The TRUE cost of DIY Restoration.... my MGB GT

today we look at the costs of car restoration, in particular how much it cost to restore my 1978 MGB GT.

Please bear with me on the time between videos, my dad and I do all the work ourselves around working full time!

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[grotekleum]

Definitely worth the money. Not only have you got a restored classic, you have gained experience and restoration skills that you can't buy.

[jimmysamuelsson]

Super restoration and thank you so much for sharing your ups and downs in this project. Gives the rest of us some idea and courage to take on some car restoration tasks of our own.
Keep up the good work 👍😊

[Rassilon]

I think you've made a great job of it and you should be rightly proud. Great choice of colour too. I'm quite jealous actually as I've always fancied an MGB myself.

[chrisadams]

Yes, definitely worth it, you've learned a lot . I have an MGB GT which is a 74 model which mum bought in 1977 when I was 19.
5 years ago she gave it to me. I'm gradually going through all the systems getting it working well and I'm thoroughly enjoying doing it.
Like you doing it all myself .👍

[driftwood]

Glad you are keeping it after all that massive effort. Well done preserving it for the future.

[seans_shed]

Just got myself a ‘78 GT, I love it and I definitely think what you’ve done was worth it. Looks brilliant

[paulf]

It looks brilliant, well worth the investment. Hopefully, you're enjoying driving it.

[esslar]

That is a lot of work! But ever since first seeing this car on the road (I won't tell you what year that was, but the car was new), I've thought the MGB GT is one of the best-looking cars to come out of the UK. So, I'm a bit jealous. Nice job!

[charlieellis]

Good instalment of bodge it with Booth

[flippingcarsrepairs]

Wowser you done a fantastic job huge respect for pulling that of so much time and work but well wirth it if it been in the family fir years 👍👍👍

[martinhibbert]

Great job. Incredible how costs build up fixing up an old MG. I have had my MGs so long now I remember when they were cheap to fix and run. When replacement body shells were launched they were only around £1500 for a complete new shell ! Paint job looks great, and you saved a lot doing that yourself 👍

[alexmurphy]

Top job mate. I have a 79 in the shed need inspiration to get on to mine

[KJM.]

Excellent vlog was it worth it 100% it was cracking restoration lots of experience gained and a car which will only go up in value looking forward to seeing your progress on your stag all the best 👍

[rogerpritchard]

Well done 👍, looks absolutely stunning now. Bumper upgrade was a good idea. Maybe a set of chrome wire wheels one day? I know they're a pain to clean but look great.

[gren]

Great channel, you are a credit to the restorer community, glad to see younger people taking this hobby on. Your next project will be so much easier with all that you have learned. But you need a better microphone ;-)

[Martin_in_Cheltenham]

What a transformation! Congratulations on a first class effort.. although did you ever consider buying a new Heritage body? Colour looks great and definitely worth it and especially with the fact your family has owned it for a long time. MGs are great fun and hope you enjoy driving it.

[MrPhilNW]

Such a lovely car now - looks factory fresh. Are you taking it to any shows this summer?

[lawrencesargant]

Yes well worth it stunning example well done🇬🇧👍

[gregfrance]

Thanks for sharing. I can see why it absolutely made sense for you to do this. Do you think it would have stacked up if you’d had to buy the car and then do this (rather than, say, buying one that was well sorted)?

[Jamiexjs]

What Ppe did you use when painting the car ? I am thinking about painting my Mg at home ? Your Mg looks really nice 👍