camerawork , well edited and superb commentary . Nice work !
What a great video. I too have just purchased a MG roadster here in the USA. I was missing home and thought what a great project. Thanks for the extra motivation.
Mabek what a beautiful vehicle. For a very brief time I owned a ‘69 MGC Roadster. I never did get it on the road and sometimes I’m sad that I sold it, but that’s life... Years ago a friend of mine had a ‘68 B GT, loved to listen to the burble of the exhaust, such a pleasant sound... Currently driving a MINI Roadster JCW, infinity more complex so I make no attempt at maintenance. Perhaps someday another MG will enter my life... Thank you for sharing yours.
I had a used 1972 MGB that I had (paid) repainted BRG as a remembrance to my oldest brother's new 1971 MGB (learned finer points of gear changes). It was so much fun reaching its performance (handling) envelope without getting into big troubles. ;-)
This is a delightful car-guy story! Thank you for your videography and story telling. Now I know I need an MGB, too! You have a new fan in Slidell, Louisiana, USA.
Wonderfully narrated account of MGB ownership. I've recently taken the plunge to finish off a partial restoration of a '70 GT in red, and as you suggested it's not just a car, it's a hobby. But such a beautiful and raspy-sounding hobby is addictive!
My first new car was a 1972 MGB, British Racing Green with Saddle interior. Loved it and still dream of replacing it as a retirement gift to myself. I do recall constant maintenance but that was part of the fun. You certainly get to learn every inch of the vehicle.
Lovely car, very nice video! I am Japanese and have been owning Alfa Romeo Giulia coupe for 35 years. However, when I was young, one of my senior friend, a MGB owner whom I admire, always said to me “British car is good. Try British car.”. This video reminds me him.
Lovely ode to your MGB Manek. Hoping to show off my Mini Cooper S in the same way later this year as it goes through a complete rotisserie restoration.
Super video, I am in the process of trying to find a good one to treat myself for my 50th birthday, I have always wanted one since my mum had a Midget in the 70's.. Lovely car..
Nice story , well told . When I see a collector car now I seem to envy the blokes infrastructure ( garage ) more than his car though. without good shelter a real job to keep.
My son was given a 1969 by a retired school teacher. My son is now in college. Every year when he comes home from college we work on the MGB. It is a wonderful father and son project. The car was originally BRG and we have four years to get it back to Dartmouth GREEN which is exactly the same as BRG! My son is home for a month long break and we are redoing both the front and rear suspension. Great project...we just love the little car.
I loved mine, which I had in the mid 70s. But I hated the top. It was like building a tent or tearing one down each time. Nothing simple. One more fond memory: When I drove it home for the first time one of my rear wheels decided to come off and actually pass me on the highway. I thought it looked familiar. But the car drove fine as a three wheeler until I caught up with my orphan.
I had a new 67 B in high school and now have a lovely 66 along with 2 later models. I think my 67 was the perfect MGB. However my 1973 BMW 2002 was no doubt the best car ever built!
Beautiful old girl BRG looks great I have a 1959 MGA roadster in red and cant wait for good weather to get her out and about. I'm in Australia so mid summer is to hot and winter is to cold and wet 25 degrees perfect.
I had the same 68 in burg but with steel wheels.stebro exhaust. I put new rocker panels on it a replaced the solenoid 2xs since I forgot to shield it when I drained the radiator. It was a great car . Very reliable. Had it for 5 years in high school and college. Great for moving back and forth to college from NY to pa. Was a wonderful experience despite what others say….. 😅
Wonderful car. Rebuilt an engine in a 74. The steel bumper/classy grill make yours the one to own. I'm doing a 57 TR3a now. Sold my 62 TR4 a few years back. Dan Masters has the best tutorial for changing from generator to a better modern alternator with nothing more than a plug adapter. I have owned an MG a TR6 and own a 66 TR4a unrestored and a very early 62 TR4 unrestored. As an American I fell into the British Steel world by accident and I tell all my friends- if you don't want to fall under the addiction- never drive one. They have a feel and a look and like you said "smell" that will haunt you for a lifetime. I admit I am a Triumph guy but I have always wanted to get a midget and turn it into a Bugeye/Frogeye- depending on what side of the pond you live. I have also considered a spit-6 maybe a Mk2. I loved your video. It is the love of these cars that will keep them on the road. Whenever I see an old British roadster it makes me smile and hope they will turn into a petrol station so I can hear their story.
Cheers from Ohio. The last of many British roadsters I had was a 64 MGB. Then I took a 20+ year break from roadsters until I bought a 2001 Miata. I hope to take that one to the end. Cheers. Lovely video.
Lovely video. You are spot on. I have a collection of cars, including a modern Ferrari. The car that gets used the most is my Tr6. Like the MGB (I had a BGT myself) it's easy to run and perfect on the country lanes where I live in Dorset.
Point taken , at one point in time i had 3 105s wish i still had them .crazy money now .great cars ,if i walked past my 1600 junior i could almost here her say' come on then lets go '
Congrats, you have a beautiful B there. I had two, a red 1962 roadster bought in 1964, with wires, but that lasted only 6 months till the big-ends failed. A weakness of the early engines which had a 3 bearing crankshaft, so traded that in for a new 1965 roadster in BRG with wires and with a 5-bearing crank. Drove that as "fast as it wanted to go", which was flat out at all times, for about 40 000 miles over 3 years. Took it racing for a time with some engine mods but was never competitive without much more money being spent, such fun though! Found that cruising on the autoroutes of France and the few British motorways of the time, it was happy at 90 mph in o/d top gear Loved the car but the ever-beckoning "need for speed" got me into a Sunbeam Tiger in 1968 and later a self-built Cobra replica with a Ford 302 V8. It is like drugs you know!
