Funny. My 1969 MGB convertible came with that style of tail light cover and I changed it out with the later one. :-) You're right. You should do what you want, especially since there were so many of these. I also found you could put in things like a 1975 dashboard and it would bolt right in without any issues, but the tail light lenses required cutting metal. I also installed a folding top mechanism from a later year and discovered that you could do that easily, but you needed to retain the curved piece that meets the top of the windshield even with the newer frame. I still have a fondness for the car, even if it is pretty much a hotel for mice in the trunk out at my father's barn these days. :-)
Nice presentation. Passion... It´s all about passion❤So what if you "break a few vintage classic rules". The Car is Yours and You clearly love it. Fun & Function as they say. I felt the same way with my old MGA I owned "in the day"... Hooow I miss that car 🥰🥰🥰
200k with you = FANTASTIC !!! What a great resto too; you are a star !!! I love the black wire wheels, they say "get up and go" not just, "pose and show" ;-)
Looks stunning, well done. I'm about to take delivery of a 67 Mk.1 GT in Sandy Beige, I owned 40 years ago! I found it 4 sale by chance online and its coming home. It's been very well looked after and was pretty unique when i had it all those years ago. The first owner had made many improvements to the creature comforts in the car, which looked period - better than what MG subsequently did, he was clearly very talented. For example he ditched the Smiths heater etc and designed his own heater/fresh air system with small eye ball vents at each end of the dash.
Thanks for posting this. I'm also an MGBGT owner, mine is L registered but also 1972. It was registered in August of that year, so soon it will mark its 50th birthday. It is in the less than popular Harvest Gold but such a period colour. I love it - the car and the colour.
My roadster from June 1972 is also 50 and also Harvest Gold, recently re-built and resprayed. The colour is so different from all other colours on the road now, I'm perfectly happy. In any case, I once saw an E-type the same colour, and it looked gorgeous. Well of course it did...
My good friend from high school got a new green MGB roadster for graduation. I was so, so jealous. That was the coolest car. I still love true sports cars. We need more of them.
Love the colour combinations. Similar story to you. Mum bought the 74 chrome bumper car in 77 , I used to Raz round in it when I was 19. Then at 59!, Mum gave it me. I didn't really want want it but I've loved it , tuning it and adjusting it and doing the bodywork. It goes much better than I ever remember it going. People I give rides in it are stunned by how well it goes and what a great sound it makes . Truly the MGB and the GT version is one of the best cars ever made . This will be the last car I will ever sell. RESPECT
Kudos to you Jason, you should be very proud of that restoration. After a 35 year absence I purchased an early 74 gt in 2019 after having two others back in the 70s-80s. Thankfully this one has factory od which my 2 previous did not. What a difference! Born in Glasgow but living in the states for the last 60 years I would love to drive one over there but I would need 3 months of driver training at least lol. Mgexp “coastalgt”
Beautiful car, well done ! The color is striking,, more an early Bentley or Brooklands green than any of the British Racing Green variants. . I sold my 1964 Iris Blue B in 2002 which I replaced with I a 1963 Roadster. It is a daily driver but in process of a refurb. It has a hot cam, Moss TT exhaust, electronic ignition a few other goodies.. I am looking for a 65-72 GT as my next, possibly last car. I have owned about 30-40 British cars to include a 1969 MGC GT bought when I worked for the official MG dealer (British Motors of Monterey Calif ) 1968 -1972.
Really enjoyed your vid, nicely narrated without all the crap that everybody else seems to think it's necessary to include, and the car itself is just such a top restoration and just looks so right. Many congratulations Jason
Absolutely stunning car, the colour combinations are exactly what I would choose. More and more I regret selling my 1969 car last year, but as you alluded to, keeping them outside just isn't good. Maybe one day I'll have another..
@@tartancarme1182 I'm the same, it's a hard slog building up subs.. got to admire those who've got thousands.. As a 190E owner myself I really liked that content too.
@@Lot76CARS I'm just happy to see where my channel goes, not being overly precious about it - I just enjoy the process of making the videos. Also hoping to get my 190 back on the road next year!
Great car & video 👍 I have a black bgt myself in black also a labour of love. Encouraged that these cars can do high mileages and I can't wait to get on a road trip. Totally agree that the Pininfarina design is beautiful and underrated. Cheers Adam
very nice and especially beautiful interior. I have a 1970 MGB GT and would like to get the interior sorted. Where did you get the interior/upholstery etc done? Thanks
Hi Mine is also 1972 but lean on the right side Impossible to find the problem leaf springs , poly bushes all around front axle rebuilt but still lean if you have idea please let me know
I had a 1974 MBG...back in the early to mid 90s. Dual Carbs + Overdrive. LOVED THAT CAR. Huge reoccurring issue for me was the Front driver's side wheel/hub. (passenger for you). Damn thing came off on me a couple times. Trouble with the 'splines'. The single lug/nut would loosen under breaking, and come off. Wheel itself came off a few times. Did you have that issue? Or is that a known issue ? Fix ?
