Ruddington Classic Car Show

All classics are welcome, bikes also. We areaveraging around 90 vehicles each meet. Lets seeif we can break the 100 … More

A47 Auto Jumble & Classic Car Show – Leicester

We have 100s auto stalls at anyone time, with items for sale such as parts, tools, collectables and vehicle refurbs … More

let’s talk Brake Fluid

Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means it can absorb moisture from the air over … More

Broxtowe and Erewash Classic Car Meet

The first meet of this new Facebook group at the Bridge Inn at Sandiacre, Derbyshire. It was well attended with … More

2022 was a record year for BMH replacement body shells

BMH celebrates a record year for its replacement body shells, including its first Midget shell since 2019… They tell us: … More

Day 477 – Powder & Paint…

… are usually found in on a stage, and that’s exactly what’s happened on the car, I’ve reached a stage … More

Thoughts about owning an MG

The road is your playground. MG owners don’t just drive, they play. They enjoy every twist and turn, every bump … More

Footwell Panel Protection

This is a similar problem that occurs on the MGB …. so worth a reblog. from this ………………………to this! I … More

Free Downloads | Classic Cars For Sale Magazine

Do you fancy an MG as your next classic but not quite sure what is the best model for you … More

More info at …… https://wollatonhall.org.uk/nottingham-motor-show/

Can I display a black & silver number plate on my classic?

From the 1st January 2021, there was a change and going forward, any vehicle constructed after 1 January 1980 is now ineligible to … More

The cars transformed by a new engine

An interesting article well worth a read at …… https://www.autocar.co.uk/slideshow/cars-transformed-new-engine-1#image=20

No Rest for the Deceased

Rover disinterred the MGB in 1992 to produce the RV8. It was something of an anachronism, but did what was … More

What is electronic ignition… do I need it in my classic car?

How do you convert a classic car to electronic ignition? Electronic ignition explained A Powerspark Electronic Ignition Kit replaces the … More

Classic Shows

Check out the 2023 classic car shows which are organised by this organiser. More info at …… https://classicshows.org/

Tyred – Tyre Decoder

Tyres in the UK are manufactured with a DOT stamp on the sidewall. The DOT code holds the key information … More

Classic Wheels 2023

Rutland Showground will host its third Classic Wheels’ event on Sunday 21st May 2023. If, like us, you can’t wait … More

Great British Car Journey gathering at Ambergate – 2nd Jan 2023

An excellent day out. More info about this car collection at …… https://greatbritishcarjourney.com/

How to tune your MGB – Classic Car How To Guides and Articles | Classic Motoring Magazine

The MGB may be the most popular classic sports car ever made, but for some people that only serves to … More

Buying Your First MGB : How-To Library : The MG Experience

Well, only you can answer that question. They are simple cars and if you have some basic car knowlege you … More

How to Make an MGB Three Seconds Quicker in Six Steps | Articles | Classic Motorsports

Oh, how progress marches on. In their day, British sports cars were seen as quick and nimble. After all, the … More

Points and Condenser classic car ignition… What is it and how does it work?

How does a points and condenser ignition system work, and what are the pitfalls? The points are a mechanical switch … More

MGB Windscreen (blocker) & Seat Belt Guides (solution)

my stereo volume setting prior to the windscreen on the highway was 27 to 30 and now it is 17 … More

‘Normous Newark Autojumbles – Thousands of car and motorcycle parts, tool, and rare finds

A great day out for any car or motorcycle enthusiast, the ‘Normous Newark Autojumble offers a vast array of parts, … More

History of the American MGB Association

by Frank Ochal The American MGB Association is a nonprofit organization founded in 1975 in New York. From the club’s … More

MG &Triumph Spares Day

Replacement Door Cards

I’ve known for a while that the door cards that came with the car were wrong for the cars age. … More

MGB Trailer!!

Seems a waste of 2 MGBs …… but looks good. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2230917601/permalink/10158887421607602/

What is a ballast resistor… How do I know if my classic car has one?