Had a 79. LOVED IT. The hood open and smell of only I can describe as light oatmeal. Yes I remember It seemed to be the radiator rubber hoses heating up.
I reunited with my MGB in 2002. Now 20 years driving her daily, enjoy every minute. But a lot of problems great fun more so than my mercedes SL, the only match is the Karmann convertible beetle
Just discovered your lovely vid. Down here in Australia, my passion for these cars was born in 1977 when my neighbour had an Australian assembled Mk.II (superior in many ways to the UK cars) and I just loved it. I offered to service it for the couple and I found out how easy it was to work on. I soon bought a 63 'pull-handle' roadster (still with it 3-bearing engine) in sparkling Iris Blue on chrome wire wheels. The seller waxed lyrical about the car and as a young 19yr old I bought it on the spot. Drove it home and looking in the clear light of day found it was a superb piece of sellers art, all filler and boiler plate! But it drove well...ha ha! Nevertheless I sold it, then bought a mineral blue 67 roadster and finally after a short break a 67 GT in Sandy Beige with Webasto in 1985 (black trim/white piping) upon graduation. I'd learnt a lot since the first roadster, buying all the resto books, manuals etc. I was then very confident and bought a very good car in the GT. She was a star and had been improved very carefully by the first owner using period car additions, electric door mirror from an American 70s car, large leather made lift up centre console, copious space underneath (streets ahead of the factory flimsy job in the 70s), raised seat height by an inch (makes a big difference), Overdrive moved to the steering column using an additional indicator stalk to activate it so one didn't have to take ones hands of the steering wheel, brilliant...! A heater/blower system using eye-ball vents (where the map light (far left) and overdrive switch (far right) had been etc. I sold it when I left for UK in 1988 and soon bought a Triumph GT6 Mk 3 in London to try the opposition. nice car but no room, to small, after a second GT6 with a 2.5 litre 6 (from a Triumph saloon) I ended up buying a Downton Tuned Stage 3 MGC GT, man what a car! But sold that and in 2006, still in UK bought a 1973 MGB GT which had been converted to Rover SD1 V8, 5-speed LT77 box by an ex 1970s RAF Lightning pilot in the 90s, she was a wolf in sheeps clothing, looking like a standard mineral GT on rostyles and standard 1.8 litre badging, she was the best. I regret not bringing her back to OZ when I came home in 2010. Nevetheless I still hanker for my 'roots' in MGB motoring with a roadster. Postscript... I found out last year through contacts here in Sydney, that the Sandy Beige GT I'd bought in 1985 had been allowed to deteriorate into a rust bucket, what a great shame. Sorry for the long reply.
I used to own a '66 BGT in Mineral Blue and loved it to bits. I see this roadster has the same interior upgrade as mine, with the later reclining seats and an after-market steering wheel. Mine was a leather-rim Moto-Lita, which went perfectly with that gorgeous crackle-black dashboard (one of the best-looking dashes in a classic?). I also had the same ribbed cast-alloy valve cover on the engine. I poured a line of contrasting red enamel into the troughs between the ribs, which looked a treat. What many testers miss on these cars is their high level of torsional rigidity. It was designed and built as an open car, with massive castle sections at each end of the screen, to which the doors and main front suspension mounts attached. They gave the car a solid feel, quite noticeable by comparison with, say, a TR4, which suffered from scuttle shake on poor roads.
That's a beautiful MG ! I love the BRG. I had a 1974 MGB GT (pre rubber bumper) And I loved it ! Great fun to drive and tinker with! Living in Iowa at the time as a hard top with a decent heater I could drive it year round..That was in 1987 and I was 30 at the time. My Father (bless his heart) always told me how impractical it was. But as much as I loved dear old Dad he was boring ! So practicality did not enter into it at all ! It was good fun ! I miss that MG more than any other car I ever owned. It only cost me $2200 ! Best 2200 I ever spent !
Wonderful video! Wonderful car! I couldn't help notice how you park the car over top of the oil catch pan. Love it! Typical British rust proofing for the vintage undercarriage. I was in a British antique motorcycle sales/museum which had an aluminum turkey basting pan underneath every motorcycle and yes, there was oil in all of them.
They only included an oil fill cap to instill confidence. If you want to add oil to a British car, just pour it over the valve cover and let it leak in.
I bought a 1969 MGB Roadster last year in very bad condition. I've spent the last few months stripping the body, removing the engine and all of the interior so it's back currently to the bare shell of the car. I'm starting the restoration process now. This video was brilliant, really sums everything up about owning a classic car, while they can be expensive and time consuming (I've been working at it almost every evening this year), you really get to know every nut and bolt in the car in a way that you just don't with modern cars. I can't wait until my MGB is at the same stage as yours where you can take it out on country roads on sunny evenings. That's the dream.
