A great day out at the Crich Tramway Museum organised by the MGB Register and the Crich Museum. Arrived about … More
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I went to a recent car show with a pal and whilst looking through one of the auto-jumble stalls i … More
Classic Car & Motorbike Show | Hurt Arms Ambergate | Derbyshire | 1st July
Our classic and vintage show has moved from our sister venue the White Hart Inn to The Hurt Arms! There … More
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
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
A Peak District holiday cottage with off road gated car parking
Explore the Derbyshire Peak District in your classic car whilst staying at Smithys Cottage. A holiday cottage located in Buxton … More
Visit Crich Tramway
The event is open to MG Car Club members and non-members, and gives discounted entry with the first entrants able … More
Some useful info at ……. https://www.mginfo.co.uk/upgrades4mgs/files/MG_Engine_numbers.pdf
Cars Made In Britain | AA
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More than 70 different models are built in the UK by more than 30 manufacturers. https://www.theaa.com/car-buying/cars-made-in-britain
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
The MGB Sees the Road!
Well, this update has been a long time coming! But, like many a BL worker, I figured I’d have a … More
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
Classic Car & Restoration Show – 2021 to 2022
More info at …… https://www.necrestorationshow.com/
Electric Fan Installation
Bouyed up by the recent breakthrough on the brakes, I today installed the electric fan from Revotec. I am expecting … More
A tale of two bolts
It’s a story with a happy ending today as I have just witnessed big Mark releasing the two calliper bolts … More
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
The Final Curtain : MGB Sebring is No More
So, where was I last time? Ah yes! Speaking about the MGB and the chassis changes I had done. What … More
More info …… http://mgandtriumphsparesday.co.uk/home/4594427214
Cars Made In Britain | AA
Originally posted on MG ZT info mods and maintenance:
Our automotive industry turned over more than £71 billion pre covid and employs more than 800,000…
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
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
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
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
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
’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
MG & Triumph Spares Day 2021
A great show but double the distance for me to get there. Hope it goes well. Read more at …… … More
Redoing the interior and door cards in my MGB GT
Another winter job I’ve started working on is redoing the interior door cards and other areas that are covered in … More
Rewiring the 1967 MGB GT
Occasionally you wonder whether a job should have been tackled in another way. Rewiring my 1967 MGB GT is one … More
Can You Mix Different Anti-Freeze with Each Other? – Mechanic Base
Many drivers are unsure about mixing the two brands because the ingredients are different. Most antifreeze products use ethylene glycol … More
MG Gallery – American MGB Association
’64 Midget of Antosz family from Glendale Heights, Illinois ’67 B of Hao Anh Do from Seattle, Washington ’74 B … More
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
New fuses and relays for the MGB
Since winter has come I’ve decided to upgrade the fuse box in my MGB GT. The original car had a … More
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
Fix those noisy tappets! – MG Parts
Excessive tappet noise is an indication that something needs attending to. Even the B series engine, renowned for tappet noise, … More
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
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
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
Setting up ignition timing for modified engines – Compression Ratios
Standard MGB is in the range of 170 – 180psi (hot engine, open throttle). Modified engines may be quite a … More
Octane and Power
It’s a common misconception amongst car enthusiasts that higher octane = more power. False. Its not black and white. The … More
Spotted today
On my way to the post office this morning spotted this MGB GT in a great colour BRG just arriving … More
Tip – Refitting MGB Overdrive
Originally posted on MGB tips mods and maintenance:
The Haynes manual simply says to refit as removal which is absolutely useless. It is a…
Donington Park Test
Found a blog with some good pictures of MGBs around Donnington Park – reminded me of the MGOT track day … More
What’s your Poison?
Is alcohol in your fuel going to make your car sick? What’s your Poison?
1974 1/2 MGB Register
By definition the 74 1/2 MGB’s are the rubber bumpered MGBs produced from September through December 1974 which all received … More
Extra Rocker & Valve Lubrication – part 2
Following on from my previous post by John Howard …….. https://mgb.tips/2020/08/10/quieten-down-mgb-tappet-noise/ I made and added the mod to my motor … More
Time to reinstall my MGB GT splash panels
For some strange reason I still haven’t installed my MGB GT’s front splash panels. Well, that’s going to change. I … More
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
’78 B of Barry Barnes
An American MGb Association Queen B is the ’78 B of Barry Barnes. Here is his story with photos: Someone … More
Installing Noico 80 mil Sound deadening mat in my MGB GT
I previously installed the Noico 80 mil Sound deadening mat in my Lotus Europa and was very impressed with the … More
Temperature Probe Sealing Copper Washer | Brit Car Fixes
The little sealing copper washer is crucial to sealing the temperature probe fitting in the head. If it is missing, … More
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
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
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
Find that Thread Size
A useful source of information if you are trying to identify a thread. Most thread specs on the MGB are … More
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
MG Showcases Heritage And Legacy At 21 Gun Salute Rally – India
MG Motor India showcased several classic cars, owned by enthusiasts at the 21 Gun Salute Classic Car And Bike Rally … More
Find books all about the MGB
Search for books all about the MGB on Amazon – reference books, workshop manuals and how to restore the MGB. … More
My MGB GT goes to a car show
For the first time in over 20 years my MGB GT went to a car show. Possibly calling the event … More
DIY Car Service Parts
Replacing your car parts? Looking for car parts at the best prices to self-service your vehicle? You’re in the right … More
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