Park Smart

Find out what the car crime rate is where you park your car. With Park Smart, you can simply add … More

Gearbox Lower Mounting on an MGB

These mountings were definitely ready for replacement – think someone may have attempted it in the past but unless off … More

MGB Secrets

MGB Secrets – MGB Information | Hagerty Articles Hagerty Classic Cars has put together a list of little known facts … More

Downloadable MGB Workshop Manual

Found a website where you can download the workshop manual at http://www.geomatique-liege.be/MGJP/Pages/Litterature.htm

Tip – Refitting MGB Overdrive

The Haynes manual simply says to refit as removal which is absolutely useless. It is a right swine to refit … More

ORIGINAL MGB – Book

A very comprehensive book with enormous detail in all the changes year by year of the MGB range of variants. … More

Replacement Gearbox Selectors on my MGB

Managed to get the 4 replacement parts from 4 different suppliers including Anglo Parts in Belgium. The 1st/2nd selector, the … More

Register your MGB Car on the MGB Register

MGB Gearbox drive flange removal

A pretty straight forward job if you have a piece of angle iron drilled to suit the bolts in the … More

Mazda MX-5 at 30: a modern classic you should buy right now

Had a mk1 – great reliable little motor with loads of extras. https://a.msn.com/r/2/BBSDhi1?m=en-gb&referrerID=InAppShare&ocid=News

47 really useful cleaning hacks for your car

47 really useful cleaning hacks for your car | KiwiReport Get your car detailed is so hard and expensive, while … More

MG B – How Many Left?

MG B – How Many Left? Statistics for MG B.. See how many cars of any make and model are … More

MY MGB Gearbox Problems!!

The main reason for removing the gearbox was to get at a nylon bush that was suspected to have failed … More

Tip – MGB cross member mod

One of the tricky jobs in removing the engine with gearbox was removing the cross member. Apart from the fact … More

Car History – MOT’s

Past mot results are available online on websites such as the one shown but they only go back a few … More

My MGB Gearbox out and cleaned up

Keen to find out why the gear stick is so sloppy got the gearbox split from the engine, cleaned up … More

Downloadable MGB Driver’s Handbook

MGB Driver’s Handbook.pdf Downloadable copy of the 1976 MGB Drivers Handbook.

Thoresby Park Classic Car Show

Some pics taken at the show last May 2018. The first outing in the car and a great day out. … More

Tip – Engine Out! Load Leveller

The engine had to come out to get to some jobs that need sorting (see later posts). It would normally … More

Chrome Tip on Indicator Stalk (MGB)

I never realised the chrome tips on the end of the steering column stalks were unscrewable. When i found out … More

Car polish – everything you need to know

There’s more to polishing than what you think! https://a.msn.com/r/2/BBPC55O?m=en-gb&ocid=News

How to remove locking wheel nuts and bolts when you have lost the key

How to remove locking wheel nuts and bolts when you have lost the key it’s one of those things you … More

Additives? ….or not!

When i first got my MGB i knew it had a very small leak – more of a seep – … More

MGB Seat Belt Tidy

A useful addition to keep the inertia seat belts in the right place. An inexpensive accessory that fits around the … More

How Many Left?

How Many Left? How Many Left. See how many cars of any make and model are left on Britain’s roads. … More

BUYERS GUIDE

Another article about what to look for when buying an MGB. http://www.sportscarwarehouse.com/mgb-buyers-guide.html

Tip – Underseal in a spray can

Bought this from a bargain shop for £1.99 not that its capable of under sealing any large area but for … More

MGB Enthusiasts Website

a lot of good information about the MGB on the MG Enthusiasts website. https://www.mg-cars.org.uk/mgb.html#MGBGTV8

MG Experience Forums

The MG Experience The #1 MG resource on the Internet, with a huge collection of technical information, a great online … More

MGB Refurb Rear Shockers

An advisory on the last couple of mot’s was seeping (not leaking) rear shockers. So when a couple of refurbs … More

My MGB Rebuilt Heater Box

When i had the heater box in bits i decided i would get a new uprated heater matrix considering the … More

Duckhams – it’s back …..