Thanks very much! The story of my own MGB GT (as opposed to my friend Manek's car that is featured in this movie) will be coming to Classic Cat TV soon. My car is a '71 BGT that has had the Sebring race car conversion. It has been off the road for many years due to an engine swap that went wrong, but it's a runner again now and should be road legal - and hopefully road ready! - in the next few weeks.
Great video, beautiful car in the best colour, I currently have r/b roadster, which i bought back after 15 years, i also had a 1970 mgb gt at the same time. They were great fun. Owning the car this time round, it needs some TLC, I'm looking forward to getting back to its former glory with some tweaks😊.
Great video, I always wanted a MGB or Frog eyed sprite, but I am to lazy to spend the time working on the cars. takes me all my time to wash my car. So I will watched other people enjoying their car and smile.
I had a 1972 MGB with a inset grill, fake mag steel wheels a role-bar, tonneau cover (damaged) and had it repainted British Racing Green. So much fun. ;-) I had intended to install a set of driving and fog lights, tonneau cover (modified) and a center brake light to the roll-bar. With the tonneau cover unzipped down the center, the passenger side would flap. Because of the damage I'd keep the center zipped and tuck the drivers side flap between the passenger seat and console (steering wheel pocket gave extra knuckle room). ;-)
I have a tartan red 1968 MGB and am restoring a newly acquired 1968 MGC GT. The 1968 was the best year because it did not have the side markers, two windshield wipers and had the new negative ground system plus the all synchronized gear box.
I bought a '72 roadster in 2002, here in southern California! I was 21 years old at the time, the movie Father of the Bride was my inspiration and I wanted my own classic roadster! It was in British Racing Green, beige interior and a black top!! My wife and I had our cars and i was restoring a 72 Camaro, so this was my evening cruiser that I used regularly for close to 3 years. A stout and spirited chap, it was! 😉
Classic Car TV. . . ; Your 1968 MGB : Roadster / Classic is a beauty ! I have always desired either the MGB , or the Triumph - TR6 , but because of the " Economy " , and lets say it , my Poverty , I am very limited on what I can afford . Back not to many years ago Former President Obama , for what ever the reason , called the junking of all cars over a certain " AGE " , I just can't recall what that age was . I am sure you recall that time as well . Before " Obama " , there was a time , in America when you could find used " Car Lots " , all over the place , offering to the CASH POOR the opportunity of getting behind the " WHEEL " , of reasonably priced " USED CAR ! Many of those used cars were the little Roadsters that came from your Country " Great Britain " , the MGB Roadster , The MG Midget , and the one I always , favored the Triumph - TR6 , little cars that got good gas millage , and were fun to drive . Jack
Great film. And you are absolutely right about one thing; They completely ruined the car with the later model bumpers. The original design early cars are absolutely beautiful and completely classic. My dad had one as his second car in high school in 1976. His was a silver 1968 MG-B with a twin-carburetor. He told me the story of outrunning the cops one night on twisty backroads one night driving home from hanging out with friends lol oh what a brilliant car. Thanks for the film!
Quality video, I enjoyed it. My car is identical but drivetrain and suspension now modified at great expense with lots learned. If you’ve not done your upgrades yet I’m happy to share my experience :)
Nicely done and narrated vid, thanks! I'm in the US and also had a hankerin' for one since my teens and finally beginning looking now that I'm in my 5th decade of life. I don't know which year to get but if there's a "most reliable" year, I'll look at that.
Thanks very much, Malcolm. One day my own MGB will be featured here, but that is a bit of a painful, 20 year story! I'm not sure that there is such thing as a reliable year! However, the most sought after cars are the early ones, and roadsters especially. I hope you find a good one and have lots of fun with it!
Driving my 67 MGB GT was wonderful... the chrome, carpet, and MG type leather seats, I loved the steering wheel and gear shit. Felt like an Aston Martin.
My oldest brother had a new 1971 MGB (post NAVY) when I was too young to drive but years later I got a 1972 MGB that I replaced the flush grill with an inset one (like my brother's) and had it repainted BRG, again like my brother's. I enjoyed it (despite fixes) for about ten years (probably a little less (7?) and sold it too cheaply. ;-)
Many thanks for those kind words! It's a standard exhaust but with the central resonator box replaced by a straight-through cherry bomb. Better noise, more ground clearance so what's not to like?
@@manekdubash5022 Hi Manek Thanks for the reply, I'm from Scotland living in Germany and ive always loved the MGB's so i finally took the plunge and I've just bought a 1969 MGB roadster (incidentally from a great guy in Oldham uk,yes its a right hand drive in Germany,had to be!. And it drove perfectly all the way here. So....my tinkering has just started! And I'm looking forward to it! Thanks again for the exhaust info. Regards Nick
I had MGA twin cam MGA 1600 MGb loved them ,but in 2004 I bought a1991 BRG special edition and I must say you can’t compare the driving experience,the MX5 is very sharp and responsive you can’t beat it in pure driving experience.Cheers to all and Happy motoring.
