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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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’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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd August – Anglia Car Auctions

Some very nice motors:- VIEWING is available from Tuesday 18th August through to Friday 21st from 9am to 4pm. You … More

auction, classic car

MGB roadster: Retro Road Test

The MGB is perhaps Britain’s most popular classic car. But it’s also a victim of its own success – owners love … More

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Quieten Down – #MGB Tappet Noise – part 1

I read an interesting article in the MGOC magazine (April 2019) by John Howard which i have thought about doing … More

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The history of the Abingdon Works Competition Dept PT1 with Graham Robson and large MG saloons — MG Car Club Podcast

On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, renowned motoring historian, Graham Robson joins Wayne Scott to explore the story … More

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Ignition: Viva la Resistance! | Bradley Restoration

Modern British car ignition choices are fraught with danger.  Originally, we had contact point breakers, solid wires and non-resistor plugs, … More

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ZDDP – What Does It All Mean? – Alexander Duckham & Co

ZDDP is added to Duckhams to enhance lubrication by acting as the ‘anti-wear’ additive. It is important to note that … More

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Dave Terhune’s – MGA / MGB / BGT Blog: Harmonic Balancer – Kaput

The harmonic balancer / crank pulley had separated from the rubber insert and that the outer part of the pulley was turning independent of … More

Engine, mgb

3 ways your thermostat can fail (and what you can do about it) | Haynes Publishing

This inexpensive part has a simple but important job, and like any hard-working part on your car, it needs replacement … More

Cooling, Engine

MGB Trailer – Mathewsons

Well it is what it is …… the rear of an MGB that has been converted into a trailer! Up … More

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