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information about the MGB and MGB GT classic cars including news and reviews, techs and specs – also updates on repairs, servicing and diy modifications I do on my own MGB Roadster. I am no expert on these cars – just a keen enthusiast – but I hope these posts will be of interest to others with a similar interest

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Category: Articles / News

DVLA backs classic car industry and driving enthusiasts with updated registration policies | Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs

Good news for many …… https://www.fbhvc.co.uk/news/article/dvla-backs-classic-car-industry-and-driving-enthusiasts-with-updated-registration-policies

classic cars, dvla

Frontline Modernizes The MGA With Mazda Power

After applying its restomod to MGBs by adding four-cylinder engines, V8s, and even electric powertrains, Frontline Cars is turning its attention … More

frontline, mga

The Best MG Cars from the 70s to the 00s: Icons of British Motoring | Regit

From the roaring MG B GT V8 of the 70s to the agile MG TF and powerful MG ZT of … More

mg, mgb, mgb gt

What’s the most MG car in the back catalogue?

Ford might claim that its uncouth Mustang is the bestselling sports car in history, but the MGB is the most … More

mgb, mgb gt

8 sportscars with a Rover V8 rumble | GRR

The first ‘in-house’ sportscar to use the Rover V8 engine was the MGB. It was introduced in 1973, coinciding badly … More

mgb, mgbgt

FBHVC Federation National Historic Vehicle Survey 2025 | Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs

The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs will have to argue even more strongly for historic vehicles to retain their … More

classic cars, survey 2025

At $11,500, Is This 1966 Datsun 1600 ‘Fairlady’ A Fair Deal?

Which came first? …….. It’s a common misconception that the Datsun Roadster is a carbon copy of Britain’s MGB. The … More

datsun, mgb

10 Affordable European Classic Cars That Offer Timeless Charm and Performance – DAX Street

Classic cars offer something special that modern vehicles often lack: charm, personality, and a sense of nostalgia. While today’s high-performance … More

mgb

10 Gorgeous Classic Convertibles Deliver Timeless Elegance, Driving Joy, and Budget-Friendly Style – DAX Street

These timeless machines capture the essence of open-top motoring, combining elegance and excitement. For those who dream of cruising down … More

mgb

DVLA reveals how many classic cars over 40 years old are still on the road today

See …… http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-13092453/DVLA-reveals-just-classic-cars-40-years-age-road-today.html

classic cars

MG at 100: Storming the Hudson in Three Joyous Sports Cars – Hagerty Media

An extract from the article …… “MG’s centennial provided as good an excuse as any to consider the brand anew, … More

mg cars

1967 MGB GT with a 2.3 L Ecoboost

This custom 1967 MGB GT called “Silver Bullet” has more than $220,000 of work. It is powered by a turbocharged … More

mgbgt

Love’s Dart: An Engine for All Reasons

Common Sense? It looks like you can’t afford it… Until the late 1960s, the 1.8 litre B-series engine had been … More

Engine, mgb, mgbgt

Winter Prep: Protect Your Classic Car

 winter approaches, classic car enthusiasts face the crucial task of preparing their prized vehicles for the season’s harsh conditions. Proper … More

classic car, winter preparation

Sting’s Classic Car: Old But Good (And Way Cooler Than Modern Rides)

Sting’s MG B GT was likely from the late 1960s or early 1970s, a period that defined the car’s heyday. … More

mgb, mgbgt, sting

375-Horsepower 1970 MGB GT Roars into Jay Leno’s Garage

Automotive technology changes constantly. The same goes for the limits of engine and tire performance. But there’s one thing that stays … More

classic cars, mgb gt

Project MGB Diary 2: It Needs a Little Work . . . | Hagerty UK

It’s always a bit of a punt buying an old car – especially something built in the 1970s and from … More

hagerty, mgb gt

The Timeless Legacy of MGB: Our MGB Celebrates 60 Years of Automotive Excellence

The MGB, an iconic British classic beloved by automotive enthusiasts, turns 60 this year. From its debut in 1962 to … More

mgb, review

Here are nine of MG’s greatest hits

Am interesting article to read at …… https://www.topgear.com/car-news/retro/here-are-nine-mgs-greatest-hits Photo taken at a local car meet.  The MG Magnette was the … More

mg

5 Classic Convertibles That Are Still Affordable (For Now)

Ahh, the feeling of a classic convertible on a beautiful sunny day! The wind in your hair, the pleasant exhaust … More

classic cars, mgb

MG hopes its Cyberster sports EV will bring old fans back | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACT

The MG Cyberster is nearing its Australian market debut, and the brand is hoping it’ll attract new sports car fans while enticing … More

australia, cyberster, mgb

I drove MG’s battery powered Cyberster – it looks cool with scissor doors & will be very quick but it doesn’t come cheap

IT always amuses me when people do their family tree. Because nine times out of ten if they go back … More

cyberster, mg

The UK’s most successful sports car!