I hv been with my MGB roadster for 18 yrs now, still my favourite classic. Mine is a rubber nose I do not mind its look as it the same engine as any ss bumper the feel the sound. At one stage I was thinking of converting it to SS. But once I mentioned that my wife Object. Why do you want to do that it's very pretty now. I found ladies like rubber nose , as I once during a concourse judgement here comes a lady judge and I got a prize that same occasion. Thru these 18 years I tend to drive it daily in the cut throat traffic , 34 degree summer with A/C on very scarely! One word everything can break down in these English cars. But with patience and proper care I am enjoying every min every Km in the car. I like driving her with top down in the rain. Even with typhoon signal number ten. No better oppertunity to test the integrity of the MGB I hv had Porsche 911s now with 4 classics, but my best love is the MGB Long live MGB!!
New MGB owner here. 1978 RB-RD. Ive owned many cars but have never experienced such a Brotherhood/Sisterhood and online support for parts and advice than i have from MG people. Glad to be part of the club. Thanks for this beautiful video. I felt the emotion in which I feel about my mine.
Thanks so much. There's definitely a great community.
I know, I owned a Red, 1978 MGB myself. I bought it in 1985 for $1200 USD. The previous owner fell on hard times and I was there to rescue it. Ugly bumpers, yes, but the heart of MGB was still there. After installing an electronic ignition and a circular cut out of the top of a pizza box to slightly lift the distributor rotor, the car ran perfectly and never failed to start or run, after accomplishing that master mechanical electrical feat.
It was then that I truly, much to the demise of my wife; fell in love with my MGB! ❤ Although I became a part of the car when driving the roads in and near Cambridge; that's Cambridge Maryland USA. I never felt like a temporary guest. I was as much a part of my MGB as it was a part of me. A symbiosis of man and machine as it were! Sadly I had to get rid of my faithful MGB when I moved to the big city. I am however, contemplating getting another one in the near future. They are a joy to drive. The MGB is one of the best things to ever come out of England. Certainly much better than the food! Cheerio lads and ladies! You take the high road and I'll take the low road. It won't matter as long as you're in an MGB! 😊
Beautiful. I drove a yellow 67' for 12 yrs, chrome wire wheels and a roll bar. I cried when I sold it!
Better buy another one then!
I love my 68 MGB too.
I have two and love them both. Brilliant little cars.
We will second that! We have to do some work on our other MGB, which has been sitting in the garage for far too long.
Love your story. I just purchased my 1st. (rubber bumpers though). 1980 LE. Love it!
Love the video. My 1967 "B" which I got when I was 21, 50 years ago, was my pride and joy. It had a factory option paint colour of Metallic Riviera Silver Blue and I had it for 6 years. I took the precaution of painting the whole underside with used engine oil (i know-carcinogenic, but not then) and I never has a scrap of rust. I would love another, but prices for good ones have climbed enormously now. I sold mine at 90,000 miles and the engine was still not using any oil. Just shows what you can do with Duckhams 20/50 and looking after the car like a baby. It also made a 2000 mile 2 week circular trip to the west and south of France from Manchester in 1972 without a single problem - except for the Gendarmerie.
Great story, Nigel!
Superb film - beautifully shot and narrated. I've got a '63 roadster - not quite as reliable as yours(!) but I still love it - and you're right when driving an MGB you always feel so connected to the road. Look forward to your next film!
Thank you! Working on it...
1971 Gold MGB was my first car. Then a MGA and a BGT. Loved them all. Great ride.
Amongst my Triumph collection I have a 1967 MGB GT in BRG, I love it. Simple little car, it bangs and rattles along the road, but its got character and charm and sounds great. Always puts a smile on my face when I drive it
I know exactly how you feel :)
@Jake Rybnikar Yes, you can definitely drive one everyday. Of course being sensible about it, you would have to get the car well under sealed for daily driving. Also being aware that a car built in the 1960s-70s and is rear wheel drive and won't drive be as good in icy weather conditions as a modern front wheel drive, but there is no reason at all you can't use one as a daily driver. I used to daily drive a Triumph Spitfire 1500 and it never let me down
I had a 67 MGB when I was a kid. Drove it winter and summer for a few years in upstate New York. Loved the car but finally wore it out. Nice video
Thank you!
This video makes me long for the days when we had roads like this in America. I suppose there are still some out west but here in Maryland.... all but gone. Sure miss my 73 "B"... or is it being 21... maybe both. I used to say driving my MGB was the most fun you could have with your cloths on. That and sailing...there were many days when I did both.
They say nostalgia is a think of the past, but what the heck!
My husband and I are enjoying our current MGB, a completely rust free ( Western US ... no salted roads, no endless dreary rain) , nearly 100% original, and a fun daily driver restoration project.
Wonderful video and we fully understand and appreciate your adoration of the venerable B.
Nice restoration and videography. About time these classics start to increase in value.
I mean, I don’t see what’s wrong in them being affordable
The one problem with stagnant value is that it costs more to restore them than they are worth. That is why you see so few really nice MGB's. @@h7pubg
Thomas Freiesleben This isn’t an issue for an enthusiast but for someone trying to make a quid.
Beautiful video and well told story!
MGB's are fun, had a mint 1969, until it got into a head-on scuffle with a Trans Am. It was way stronger then I ever would have thought! Super simple, dead reliable, easy DYI cars.
@@rrmcbride555 Obviously, your mileage may vary!
What a nice relationship w/ his car! I'd love one - just like the blue '67 B-GT I had a few (53) yrs. ago!