A lot of MGBs have the resister or a resistor wire in the ignition circuit. Many have had them removed … More

Putting down the MGB Soft top (Boot)

I have settled on this technique because it keeps the soft top up and out of the way from the … More

Another ride MMGCC and a follow-up on the Vinyl repair

For those of you who don’t drive an MGB, that means no glaring high beams coming up from behind you … More

Carpenters Arms Car Meet

Some of the classics today at the Carpenters Arms, Dale Abbey, Derbyshire

Engine buff up

The fresh up of the 18V581 engine out of the 1973 MGB GT (aka Mildred) is on a good track. … More

What is a distributor… What does it do in my classic car?

A distributor is the key part of a classic car ignition system, tasked with controlling the output of the ignition … More

MGB rear axle overhaul – Part 1 – disassembly

As I already wrote in an earlier post last November – my MGBs rear axle was in the paint-shop that … More

Day 113 – Greasy but out…

So that was a fun couple of days. Over the last couple of days I’ve managed to remove everything that … More

Parked next to a Celebrity MG Magnette

Parked up at a recent Carpenters Arms Classic Car Meet next to an MG Magnette. The very same MG Magnette … More

Roll Bar Installation on MGB

The bottom line is that this roll bar is safer and will function better in the event of the unthinkable … More

Buying an MGB?

If you are considering an MGB in your near future, watch this first. Check out the list of work I … More

MGB Vinyl Top Repair

I did the quick fix, Gorilla Tape. Also, the strap that snaps over the frame on the passenger side, came … More

IMCDb.org: Register of cars seen in movies and TV series

The Internet Movie Cars Database where you will find here the most complete list on the web about cars, bikes, … More

Makeshift Oil Filter Removal Tool

Not tried it yet but quite an ingenious use of a spanner to adapt it for another use. https://www.facebook.com/reel/486387560011934?sfnsn=scwspmo&s=F5x8gs&fs=e

Roll Bar Installation on MGB

The bottom line is that this roll bar is safer and will function better in the event of the unthinkable … More

MGB Brake Squeal – AGAIN! (Part 1 of 3)

Some friends say “forget about it” and that they had stopped chasing brake squeal years ago. I can’t do that. … More

SU Carburetors – Send them out or rebuild them yourself?

SU carburetors have been popular since the end of World War II.  Although they were used widely before the war, … More

Classics Pollute Less than New Electric Cars!

Driving Old Cars is Better for the Environment Old cars pollute less than new ones! New cars are worse for … More

Being There [Part One]

Symphony in B. Image: caradisiac National Treasure is a term which gets bandied about rather a lot in the media … More

Boconnoc steam fair

Today Sam and I took a trip out in the convertible to the Boconnoc steam fair. Thus is held every … More

MGB Brake Squeal – Solved

I found an old diagram about MG calipers and pistons and realized that the new calipers from Moss have the … More

MGB Center Console – Elbow Pain

A gentleman from the United States named Michael Ruckman has done something GREAT to help with this elbow pain. MGB … More

Day 121 – The Big Lift

So after several weeks, the big day finally arrived, time to take the engine and gearbox out of the car. … More

MGB post trip maintenance and thoughts

Just a few days after I came home on April 1st, my son visited for a few days. He took … More

Views: A 1978 MGB Electric ‘Car S.O.S.’ Conversion (UK)

Tim and Fuzz are taking on their 100th car: a 1978 MGB, which is also going to be their first … More

Let’s Keep Her Cool – Revotec Fan

Before installing the top hose, I had to cut a ¾” section out of the straight part coming from the … More

The RBW Roadster – Reinventing The MGB | Car & Classic Magazine

The Roadster certainly looks the part. It’s still very clearly an MGB, but the de-seamed shell, chunky MG RV8 bonnet … More

Cars & Coffee, Shireoaks Sports and Social Club, 23 July

Car Society UK would like to invite any clubs or enthusiasts for cars to come join us in Worksop on … More

Bramcote (Notts) Church Classic Car evening

A pleasant evening show of classic cars displayed in the local church hall car park. A good selection of cars … More

Day 99 – Nearly…

So nearly 100 days into the strip down and some real progress. Nearly ready to remove the engine and gearbox. … More