The hub spinners tighten in use, and they are handed . If they come loose , some idiot owner or mechnic in the past has mixed them up and got the wrong hub and wheel on the wrong side
Interesting to see what you've done with it. A lot of great work has gone into that. I wonder - did you do it all yourself or did you get help by way of a restorer? More specifically, may I ask if you had it re-sprayed? I assume you did based on your description of the strip down. I ask because I also have a 1972 MGB GT. Aside from the colour (purple with yellow seats) it is exactly the same as yours. But the paint job my Dad did on it back around 2004 is starting to crack. The roof and bonet looks like a road atlas in places. Asked a local company hear in the East Midlands and the quote is upwards of £6K for a total body restore. More, if I take the restore further. I just don't have that kind of money laying around (two young kids, house etc). Also I notice you have Michelin tyres. May I ask where you got those? The only tyres I can find for mine aside from the cheapest budget tyres is Hancook tyres.
Hi Ted thanks for the comments. I didn't paint it was done by a professional but I did strip the car right back. By that I mean wings offs and all new inner and outers replaced, all windows out sills inner and outer again replaced. The main killer in these cars is the time it takes in labour which isn't cheap. A good paint job will be around 5k but it's all the work to get it to that stage ready for paint thats also very expensive unfortunately! I run 175s rather than the original 165s on the car. They look a bit bigger and fill the arches better in my opinion. If you have Instagram have a look at my page jas_rb there are lots of photos on the process of restoration on the car 👍
@@mrjasonrblack4095 very useful info thanks. On the tyre issue - you’re right that if I add 175 instead of 165 the options pretty much triple! But, how does one tell if 175 will still be ok? When I look at the 165s that are in it, the top of the tyre is just visible from the side. I’m worried that if I went with 175, they’d be too big? How do you work that out? If you’re not sure I could always ring the tyre place tomorrow but just thought you might have some knowledge based on your experience? Thanks
175 should fit unless you have done any alterations to the rear wings but you can best check with a garage that can see your car. There is no change in speedometer ready as well that another reason I did it but as I say it does fill the arches a lot more. Some people like it some don't!
Funny. My 1969 MGB convertible came with that style of tail light cover and I changed it out with the later one. :-) You're right. You should do what you want, especially since there were so many of these. I also found you could put in things like a 1975 dashboard and it would bolt right in without any issues, but the tail light lenses required cutting metal. I also installed a folding top mechanism from a later year and discovered that you could do that easily, but you needed to retain the curved piece that meets the top of the windshield even with the newer frame. I still have a fondness for the car, even if it is pretty much a hotel for mice in the trunk out at my father's barn these days. :-)
Beautiful
What a beauty. Sounds a dream.
Nice, makes me want mine back…👍
it's fabulous, enjoy it love what you've done to it
That’s the best interior I’ve seen. I want that exact interior in mine. A thing of beauty
Your car is beautiful! I absolutely love it, and other than the mustard yellow color, the color you've chosen is what I would choose as well.
Nice presentation. Passion... It´s all about passion❤So what if you "break a few vintage classic rules". The Car is Yours and You clearly love it. Fun & Function as they say. I felt the same way with my old MGA I owned "in the day"... Hooow I miss that car 🥰🥰🥰
Good on you. I have 1980 MGBGT and absolutely love it. It'll be passed on to my oldest grandson🥰
Love your enthusiasm and history with your car … I can totally identify with that 😊👍
200k with you = FANTASTIC !!! What a great resto too; you are a star !!! I love the black wire wheels, they say "get up and go" not just, "pose and show" ;-)
Looks stunning, well done. I'm about to take delivery of a 67 Mk.1 GT in Sandy Beige, I owned 40 years ago! I found it 4 sale by chance online and its coming home. It's been very well looked after and was pretty unique when i had it all those years ago. The first owner had made many improvements to the creature comforts in the car, which looked period - better than what MG subsequently did, he was clearly very talented. For example he ditched the Smiths heater etc and designed his own heater/fresh air system with small eye ball vents at each end of the dash.
Beautiful car. I really like the BRG and black wires combination. It gives the GT a real pre-war touring vibe…in a good way. Nicely done.