Great video and your huge bonus is you own skills to do a lot of the work yourself. My 1964, Mk. 1 is in with a specialist garage being overhauled after 20 years in my garage. I can’t wait to get it back on the road. Keep us posted. 👍🏼👍🏼
I’ve owned two MGB’s in my life, a 1972 & 1977; they’re not the most flashy or expensive sports cars out there but on a beautiful day with a good stretch of country road with the top down & cornering like a slot car, there’s nothing better, more fun & and it just brings a smile to your face; I think I need another one. Peace.
Couldn't agree more, Chris! I'm about to kick my own B back into life (it's a long story ...) and a video about my car will appear on the channel soon.
Your films are absolute class and way above the level I have got with my humble MGB film offerings . Great camerawork , well edited and superb commentary . Nice work !
Thanks so much, Roy! I do have a lot of fun making my films. More coming soon!
What a great video. I too have just purchased a MG roadster here in the USA. I was missing home and thought what a great project. Thanks for the extra motivation.
Truly superb video, thanks for posting.
Mabek what a beautiful vehicle. For a very brief time I owned a ‘69 MGC Roadster. I never did get it on the road and sometimes I’m sad that I sold it, but that’s life...
Years ago a friend of mine had a ‘68 B GT, loved to listen to the burble of the exhaust, such a pleasant sound...
Currently driving a MINI Roadster JCW, infinity more complex so I make no attempt at maintenance. Perhaps someday another MG will enter my life...
Thank you for sharing yours.
Thanks!
Miss my 69’
Most I knew wanted to and did drive it multiple times-
Many great memories~
I had a used 1972 MGB that I had (paid) repainted BRG as a remembrance to my oldest brother's new 1971 MGB (learned finer points of gear changes).
It was so much fun reaching its performance (handling) envelope without getting into big troubles. ;-)
This is a delightful car-guy story! Thank you for your videography and story telling. Now I know I need an MGB, too! You have a new fan in Slidell, Louisiana, USA.
Wonderfully narrated account of MGB ownership. I've recently taken the plunge to finish off a partial restoration of a '70 GT in red, and as you suggested it's not just a car, it's a hobby. But such a beautiful and raspy-sounding hobby is addictive!
Thanks, Ian, much appreciated. Hope your restoration is coming along nicely!
Aw she's gorgeous, I understand your love for her. Take care of her. Many thanks. Gérard lacey in Ireland.
Enjoyed the flashback to my youth. Had a MGA that marked it's spot...everywhere!
😆 par for the course!
My first new car was a 1972 MGB, British Racing Green with Saddle interior. Loved it and still dream of replacing it as a retirement gift to myself. I do recall constant maintenance but that was part of the fun. You certainly get to learn every inch of the vehicle.
I bought a 1972 MGB New in
1972, that car would take corners like ot was on rails,
Super Fun Car to drive.
How nice! What a lovely car and a lovely video too!
Wow fantastic. Enjoy life enjoy driving your MG.
Lovely car, very nice video!
I am Japanese and have been owning Alfa Romeo Giulia coupe for 35 years. However, when I was young, one of my senior friend, a MGB owner whom I admire, always said to me “British car is good. Try British car.”. This video reminds me him.
Great comment, thank you.
Lovely ode to your MGB Manek. Hoping to show off my Mini Cooper S in the same way later this year as it goes through a complete rotisserie restoration.
Super video, I am in the process of trying to find a good one to treat myself for my 50th birthday, I have always wanted one since my mum had a Midget in the 70's.. Lovely car..
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It's refreshing when you see a classic being driven and enjoyed !
I just had to view your marvelous video again. For those of us who own the "B" it's like comfort food.
Thanks very much, Daryl. We keep going back and watching it too!
Nice story , well told . When I see a collector car now I seem to envy the blokes infrastructure ( garage ) more than his car though. without good shelter a real job to keep.
As a TR-250 owner that was a hoot, very nice indeed...
Thanks!
My son was given a 1969 by a retired school teacher. My son is now in college. Every year when he comes home from college we work on the MGB. It is a wonderful father and son project. The car was originally BRG and we have four years to get it back to Dartmouth GREEN which is exactly the same as BRG! My son is home for a month long break and we are redoing both the front and rear suspension. Great project...we just love the little car.
Absolutely love this video.its inspiring
I loved mine, which I had in the mid 70s. But I hated the top. It was like building a tent or tearing one down each time. Nothing simple. One more fond memory: When I drove it home for the first time one of my rear wheels decided to come off and actually pass me on the highway. I thought it looked familiar. But the car drove fine as a three wheeler until I caught up with my orphan.
Wow! 'Bet that was exciting!
Looks and sounds lovely. I love my MG Midget, but also have two MX5s. Will definitely get another MGB one day though.
Nicely done
Very nice review of a great British sports car. Keep up the good work. (From a Stag owner for the last 40 years). Cheers Bob
My friends had MGB’s, they were cool, but I loved my Fiat 124 Spider!
I had a new 67 B in high school and now have a lovely 66 along with 2 later models. I think my 67 was the perfect MGB. However my 1973 BMW 2002 was no doubt the best car ever built!
Beautiful old girl BRG looks great I have a 1959 MGA roadster in red and cant wait for good weather to get her out and about. I'm in Australia so mid summer is to hot and winter is to cold and wet 25 degrees perfect.
