My MGB is a rubber bumper to chrome bumper conversion so that means I’ve got two sets of front side … More
Category: General
#MGB Brochure Pictures
Lots more old brochure pictures at https://mgbtips.wordpress.com/mg-photo-gallery/
#mgb.tips – click & print
Sharp Cable Ends Solution
I’ve been caught out many times when fiddling in the engine compartment or behind the dash and landed up with … More
Scalextric #MGB (and other classics)
I often see models for sale on eBay and surprised as to how expensive they are but i guess most … More
#MGB Brochure Photo
Click, Crop & Print
MG MGB Free Workshop and Repair Manuals
A website supplying free downloadable car workshop manuals and other related publications. https://manuals.co/workshop/mg/mgb
#MGB ROADSTER BUYER’S GUIDE | Classics World
https://classicsworld.co.uk/guides/mgb-roadster-buyers-guide/ Also a buyers guide for the GT version at https://classicsworld.co.uk/guides/mgb-gt-buyers-guide/
This Sunday: Malvern Drive-In Classic Car & Bike Autojumble
THIS SUNDAY’S EVENT SUNDAY 24 NOVEMBER MALVERN DRIVE-IN CLASSIC CAR & MOTORCYCLE AUTOJUMBLE Three Counties Showground Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW … More
Hagerty – Classic Car Values
A guideline to the value of your classic car. I suspect that as it is set up by an insurance … More
Historic MOT: Red Can Mean Go
I am currently running my MGB with no mot until after I have renewed my tax mainly just to go … More
Rimmer Bros. Free Catalogue
Another great free catalogue. Apart from the parts and all the “explosion” parts diagrams there is a lot off useful … More
Price Rise Sparks Mgb Shortage | CCFS UK
HIF4 SU Carb Tuning & Servicing Download
For the full document click the link below:- https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3Ab139272f-fd52-4572-b2fb-aa75cde27f3d Just noticed that item 9 on the pic refers to the … More
Carlton & District Motor Club – The Nottingham Classic Tour
Entries are now open for the 2019 Nottingham Classic tour on Sunday 22nd July again starting and finishing at Kelham … More
Vacuum advance pipe – Little Green Landy
An excellent post explaining why and how an engine needs the ignition advance – and how the weights inside the … More
Tuning for performance and diagnosing faults with a vacuum gauge
I’ve set the timing on my MGB using the vacuum gauge to great effect but not used it to adjust … More
Brit Car Fixes from the USA.
I bought the MGB timing cover reinforcing kit from this guy and very impressed with the quality and results and … More
SU Carb Mods for Track Days
An interesting paragraph in the excellent book in the picture about tuning SU carbs for the track. It suggests to … More
MGOC Championship – MG Racing
2019 MG Owners’ Club – Production MG Championship http://www.mgoc-championship.co.uk/index.php
Supporting MG / Rover Racing in UK
SU Needle Comparison Chart
http://www.mintylamb.co.uk/suneedle/ A useful database to compare needles. I used it to check the 3 sets off needles that I have … More
Enthusiasts of British Motor Vehicles
https://www.britishmotorvehicles.com/ A club for all makes of classics.
The Teglerizer MG Database
http://www.teglerizer.com/mgstuff/index.html A comprehensive database of MG related info put together by an MG enthusiast. The website may be a little … More
Jim Stabe’s wide body LT1 powered MGB
http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?13,7581 An MGB widened by 11″ – a mammoth project but with a great result – more details of the … More
Tuning the SU Carbs – upgrades4mgs
https://www.mginfo.co.uk/upgrades4mgs/Engines/tuning_the_su_carbs.html An excellent article that I am following to modify and tune a spare pair of hif4 carbs I have … More
MGs on Track
Whether a standard MG or tuned these look a great day out.
Glossop Vehicle Enthusiasts Club
An active motor enthusiasts club that organise classic car shows during the year. Check their website (click the link below) … More
Car Cafe – Nottingham Supercar / Classic Car Meets
https://www.facebook.com/carcafemeet/ During 2019 there have been regular and very popular meetings at the Car Cafe in Sherwood Business Park, just … More
MGB Tyre Pressures by Longstone
There is a lot of different views as to the best tyre pressures for the MGB. The handbook states 21 … More
The Classic Motor Show 2019
The classic car show for all enthusiasts, collectors and hobbyists. More info at:- https://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/ 8-10th November 2019
MGOT Donnington Park 2019
Posted more photos of a good day out at https://www.mgs-on-track.com/pitlane/index.php?media/ Only spectating this time but now tempted to take part.
