10 Facts about the MGB you may not know!

With thanks to David Knowles superb “Superlative MGB” book – ISBN 978-1785009419

[timothyproksch]

My stepdad worked as a sales manager for an mg dealership in the Detroit area in about 1976 . With that job a new car comes with it usually every week or two until it’s sold . He would bring a brand new one home ever night. He’d let me drive them all I wanted. I was about twenty. I waited for him to get home every night and I was gone. It was wow.

[danielhoffman]

It was nice to learn a few facts I did not know. I have a early 1963 MGB with 37, 000 miles on it. Drives like new.

[johnecriteser]

Excellent content. I only drive MGS and I'm a life- long Detroiter. Thank you for sharing. I'll be driving my '77 roadster to work in about two hours. Thanks for sharing.

[murrayblack]

As a long time 1974 MGB GT Owner I would like to thank you for the very interesting video you put together. Your researchers are to be commended for that stunning effort.
Thankyou

[ruckusracing]

Pleasantly surprised! Did not know 8 of the 10. Fully expected it to be the other way around.

[ThomasTomAczel]

The MGB assembly line photo shown earlier in this videowas actually taken in Sydney Australia, not in the Abingdon, UK factory.Over 9, 000 MGB roadsters were assembled in Australia between 1963 and 1972.

[thesprinkleddonutforge]

Just got a 1977 mgb roadster home yesterday by trailer. 15 years of non use has hurt the poor car but I am determined to restore it.
Not a cosmetic restoration, mechanical. It is of course the American style with the wheel on the left inside. Thank you from TEXAS

[obus]

I worked for BL at their Canadian headquarters (1974-76). It was fitting you ended with a GT in British Racing Green...my favourite! One of the best jobs I ever had!

[davidarnold]

I owned a 1965 black convertable MGB reg DDV 800C. It was an ex Devon Police car. It was the start of my owning several 'Bees. Loved them all!!
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[philsmgb]

One thing I think is hilarious is when they started putting automatic transmissions in the cars, the road testers were not allowed to drive them until they got trained. Also, on a lot of the last year cars like mine (April '80) the radiator was pushed to the front of the cars and the transmission tunnel was widened because there was hope of keeping MG alive with the eight cylinder and bigger transmission.

[jimthompson]

Have been selling MGBs since the 1980's but didn't know all 10 facts. Retired now with a 1967 MGBGT to keep me busy.
Designer was Don Head at Abingdon. sadly missed in the Oxfordshire area and his own car was a bit special.
Tyre pressures seem to be vague on advice. We ( my former colleague and I ) reckon 28 F and 24 R gave a nice ride and good turn in.

[proto]

My mother bought a brand new 1968 MGB (black) when I was 11 years old. I learned oil changes and tune ups on the car. She gave it to my older sister about 1972 or 1973, who ran it hard, then ran it without oil and destroyed the engine.

I remember my mother being furious when she happened to see my sister race the MGB through a "lay by" on the Taconic to pass slower traffic which blocked her. But she didn't lose the car, and continued to beat the poor thing to death. Oh well.

[Majorrogerragland]

I bought a brand new 1969 MGB in BRG from Wayne Jones Moters in Miami.
The first Modification was a roll bar, followed by a 45 DCOE Weber Carburetor, ported & polished shaved head, headers, heaver front sway bar and add rear Sway Bar. I purchased a set the Daytona Waldren Moters race car Minilite wheels.
I also ditched the OEM Dunlap tires and used Michlin ZX tires.
I enjoyed the car for 8 years, I wish I still had it.
Many years later, somewhere around 1990, I was given a non-running 1974 MGB.,
This one was a project and received a 302 Ford VB in the St. Cloud High School auto shop.

[schrenk]

There's always something new to learn about these LBCs.
Thank you for this list.

[CGQ]

Discussing V4 and V6 options at 2:51, shows image of V8 (very modern one at that).

[JonBridges]

A fact I read somewhere that I find interesting is that there is a relationship between the design of the orginal Ford Mustang and the 71/72 ‘fishmouth’ MGB because some Ford engineers who’d worked on Mustang were brought over to collaborate on the design. the fishmouth recessed grill is reminiscent of the grill of the Mustang, gives it a sportier look rather than the classic British look, and apparently that’s due to the influence of the Ford engineers. Not sure how true that is, who the engineers were, what other influence they had but I’d be interested to find out more. Thanks for the video - I enjoyed it.

[daveyacarter]

Another great video. Thanks. Looking forward to the next one 😊

[mtacoustic]

Had a used 1961 Renault Caravelle as my first car in high school. Great little machine! Had a few 'French' oddities; but that just gave it more character! Wish I still had it!!

[THOMMGB]

That was pretty good! I knew about the MGB police cars and some of the Rostyle information. Didn't know it was from a Detroit, Michigan company. The rest I had no clue about and I've been living the MGB dream since 1973 when I bought a 1968 MGB. Still have it and it looks very nice.

[grenvillephillips]

The MGB GT was my favourite and I loved the distinctive and instantly recognisable sound of its engine. I cursed the day the model was given rubber bumpers.