I had the same 68 in burg but with steel wheels.stebro exhaust. I put new rocker panels on it a replaced the solenoid 2xs since I forgot to shield it when I drained the radiator. It was a great car . Very reliable. Had it for 5 years in high school and college. Great for moving back and forth to college from NY to pa. Was a wonderful experience despite what others say….. 😅
You can't go far wrong with a 'B!
Wonderful car. Rebuilt an engine in a 74. The steel bumper/classy grill make yours the one to own. I'm doing a 57 TR3a now. Sold my 62 TR4 a few years back. Dan Masters has the best tutorial for changing from generator to a better modern alternator with nothing more than a plug adapter. I have owned an MG a TR6 and own a 66 TR4a unrestored and a very early 62 TR4 unrestored. As an American I fell into the British Steel world by accident and I tell all my friends- if you don't want to fall under the addiction- never drive one. They have a feel and a look and like you said "smell" that will haunt you for a lifetime. I admit I am a Triumph guy but I have always wanted to get a midget and turn it into a Bugeye/Frogeye- depending on what side of the pond you live. I have also considered a spit-6 maybe a Mk2. I loved your video. It is the love of these cars that will keep them on the road. Whenever I see an old British roadster it makes me smile and hope they will turn into a petrol station so I can hear their story.
Love the ‘B’..... such a pretty car. I owned a 1970 one for 18 years. Love them. Nice restoration and good vid.
Glad you enjoyed it
Such a lovely video, thank you for making. Considering getting a classic car and that was a great watch.
Thanks for your kind words. The next video will be about McLarens, but after that we are featuring some Lotuses.
Cheers from Ohio. The last of many British roadsters I had was a 64 MGB. Then I took a 20+ year break from roadsters until I bought a 2001 Miata. I hope to take that one to the end. Cheers. Lovely video.
Lovely video. You are spot on. I have a collection of cars, including a modern Ferrari. The car that gets used the most is my Tr6. Like the MGB (I had a BGT myself) it's easy to run and perfect on the country lanes where I live in Dorset.
Point taken , at one point in time i had 3 105s wish i still had them .crazy money now .great cars ,if i walked past my 1600 junior i could almost here her say' come on then lets go '
Congrats, you have a beautiful B there.
I had two, a red 1962 roadster bought in 1964, with wires, but that lasted only 6 months till the big-ends failed. A weakness of the early engines which had a 3 bearing crankshaft, so traded that in for a new 1965 roadster in BRG with wires and with a 5-bearing crank. Drove that as "fast as it wanted to go", which was flat out at all times, for about 40 000 miles over 3 years. Took it racing for a time with some engine mods but was never competitive without much more money being spent, such fun though! Found that cruising on the autoroutes of France and the few British motorways of the time, it was happy at 90 mph in o/d top gear
Loved the car but the ever-beckoning "need for speed" got me into a Sunbeam Tiger in 1968 and later a self-built Cobra replica with a Ford 302 V8. It is like drugs you know!
Beautiful example. Perfect colour choice to complement all the chromework.
Excellent video. Thank you for posting it.
Our pleasure!
Thank you sir!
Beautifully made video!🙂
Thanks, Darius!
Had a 79. LOVED IT. The hood open and smell of only I can describe as light oatmeal. Yes I remember
It seemed to be the radiator rubber hoses heating up.
I’ve got the 66 model in brg, you are correct in all you say, and yes I’ve got tools in the boot just in case lol.
It was a great milestone in my motoring life when I realised that I had a car that didn't need me to carry a toolbox!
Love this!
Thanks, Steve.
I reunited with my MGB in 2002. Now 20 years driving her daily, enjoy every minute. But a lot of problems great fun more so than my mercedes SL, the only match is the Karmann convertible beetle
Great to hear! Have fun!
Just like my 1966 mgb! Drove it 10 years, needed only new tires and battery and a $3.00 something.
Ten years, ten, and no problems! Ten years.
The perfect entry level classic then!
Just discovered your lovely vid. Down here in Australia, my passion for these cars was born in 1977 when my neighbour had an Australian assembled Mk.II (superior in many ways to the UK cars) and I just loved it. I offered to service it for the couple and I found out how easy it was to work on. I soon bought a 63 'pull-handle' roadster (still with it 3-bearing engine) in sparkling Iris Blue on chrome wire wheels. The seller waxed lyrical about the car and as a young 19yr old I bought it on the spot. Drove it home and looking in the clear light of day found it was a superb piece of sellers art, all filler and boiler plate! But it drove well...ha ha! Nevertheless I sold it, then bought a mineral blue 67 roadster and finally after a short break a 67 GT in Sandy Beige with Webasto in 1985 (black trim/white piping) upon graduation. I'd learnt a lot since the first roadster, buying all the resto books, manuals etc. I was then very confident and bought a very good car in the GT. She was a star and had been improved very carefully by the first owner using period car additions, electric door mirror from an American 70s car, large leather made lift up centre console, copious space underneath (streets ahead of the factory flimsy job in the 70s), raised seat height by an inch (makes a big difference), Overdrive moved to the steering column using an additional indicator stalk to activate it so one didn't have to take ones hands of the steering wheel, brilliant...! A heater/blower system using eye-ball vents (where the map light (far left) and overdrive switch (far right) had been etc. I sold it when I left for UK in 1988 and soon bought a Triumph GT6 Mk 3 in London to try the opposition. nice car but no room, to small, after a second GT6 with a 2.5 litre 6 (from a Triumph saloon) I ended up buying a Downton Tuned Stage 3 MGC GT, man what a car! But sold that and in 2006, still in UK bought a 1973 MGB GT which had been converted to Rover SD1 V8, 5-speed LT77 box by an ex 1970s RAF Lightning pilot in the 90s, she was a wolf in sheeps clothing, looking like a standard mineral GT on rostyles and standard 1.8 litre badging, she was the best. I regret not bringing her back to OZ when I came home in 2010. Nevetheless I still hanker for my 'roots' in MGB motoring with a roadster. Postscript... I found out last year through contacts here in Sydney, that the Sandy Beige GT I'd bought in 1985 had been allowed to deteriorate into a rust bucket, what a great shame. Sorry for the long reply.