Thanks for posting this. I'm also an MGBGT owner, mine is L registered but also 1972. It was registered in August of that year, so soon it will mark its 50th birthday. It is in the less than popular Harvest Gold but such a period colour. I love it - the car and the colour.
Had a 2.5 PI in that colour,nice,I like it.
My roadster from June 1972 is also 50 and also Harvest Gold, recently re-built and resprayed. The colour is so different from all other colours on the road now, I'm perfectly happy. In any case, I once saw an E-type the same colour, and it looked gorgeous. Well of course it did...
Very nice… I’ve a z3 coupe and think of those often
Maybe some inspiration for the Z3 coupe from the MG 👌
Great job. That's a beautiful and classy car.
Elegant combination of color and updates... I think all the original GT designers would be pleased
What a great car! There’s something so very, very engaging about ‘60s and ‘70s cars that’s just unbeatable. Enjoy your future motoring adventures!
Bless
She's a beauty
What a fantastic job you’ve done on it! I wouldn’t change a thing. I completely agree with you about the GT’s being under appreciated. Happy motoring!
My good friend from high school got a new green MGB roadster for graduation. I was so, so jealous. That was the coolest car. I still love true sports cars. We need more of them.
A very nice example of a MGB GT. I wish you many happy miles and adventures in this wonderful auto.
Love the colour combinations.
Similar story to you. Mum bought the 74 chrome bumper car in 77 ,
I used to Raz round in it when I was 19.
Then at 59!, Mum gave it me. I didn't really want want it but I've loved it , tuning it and adjusting it and doing the bodywork.
It goes much better than I ever remember it going.
People I give rides in it are stunned by how well it goes and what a great sound it makes .
Truly the MGB and the GT version is one of the best cars ever made .
This will be the last car I will ever sell.
RESPECT
I love my L reg BGT. You've done a really nice job on that.
Nice one, I 've owned my 1976 Triumph Stag for 42 years and counting. Nice to crate family history with a classic car. Well done Matey. Bob
One of the nicest B-Gts I've ever seen, wheels, interior, colour etc look very classy,.. superb,!
Fantastic restoration, and a great story enjoy it for many more years.
Kudos to you Jason, you should be very proud of that restoration. After a 35 year absence I purchased an early 74 gt in 2019 after having two others back in the 70s-80s. Thankfully this one has factory od which my 2 previous did not. What a difference! Born in Glasgow but living in the states for the last 60 years I would love to drive one over there but I would need 3 months of driver training at least lol. Mgexp “coastalgt”
That interior, colour choice, materials, design ❤
Beautiful car, well done ! The color is striking,, more an early Bentley or Brooklands green than any of the British Racing Green variants. .
I sold my 1964 Iris Blue B in 2002 which I replaced with I a 1963 Roadster. It is a daily driver but in process of a refurb. It has a hot cam, Moss TT exhaust, electronic ignition a few other goodies.. I am looking for a 65-72 GT as my next, possibly last car. I have owned about 30-40 British cars to include a 1969 MGC GT bought when I worked for the official MG dealer (British Motors of Monterey Calif ) 1968 -1972.
Lovely! I'm in the process of bringing an MGB roadster back to life after it has been sitting outside for 20 years.
Fantastic
The interior trimming is beautiful, really compliments the exterior colour too
Beautiful car and amazing scenery
Really enjoyed your vid, nicely narrated without all the crap that everybody else seems to think it's necessary to include, and the car itself is just such a top restoration and just looks so right. Many congratulations Jason
Really nice!
Absolutely stunning car, the colour combinations are exactly what I would choose. More and more I regret selling my 1969 car last year, but as you alluded to, keeping them outside just isn't good. Maybe one day I'll have another..
Well done,great looking car,I live in Spain and have a 1971 gt in old english white,ive had it 20 years and restored it myself.Keep on enjoying it.
Hope you enjoy many more years motoring!
Just lovely! Greetings from NZ - have just bought a fully restored 1972 model in Blaze Orange..
Hello! I'm still amazed how these videos reach so many different countries - happy motoring!
Hi there, I owned a 1972 Blaze Orange BGT about 1991 when living in Auckland. Own an MGC roadster now
Love it!
Super update, always look forward to these. Fantastic the way you let the owner tell their story and that of their car.
Much appreciated - I need more fans like you 👍😂
@@tartancarme1182 I'm the same, it's a hard slog building up subs.. got to admire those who've got thousands.. As a 190E owner myself I really liked that content too.
@@Lot76CARS I'm just happy to see where my channel goes, not being overly precious about it - I just enjoy the process of making the videos. Also hoping to get my 190 back on the road next year!
Fabulous restoration, love the luggage runners in the rear. Well done, super job
That is the ONLY color, Im SO jealous!!!