As we’re still in the first half of summer in the Northern hemisphere, the theme of a nice roadster continues … More

mgb, mgb gt

10 MG Legends from the Last 100 Years

Great Britain’s best-loved sports car brand is celebrating its centenary this year, marking 100 years since founder Cecil Kimber—then general … More

I drove MG’s battery powered Cyberster – it looks cool with scissor doors & will be very quick but it doesn’t come cheap

IT always amuses me when people do their family tree. Because nine times out of ten if they go back … More

According to You: How to protect your classic from being stolen – Sajeev Mehta @Hagerty

Your answers to our question about ways to prevent the theft of classic vehicles went above and beyond; they not only taught … More

classic car, security

Restorer of the Year: The 1975 MGB Roadster restoration with a modern twist and a beautiful Fiat 1500 | Adrian Flux

To add to the challenge, Trevor decided he would complete this upgrade without cutting, welding, or modifying the MGB. He … More

mgb, upgrade

6 tips for using axle stands | Hagerty UK

Working on cars requires a whole slew of relatively specialised tools. Often we don’t even realise how unique those tools … More

axle stands

20 of the best MG sports cars

MG is celebrating its centenary in 2023, so we’re looking back at 100 years of one of Britain’s most famous … More

cars, mg

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

bodyshell, mgb

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

mgb

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

number plates, uk

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

mgb, v8

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

history, MG RV8

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

buying, mgb

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

cars, TV stars

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

carbon offset, classic cars

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

history, mgb

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

electric car, mgb

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

electric mgb

Electric Powered MGB

Displayed at the MG and Triumph weekend was this electric powered MGB. This was a prototype so not the car … More

electric mgb

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

classic cars, emissions, environmental

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

mgb, Simon Cowell

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

classic cars

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

classic cars

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

classic cars

Classic cars could be 'scrapped' ahead of Sadiq Khan's ULEZ expansion

CLASSIC CAR enthusiasts have warned a lot of historic cars could be “scrapped” under Sadiq Khan’s ULEZ expansion proposals. Read … More

classic cars, ulez

Super rare 1981 MGB GT V8 Special Edition heads to auction – 2020

Classic car auctioneer, The Market, is offering an extremely rare 1981 MGB GT V8 SEC this month, one of just … More

mgb gt v8 sec

Should I Buy a Classic Car?

Onboard the GT4 with Archie, we discuss the merits of buying a classic car. Of course I own my 2001 … More

buying, classic cars, mgb gt

MGB Blog : What’s so bad about rubber bumpers?

I’ve been pondering this very issue for some time. It seems that a fair number of MG enthusiasts have taken … More

mgb rubber bumper

RBW Roadster: taking classic to the future

The idea looks as simple as cool, taking an ultra classic british car and transforming it in a sophisticated and … More

electric, mgb

FBHVC National Historic Vehicle Survey reveals significant contribution to UK economy

The results of the 2020 National Historic Vehicle Survey have been announced by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs. … More

classic cars, how many

Historic Vehicles Survey 2020

Some interesting results – looks like the demand for classics is expanding. See …… https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:7e1b309e-ce3e-4641-babe-72ca52f1332a

2020, classic car, survey

What’s so bad about rubber bumpers?

I’ve been pondering this very issue for some time. It seems that a fair number of MG enthusiasts have taken … More

mgb rubber bumper

Scalextric MGB Slot Cars

I happened to be looking through a few of my slot cars from way back in the 60’s and 70’s … More

mgb, scalextric, slot car

Best British cars: Top 50 all-time greatest British-built cars revealed | Auto Express

From the original Mini to the best modern day offerings from the likes of Land Rover, Rolls-Royce and McLaren, the … More

mgb, review

’69 B-GT of Bob and Anita Dortenzo

An American MGB Assocation Queen B is the ’69 Primrose yellow B-GT of Bob and Anita Dortenzo from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. … More

America, mgb gt

Your Classic Magazine – Get the most out of your B

Your Classic magazine – Get the most out of your B – we show you how From February 1994, Your … More

mgb

Famous MG that lent its name to British beer brand going to auction

H&H Classics claims that a 1927 MG 14/40 Featherweight Sporting Saloon on its October 14 auction docket is “probably the best-known … More

mg, old speckled hen

Fully-electric MG B Roadster set to go into production next year | CarAdvice

British car restorer and converter, RBW EV Classic Cars, has unveiled its latest creation, turning a classic MG B Roadster into an … More

car, electric, mgb

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