1968 MGB: my first car, and probably my all time favorite. Nice video.
Thanks! We love the B too, as you can probably tell from the video.
Very nice car . Thanks for sharing .
I used to own a '66 BGT in Mineral Blue and loved it to bits. I see this roadster has the same interior upgrade as mine, with the later reclining seats and an after-market steering wheel. Mine was a leather-rim Moto-Lita, which went perfectly with that gorgeous crackle-black dashboard (one of the best-looking dashes in a classic?). I also had the same ribbed cast-alloy valve cover on the engine. I poured a line of contrasting red enamel into the troughs between the ribs, which looked a treat.
What many testers miss on these cars is their high level of torsional rigidity. It was designed and built as an open car, with massive castle sections at each end of the screen, to which the doors and main front suspension mounts attached. They gave the car a solid feel, quite noticeable by comparison with, say, a TR4, which suffered from scuttle shake on poor roads.
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That's a beautiful MG ! I love the BRG. I had a 1974 MGB GT (pre rubber bumper) And I loved it ! Great fun to drive and tinker with! Living in Iowa at the time as a hard top with a decent heater I could drive it year round..That was in 1987 and I was 30 at the time. My Father (bless his heart) always told me how impractical it was. But as much as I loved dear old Dad he was boring ! So practicality did not enter into it at all ! It was good fun ! I miss that MG more than any other car I ever owned. It only cost me $2200 ! Best 2200 I ever spent !
Wonderful video! Wonderful car! I couldn't help notice how you park the car over top of the oil catch pan. Love it! Typical British rust proofing for the vintage undercarriage. I was in a British antique motorcycle sales/museum which had an aluminum turkey basting pan underneath every motorcycle and yes, there was oil in all of them.
Is this a constant loss lubrication system? 😄
They only included an oil fill cap to instill confidence. If you want to add oil to a British car, just pour it over the valve cover and let it leak in.
I love my MGA and have owned 3 BGTs. Fab cars.
I bought a 1969 MGB Roadster last year in very bad condition. I've spent the last few months stripping the body, removing the engine and all of the interior so it's back currently to the bare shell of the car. I'm starting the restoration process now. This video was brilliant, really sums everything up about owning a classic car, while they can be expensive and time consuming (I've been working at it almost every evening this year), you really get to know every nut and bolt in the car in a way that you just don't with modern cars. I can't wait until my MGB is at the same stage as yours where you can take it out on country roads on sunny evenings. That's the dream.
Thanks very much! The story of my own MGB GT (as opposed to my friend Manek's car that is featured in this movie) will be coming to Classic Cat TV soon. My car is a '71 BGT that has had the Sebring race car conversion. It has been off the road for many years due to an engine swap that went wrong, but it's a runner again now and should be road legal - and hopefully road ready! - in the next few weeks.
Great video, beautiful car in the best colour, I currently have r/b roadster, which i bought back after 15 years, i also had a 1970 mgb gt at the same time. They were great fun. Owning the car this time round, it needs some TLC, I'm looking forward to getting back to its former glory with some tweaks😊.
Great video, I always wanted a MGB or Frog eyed sprite, but I am to lazy to spend the time working on the cars. takes me all my time to wash my car. So I will watched other people enjoying their car and smile.
I had a 1972 MGB with a inset grill, fake mag steel wheels a role-bar, tonneau cover (damaged) and had it repainted British Racing Green. So much fun. ;-)
I had intended to install a set of driving and fog lights, tonneau cover (modified) and a center brake light to the roll-bar.
With the tonneau cover unzipped down the center, the passenger side would flap.
Because of the damage I'd keep the center zipped and tuck the drivers side flap between the passenger seat and console (steering wheel pocket gave extra knuckle room). ;-)
Lovely video Manek 🙂
I have a tartan red 1968 MGB and am restoring a newly acquired 1968 MGC GT. The 1968 was the best year because it did not have the side markers, two windshield wipers and had the new negative ground system plus the all synchronized gear box.
Nice MG. I had a 63 black with red ,68 blue with black.I live in Minnesota and talk about rust !!
When I was a young kid, I put an MGB engine & trans in my Austin Healey Sprite. I could chirp the tires in all 4 gears!
Fantastic! A Sprite is enough fun already. That must have been hilarious!
@@classiccartvfilms I took this girl out once. I told her I had an Austin Healey. She laughed when she saw my car...
