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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

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Electric Powered MGB

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Ice on Your Car: The Best Way to Get Rid of It

[wpseo_breadcrumb] The perfect condition for ice to form is a temperature around 0°C and enough water. When the temperature of … More

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Dare you drive Britain’s most haunted road?

For drivers, one of the spine-shivering stories to be told is about the A616 Stocksbridge Bypass – believed to be … More

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The post-COVID Classic Car Market — MG Car Club Podcast

On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, we quiz Classic Car Buyer newspaper’s News Editor, Jeff Ruggles on … More

classic car, covid

Classic Car Breakdown – are you sure you’re covered?

Recently after years of paying out for breakdown cover – when they called for help they were told their car … More

breakdown cover, classic car

Here’s Why You Should Invest In An MG TF Whilst You Still Can!

With people wanting to know what cars will become ‘Modern Classics’, I look into and explain why the 2002-2005 MG … More

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After the MG meet!

I liked this post i found on Facebook:- “Thanks to everyone that showed up to yesterday’s MG meet, can’t wait … More

mgb, mgb gt, oil leaks

Which classic car is the best investment? | David Manners Group

When it comes to deciding which classic car is the best investment we know which we’d choose. You need to do your research … More

classic cars, investments, mgb

MG A 1600 MK II—ABINGDON’S MULTITUDE OF A’S

OLD CAR ENTHUSIASTS (these first two words with or without a hyphen) associate the name MG with classic sports cars, … More

abingdon, mg

A guide to Classic Oils – Classic Car How To Guides and Articles | Classic Cars For Sale Magazine

It’s 50 years since the multigrade oil was introduced to cater for modern cars like the Mini. And both have … More

classic cars, Engine, oil

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