MGs on Track (MGOT) – Trackdays for MG Owners & Spectators
https://www.mgs-on-track.com/events/event/donington_park__2019-10-07 Spectating the sessions sounds a good day out based on extract from the Donnington Park website below ….checked that … More
How to Power Tune MGB – a 5***** book
A book full of information on how different levels of engine tuning effects power output. Whether easy changes like K&N … More
Base Oils Explained
https://www.kewengineering.co.uk/Auto_oils/mineral_or_synthetic_oil.htm Everything about oils, how they work and the difference in the different specs. Explained in both easy terms for … More
The rules relating to the use of tow ropes?
Some useful info so you know where you stand in the (UK) law relating to towing with a tow rope. … More
The Little British Car Company
More tech tips on the LBC website. The Americans seem to be very keen on our older British cars and … More
Wentworth Woodhouse Classic Car Show
**NEW CLASSIC CAR EVENT** Newstead Abbey – 29 September 2019
Free to exhibit your classic car – booking deadline is set 20th. https://mailchi.mp/fd4963d32f29/classic-vehicle-show?e=83585a7599 Sounds good value as it includes admission … More
The Triumph Dolomite
A great classic car – the Triumph Dolomite Sprint. https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/driving-miss-dolly-triumph-dolomite/
American MGB Association
A few interesting tech tips on the American MGB Association website worth checking out. https://mgclub.org/mgtech.htm#Battery%20Replacement
Thoresby Park Classic Car Show
Beautiful day for a day out and a very busy and packed out show. Never known it so busy lots … More
A guide to unleaded additives – Classic Car How To Guides and Articles
An interesting article about the use of unleaded fuel and classic cars. Interestingly Tesco high octane fuel comes out well … More
NOTTS Classic Car & Motorcycle Show – Monday 26th August
NOTTS Classic Car & Motorcycle Show – Mon 26 August 2019 – Classic Shows. More info at link ………. http://www.classicshows.org/notts-classic-car-motorcycle-show-mon-26-august-2019/
Ilkeston Classic Car Show
Some of the MG’s spotted at Ilkeston Classic Car Show. A bit damp which most likely accounted for not quite … More
Ilkeston Classic Car Show
MGB BUYER’S GUIDE
A comprehensive guide to buying an MGB – which ones to look out for and what to look for. http://www.sportscarwarehouse.com/mgb-buyers-guide.html
Check the MOT history of a vehicle – GOV.UK
Check the MOT history of a vehicle Check the MOT history of a vehicle from 2005 onwards, including if it … More
Retro Caravan Club
Retro Caravan Club Looks a good active club based on it’s website pages. My 1985 Sprite 400 would be an … More
Pictures around the MG factory 1977
MG factory Abingdon Some interesting pictures of the MG factory taken by a visitor on a tour of the factory … More
Spotted in Buxton
Nice clean moggy spotted on Buxton Market Place this morning.
20W-50 Engine Oil Comparison
An excellent explanation 20W-50 Engine Oil Comparison – Murphy, my 1972 MGB GT Blog So for a selection of recommended … More
1975 MGB Jubilee Year Brochure
The American brochure used to advertise the 1975 MGB showing the jubilee year gold badges and setting wheel centres. The … More
MyMGB at the Wonderland Car Show Notts
Not many cars at the show today but that will be different tomorrow which is the main show day.
British Motor Industry Archives
Archive The Archive, at the British Motor Museum, preserves and provides access to documents, images and film that record the … More
Whats in your boot – an interesting article
Whats in your boot.pdf How to make the most of the storage space available in your MGB and what you … More
MGB: the nation’s favourite classic car – Telegraph
MGB: the nation’s favourite classic car With spring just around the corner, our new weekly column explores the highs and … More
Which classic car is the best investment? 2019
Which classic car is the best investment? When it comes to deciding which classic car is the best investment we … More
MGB1970 – a blog of a 300,000 mile rebuild
MGB1970 A blog of a passionate rebuild of an MGB. Lots of pictures and useful advice. Well worth a read. … More
1975 Roadster Jubilee Year MGs – a little known fact
In 1975 all MGs (Midgets and Bs) – not just the limited edition GT’s – that left the Abingdon factory … More
MGB tips mods and maintenance 