Stirling video dear boy, very well done 👍
I bought a '72 roadster in 2002, here in southern California! I was 21 years old at the time, the movie Father of the Bride was my inspiration and I wanted my own classic roadster! It was in British Racing Green, beige interior and a black top!! My wife and I had our cars and i was restoring a 72 Camaro, so this was my evening cruiser that I used regularly for close to 3 years. A stout and spirited chap, it was! 😉
They take a lot of beating, by which I mean they are both tough and cool!
Fabulous story. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you sir.
Great video really enjoyed it!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Classic Car TV. . . ; Your 1968 MGB : Roadster / Classic is a beauty ! I have always desired either the MGB , or the Triumph - TR6 , but because of the " Economy " , and lets say it , my Poverty , I am very limited on what I can afford . Back not to many years ago Former President Obama , for what ever the reason , called the junking of all cars over a certain " AGE " , I just can't recall what that age was .
I am sure you recall that time as well . Before " Obama " , there was a time , in America when you could find used " Car Lots " , all over the place , offering to the CASH POOR the opportunity of getting behind the " WHEEL " , of reasonably priced " USED CAR ! Many of those used cars were the little Roadsters that came from your Country " Great Britain " , the MGB Roadster , The MG Midget , and the one I always , favored the Triumph - TR6 , little cars that got good gas millage , and were fun to drive .
Jack
Thanks, Jack. Hopefully it won't be too long before you get the classic that you want!
Great film. And you are absolutely right about one thing; They completely ruined the car with the later model bumpers. The original design early cars are absolutely beautiful and completely classic. My dad had one as his second car in high school in 1976. His was a silver 1968 MG-B with a twin-carburetor. He told me the story of outrunning the cops one night on twisty backroads one night driving home from hanging out with friends lol oh what a brilliant car. Thanks for the film!
Quality video, I enjoyed it. My car is identical but drivetrain and suspension now modified at great expense with lots learned. If you’ve not done your upgrades yet I’m happy to share my experience :)
I may do that - with the new engine I've installed since that vid was made, it needs a better rear suspension - without breaking the bank!
I'm happy for you!
Thanks!
Nicely done and narrated vid, thanks! I'm in the US and also had a hankerin' for one since my teens and finally beginning looking now that I'm in my 5th decade of life. I don't know which year to get but if there's a "most reliable" year, I'll look at that.
Thanks very much, Malcolm. One day my own MGB will be featured here, but that is a bit of a painful, 20 year story! I'm not sure that there is such thing as a reliable year! However, the most sought after cars are the early ones, and roadsters especially. I hope you find a good one and have lots of fun with it!
Driving my 67 MGB GT was wonderful... the chrome, carpet, and MG type leather seats, I loved the steering wheel and gear shit. Felt like an Aston Martin.
My oldest brother had a new 1971 MGB (post NAVY) when I was too young to drive but years later I got a 1972 MGB that I replaced the flush grill with an inset one (like my brother's) and had it repainted BRG, again like my brother's. I enjoyed it (despite fixes) for about ten years (probably a little less (7?) and sold it too cheaply. ;-)
What a lovely film!
Thanks very much. Your comment is much appreciated!
I had a 65 B from 65 till 68 and a MGA 1500 coupe from 63 to 66, I miss them both.
What a great video ...soothing to listen to you too.
Would be interested which exhaust is fitted to the car ..sounds fantastic 👍
Many thanks for those kind words! It's a standard exhaust but with the central resonator box replaced by a straight-through cherry bomb. Better noise, more ground clearance so what's not to like?
@@manekdubash5022 Hi Manek
Thanks for the reply, I'm from Scotland living in Germany and ive always loved the MGB's so i finally took the plunge and I've just bought a 1969 MGB roadster (incidentally from a great guy in Oldham uk,yes its a right hand drive in Germany,had to be!. And it drove perfectly all the way here.
So....my tinkering has just started! And I'm looking forward to it!
Thanks again for the exhaust info.
Regards
Nick
I needed this video, I am a student still and the midget what the first car i ever got mine is full of rust but still a great thing to drive
We love a midget too!
I love my Mazda MX-5 just as you describe your MG
MX5 is brilliant but the MGB is much more raw
I had MGA twin cam MGA 1600 MGb loved them ,but in 2004 I bought a1991 BRG special edition and I must say you can’t compare the driving experience,the MX5 is very sharp and responsive you can’t beat it in pure driving experience.Cheers to all and Happy motoring.
I hv been with my MGB roadster for 18 yrs now, still my favourite classic. Mine is a rubber nose I do not mind its look as it the same engine as any ss bumper the feel the sound. At one stage I was thinking of converting it to SS. But once I mentioned that my wife Object. Why do you want to do that it's very pretty now. I found ladies like rubber nose , as I once during a concourse judgement here comes a lady judge and I got a prize that same occasion.
Thru these 18 years I tend to drive it daily in the cut throat traffic , 34 degree summer with A/C on very scarely!
One word everything can break down in these English cars. But with patience and proper care I am enjoying every min every Km in the car. I like driving her with top down in the rain. Even with typhoon signal number ten.
No better oppertunity to test the integrity of the MGB
I hv had Porsche 911s now with 4 classics, but my best love is the MGB
Long live MGB!!
That is a gorgeous car!
- The "B" was love at first sight for me, after the "E", of course. I'll capture one yet.
Great video. Great car. Well done.
Thanks very much!
Wonderful car and owner. Nothing better than an analog automobile.