Top 10 Famous MGB Owners

The MGB is an iconic British Sports car and in its time, has been owners by some of the most famous people in the world. Here's our Top 10. Let us know in the comments if you agree, and if you know of others!

[MrJohnLBaird]

Had four MGB GTs during my driving career, used to be my daily driver until ten years ago when arthritis began to take its toll. Also had an MBG roadster early on and a 1500 MG Midget. A truly entertaining car to own, drive and maintain despite its rudimentary underpinnings. So miss that exhaust note and chrome-dialed metal dash!

[anthonyguida]

Have only owned 1 MG. Gave it to myself when I graduated Med school in !978, although the car was the last '77 the dealer had. Same as the '78, but the color was Tahti blue only available in '77, and it was over $500 less than the '78. Reggie, as I call him, is still with me, being retired on Kauai. 45+yrs, and he still is a head turner.

[jeffhildreth]

Charles and I had one thing in common..
I, too, owned a 1969 MGC-GT in Mineral Blue ..Bought it in 1970 While working for BMC of Monterey Calif.
Automatic Transmission, chrome wires, Webasto Sunroof.
Unlike Charles, I paid for mine.
I miss the car.

Also while at BMC Monterey, I worked on Joan Baez's E-Type and also her father's grey MGB GT.
I also worked on Clint Eastwood's Mini Cooper S.

[lodidave]

I'm sharing the wild ride with my first car: the '71 MGB, a.k.a. the "Crapmobile of Glory"! While serving time in the Navy from 80-83 in Hawaii.🎉
It was a real piece of crap! Electric issues, a diva carburetor—you name it, it had it! But I still loved that junker! 😂
Darkness struck when the headlights randomly went out. The carburetor flooded the engine like a temperamental diva. Unpredictable, to say the least! 🌊💥
But I missed that troublemaker! It taught me patience, resilience, the metric system, and the art of DIY repairs (duct tape and prayers included). 🙏🔧So, embrace breakdowns and enjoy the ride! Remember, the worst cars create the best memories. 😁✨

[tenorman]

I used to work as a Royal Mail driver. One day I was sitting at traffic lights in Acton Vale West London. The Dodge Van I was driving had sliding doors. It was a hot day so both doors open held back with the seat belts lol ( pre seat belt law) I was sitting there singing away when I heard someone say, Sing up. I turned to my left and there was Valerie Singleton, beaming a smile at me from her MGB Roadster top down. this was about 1978/79 so I guess yes she did get to keep the car

[brendanoneill]

Terry Waite owned an MG B, this car was restored by mgoc after his release as a hostage. Though not as rich he was famous as an envoy

[plap.]

Love the content. Brings back my youth, riding in my dad's old 64 B roadster. It was British racing green with knock off wires, had no top, just the tonneau cover. The exhaust ripped off every weekend and got fixed during the week for the next weekend, a viscous circle. Also the door latches weren't that great so the doors would pop open on occasion, one time took me with it going 45mph around a corner. I rolled across the street into a dirt road, not even a scratch. I was three and remember it like yesterday. Some how I am still fond of these cars and those memories

[CharlesV]

Singer and musician Richard Thompson had a great little song, "MGB-GT". Presumably he also actually owned one, as he wrote, "Oh, my MGB-GT she's a runner now..." while also comparing her to an Alpine, an Austin-Healey 3000, and perhaps a couple others. Very cool song; absolutely puts one in the mood to buy one! No doubt it would have been unseemly for him to be extolling the virtues of a Mazda Miata MX-5!

[rustybearden]

I learned to drive a stick shift on my high school buddy's Mom's 1972 purple MGB roadster - pristine and lovingly maintained by her gearhead husband who loved all things British Leyland. What a beautiful car, lovely custom exhaust note, Weber carbs and a mild racing cam. Thus began my love affair with open topped British roadsters leading me to purchase a brand new, 1980 Triumph TR8 convertible fully optioned in Aztec Gold. To this day, MGBs still turn my head in traffic and bring back nostalgic memories of sunny summer days as a teenager.

[madalynmcgoun]

Loved this video. Thanks for sharing. Love my red 77 Midget, and an MGB may be in my future. Beautiful little sports cars.

[robertbrill]

I had a 65 MGB in the 1980 and it was great! It proved to be great transportation in the winter and summer in Boulder CO, USA. I'd love another!

[Lightw]

I've never heard it called a poor man's Aston Martin. I had a Corgi one when I was a kid.

[kaimana]

Fun video and it's great to see the new content coming from your channel! Want to call out a few misses though (which probably hold more weight for those of us in North America):

-Steve Prefontaine (this is a HUGE miss - 'Pre' was the the James Dean of the running world, helped inspire the 1970's running boom, the first athlete sponsored by Nike ever, American Record Holder in many distance events) owned a 1973 MGB which he unfortunately died in in 1975.
-Leonard Cohen (writer of "Hallelujah", famous Canadian poet, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member) owned an MGB GT
-Linda Ronstadt (one of the most commercially successful musicians of all time) owned an MGB GT
-Jaden Smith (son of actor Will Smith) owns an MGB and the only reason I mention him is because he had a pretty neat psychedelic wrap job done to it.

[nikamichi]

Richard Thompson - "Oh my MGB-GT she's runner now"

[yorkiegilly]

Being a petrolhead from a young age and then a mechanic of long standing I have always liked M.G.s and had a couple years ago and a couple of Magnettes, a number of Metro M.G. Turbo"s and a 50s beauty as a teenager, but being over 6 ft tall it was always going to be a struggle ?.
Having owned my own Garage & still do a little renovating in my 70s I have owned most model cars & motorcycles over the years . Recently I have been running a ex hill climb Triumph TR 7, which was a utter surprise how good it was, as my last one which was a very tidy late model but broke down at every opportunity . I fancied a change so bought a White 1975 G.T. hardtop off an old fella in London, as it was his pride and joy the car is almost mint with tons of old paperwork, it is certainly put together better than the Tr 7 and the motor is more noisy & it"s slightly easier to enter and the sunroof dont leak, but I found the Triumph easier to drive .I own other classic cars but am looking forward to using the M.G. now I am firmly in my third childhood [my lads, say ] . Now back in the fold - so to speak, I will subscribe, happy motoring and good video ! .

[MrTimeXTime]

My father, on hearing of his transfer to Santa Monica, bought a 1970(?)MGB-GT in BRG to drive the canyons to work. Quite the Sporting Gentleman

[mgmgf]

what a fantastic list The MGC at the end look brand new

[julianthornton]

I have a 70 B roadster, it was owned by one of the members of the band Oasis, not sure which one but I don`t let it spoil the enjoyment of a true classic! love the channel .

[fenderac]

As a footnote to the King’s MGC GT, Abingdon prepared two body shells, the first of which got damaged whilst at the works, so the second one had to be hastily prepared. The car has now been passed onto William the Prince of Wales.

[mbrant]

Clearly this list is incomplete, as I was nowhere to be found on it!