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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
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
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
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
Classic Shows
Check out the 2023 classic car shows which are organised by this organiser. More info at …… https://classicshows.org/
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/
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
‘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
Carpenters Arms Car Meet
Some of the classics today at the Carpenters Arms, Dale Abbey, Derbyshire
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
Buying an MGB?
If you are considering an MGB in your near future, watch this first. Check out the list of work I … 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
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 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
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
Carpenters Arms | Stanton by Dale | May 2022
There have been regular classic car meets here for a long time but this was the first time we have … More
2 April 2022 Horn of plenty
A clear, bright, cold April morning was rapidly warming up as I pushed the MGB out onto the driveway. Today … More
20 March 2022 Oil in the wrong places
Oil is vital stuff, finding its way between all those rapidly moving metal bits that make the engine go vroom … More
Day 64 – Fuel & Air
Fuel & air, both critical components in making the car work, and areas I’ve made some more progress on in … More
4 March 2022 Batch Day #3
Shopping: The last of my three days dedicated to completing a batch of jobs on the MG started with an … More
Land of conFUS(E)ion
It is freezing outside – too cold to enjoy working in the garage. Last year around Christmas I started to … More
How to Clean Your Classic Car
Some people may believe that cleaning a classic car is the same as your standard modern car, this is not … More
Nottingham Classic Car Show May 2022
A great day out at the car show. I went with a pal who took his MG Midget. Perhaps not … More
The Great British Car Journey – April 2022
Day 7 – Belted and Floored…
So steadily onwards with more done today. Today saw the removal of the seat belts for both seats and the … More
2 March 2022 Batch Day #1
I booked three days off from work, and a friend (Ashley) to help me tackle a batch of jobs on … More
my MG classics|Facebook
this Facebook page is a selection of articles I post on my blogs relating to my 2 classic MG cars. … More
Classic Car & Restoration Show | 18-20 March 2022
The event brings together 1000+ cars on display; 150+ car clubs representing a wide variety of marques and models; 250+ … More
Great British Car Journey | A tour through British motoring history
The heroes of our journey are the cars: NOT a random selection of old vehicles but a carefully chosen selection … More
Electric Powered MGB
Displayed at the MG and Triumph weekend was this electric powered MGB. This was a prototype so not the car … More
New initiative aims to ‘maximise efforts’ and decarbonise historic vehicles
An interesting possibility which seems to be under consideration. If a motorist drives 1,200 miles a year, the fee they … More
MGB Register on Facebook
A lot of info from a large membership with all sorts of posts and discussions about the mark. https://www.facebook.com/groups/M.G.B.Register/
MGB Register
Having recently joined the MG Car Club I joined the sub group the MGB Register. There’s quite a lot of … More
Inca Yellow – an excellent MGB GT blog
An excellent blog with interesting and detailed accounts of the refurbishment and running repairs of the authors MGB GT. To … More
Simon Cowell consigns his customized 1965 MGB to AutoHunter
Be the winning bidder on this customized 1965 MGB roadster going up on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, and you … More
How to Increase the Lifespan of Your Classic Car
Some classic car types are still active on the roads and were made in the 50’s and 60’s. This means … More
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Tips on Modernising Your Classic Car
At Powerspark we understand that some classic car users wish to step into the modern world whilst still having that … More
Why Are Classic Cars So Popular?
There are many reasons as to why classic cars are so popular, it could be due to the vintage look … More
MGB Register Sticker
Now clearly displayed on the rear window my aquisition from the MGB Register stand whilst at the Crich gathering of … More
MGB Register | Crich Tramway Museum | August 2021
A great day out at the Crich Tramway Museum organised by the MGB Register and the Crich Museum. Arrived about … More
MGOC Badge
I went to a recent car show with a pal and whilst looking through one of the auto-jumble stalls i … More