Dark green is the best :-). I totally agree that it is underrated for the experience it actually gives
lovely car mate, i think they are nicer than e types
Mine also is black , overdrive , chrome rostyles
Great car & video 👍 I have a black bgt myself in black also a labour of love. Encouraged that these cars can do high mileages and I can't wait to get on a road trip. Totally agree that the Pininfarina design is beautiful and underrated. Cheers Adam
Nice restoration.
Thanks John!
Brilliant
very nice and especially beautiful interior. I have a 1970 MGB GT and would like to get the interior sorted. Where did you get the interior/upholstery etc done? Thanks
I did some myself and some were done by an upholstery friend
Love the luggage runners, same interior as mine, only now I want to do the dash board like yours 🤣
Thanks for that!
Nice :-)
What a beaut 😍
Very pretty car, always liked these much better looking than the roadster.
I have to agree
Lovely car, congratulations! What king of exhaust system do you use and where could I buy it?
Its just a twin pipe system you can probably get it from rimmer bros or moss
Hi
Mine is also 1972 but lean on the right side
Impossible to find the problem leaf springs , poly bushes all around front axle rebuilt but still lean if you have idea please let me know
My 72 B GT was leaning to the left. I changed the lead springs, problem solved.
I had a 1974 MBG...back in the early to
mid 90s.
Dual Carbs + Overdrive.
LOVED THAT CAR.
Huge reoccurring issue for me was the Front driver's side wheel/hub.
(passenger for you).
Damn thing came off on me a couple times. Trouble with the 'splines'.
The single lug/nut would loosen under breaking, and come off. Wheel itself came off a few times.
Did you have that issue?
Or is that a known issue ?
Fix ?
Cant say I have experienced that but sounds a bit scary!!
The hub spinners tighten in use, and they are handed .
If they come loose , some idiot owner or mechnic in the past has mixed them up and got the wrong hub and wheel on the wrong side
Any chance you could let me know where you managed to get the boot runners. Thanks. Jeff
They are running board strips I got them from woolies trim you will find on Internet. Cut them to size I bought the widest ones
Brilliant, thank you so much. Jeff
Looks good, what engine do you have in it ?
Its the standard 1800 engine just with a fast road head on it
Beautiful car, took me a minute to realise it was dark green rather than black. Any idea what the colour is?
Hi Paul it's a mix I did its a dark jaguar brg and I added black to get the shade I wanted
@@mrjasonrblack4095 Love it, well done 👍👍
Many thanks Paul 🙂
Interesting to see what you've done with it. A lot of great work has gone into that. I wonder - did you do it all yourself or did you get help by way of a restorer? More specifically, may I ask if you had it re-sprayed? I assume you did based on your description of the strip down. I ask because I also have a 1972 MGB GT. Aside from the colour (purple with yellow seats) it is exactly the same as yours. But the paint job my Dad did on it back around 2004 is starting to crack. The roof and bonet looks like a road atlas in places. Asked a local company hear in the East Midlands and the quote is upwards of £6K for a total body restore. More, if I take the restore further. I just don't have that kind of money laying around (two young kids, house etc). Also I notice you have Michelin tyres. May I ask where you got those? The only tyres I can find for mine aside from the cheapest budget tyres is Hancook tyres.
Hi Ted thanks for the comments. I didn't paint it was done by a professional but I did strip the car right back. By that I mean wings offs and all new inner and outers replaced, all windows out sills inner and outer again replaced. The main killer in these cars is the time it takes in labour which isn't cheap. A good paint job will be around 5k but it's all the work to get it to that stage ready for paint thats also very expensive unfortunately! I run 175s rather than the original 165s on the car. They look a bit bigger and fill the arches better in my opinion. If you have Instagram have a look at my page jas_rb there are lots of photos on the process of restoration on the car 👍
@@mrjasonrblack4095 very useful info thanks. On the tyre issue - you’re right that if I add 175 instead of 165 the options pretty much triple! But, how does one tell if 175 will still be ok? When I look at the 165s that are in it, the top of the tyre is just visible from the side. I’m worried that if I went with 175, they’d be too big? How do you work that out? If you’re not sure I could always ring the tyre place tomorrow but just thought you might have some knowledge based on your experience? Thanks
175 should fit unless you have done any alterations to the rear wings but you can best check with a garage that can see your car. There is no change in speedometer ready as well that another reason I did it but as I say it does fill the arches a lot more. Some people like it some don't!
Could you tell me the exact colour please?
Any chance you could let me know where you managed to get the boot runners. Thanks. Jeff
Hi Jeff, I believe the owner had them custom made.