Duckhams | Engine Oils, Advanced Lubricants and Fuel Additives Duckhams supply a range of Engine Oils, Advanced Lubricants and Fuel … More

DriveArchive – Vehicle History and Fate

DriveArchive Home page of DriveArchive, a database of Vehicles and their owners A website that may help you find some … More

Heater intake drain hole blockage

This is what happens if the drain at the bottom of the air intake in front of the windscreen gets … More

MGB Heater Rebuild

Chicagoland MG Club:MGB Heater Rebuild Chicagoland Mg Club:MGB Heater Rebuild A great Step by step guide to the heater box … More

New Poll Confirms a Growing Interest in Historic Vehicles – Alexander Duckham & Co., Ltd

New Poll Confirms a Growing Interest in Historic Vehicles – Alexander Duckham & Co., Ltd A new poll carried out … More

MG and Triumph Spares Day

MG and Triumph Spares Day Home Join us at The International MG and Triumph Spares Day http://mgandtriumphsparesday.co.uk/home/4594427214

Wide angle rear view mirror

One of the first things i noted on driving the mgb was the limited rear vision through the small rear … More

Hammer and Spanner (MGB Stuff)

Hammer and Spanner A great website with a wealth of information about maintaining your mgb. Explained in a way that … More

The best affordable British classics

The best affordable British classics The current classic car market has seen an unprecedented rise in values across the board … More

MGB Foot well map pocket

The car didn’t come with a map pocket and it wasn’t standard in the roadster when new but it was … More

The MG Owners’ Club

The MG Owners’ Club The MG Owners Club was formed in 1973 to serve the growing needs of MG owners. … More

Tail pipe trim

The car had a relatively new stainless steel exhaust system when i bought it but the skinniest of a tail … More

Incorrect Distributor on my MGB

Even though the previous owner had bought a new electronic distributor – it was one that was advertised would fit … More

Maybe a classic but still room for a USB

The car may have been about long before mobile phones and sat nav but what better way to utilize a … More

Thoresby Park Classic Car Show May 2018

A great day out to the show – my first decent trip in the mgb. Must have been several hundred … More

MGB Disc Brake Dust Cover Replacement

The offside disc dust cover was badly corroded and needed replacing. Required removing the hub and wheel bearings which is … More

The biggest classic car birthdays in 2019

The biggest classic car birthdays in 2019 The biggest classic car birthdays in 2019 https://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/the-biggest-classic-car-birthdays-in-2019/ss-BBRyxWJ?ocid=spartanntp

Brake fluid leak on paint work damage on my MGB

I’d already seen the damage when i bought the car caused by a master cylinder leak back in 2005 when … More

What colour is my MGB?

Although the paint work on the car is in pretty good shape there are a few little problems that need … More

The cars wrecked by US rules

The cars wrecked by US rules Big bumpers, sealed beam lights and a heavier Alfa — all in the name … More

MGB Gold boot and bumper badges – part 2

Got the correct badges for the 1975 MGB – a bit expensive but unique for that year. They look good. … More

The MGB Gearbox

MGB GT Gearbox Some useful info for when i take engine out – a future project.

Gold Boot and Bumper badges on ALL MGs made 1975!

Found this article in the Clausager Original MGB book. My MGB was manufactured 1975 and a vin that matches the … More

Last Chance – ten affordable future classics to buy in 2019

Last Chance – ten affordable future classics to buy in 2019 Classic car prices are one of those forces of … More

Number Plates

Bought a pair of black/silver number plates at the NEC Restoration Show. A car must be over 40 years old … More

MGB Inner Wheel Arch Covers

Whilst replacing the front disc brake dust cover that had corroded badly i checked out the inner wings by removing … More

Pictures from Previous Owner

I found the email address of a previous owner amongst all the old receipts and contacted him. I asked about … More

Budget Spare Wheel Cover

The car was fitted with alloy wheels by a previous owner but the spare was still an old rostyle wheel … More

My MGB Gear Stick Gaitor Surround

The previous owner removed the centre console which i think he did when he fitted the inertia seat belts – … More