What is the most desirable MGB?
A brief review of the MGB’s history provides an easy answer to what is considered the “best” MGB to buy: The cars from model years 1966 and 1967 get that accolade.
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Are MGB GT going up in value?
Values are still rising, albeit slowly, making the MGB a tempting alternative to a savings account and an empty driveway.
What does the B stand for in MGB GT?
MGB. Mini-GameBoy (gaming system)
What is the MPG for an MGB GT?
25 mpg
Fuel consumption: 25 mpg.
Is buying an MGB a good investment?
These cars are an incredibly good investment
If you look at all the MG MGBs on sale, you will easily notice the trend that the value of these cars has been growing steadily over the last ten years. As these cars gradually become rarer on the market (especially limited edition cars), their price goes up.
Are MGBs a good investment?
The MGB is still an affordable, usable classic investment. If you are looking at simple money making then I would say a classic Mini would be your best bet on that front. Cheap parts and if done properly a good return on your investment.
What is a MGB GT worth?
NADAguides is more generous, giving a 1966 MGB/GT a range of $8,950 to $25,600, and a ’73 version, one of $7,025 to $21,700. Across the board, these figures are now closer to the 1966 and ’73 MGB, the latter of which now NADA values a bit less than the GT in “low” retail, and a bit more in “high” retail.
How many Mgbs are left?
There are 465 MG MGB left in the UK with an MOT. 0.0014% of all UK vehicles are MG MGB.
Is MGB GT reliable?
An MGB will run reliably if you maintain it. It nees tune-ups, oil changes, and “looking over” regularly. Sometimes wires may come loose (a simple fix) or the carbs may come out of tune (ditto) and sometimes they develop little problems of other types.
How fast is an MGB GT?
125 mph
MGB GT V8. MG began offering the MGB GT V8 in 1973 powered by the aluminium block 3,528 cc Rover V8 engine, first fitted to the Rover P5B. The 193 lb⋅ft (262 N⋅m) of torque allowed it to reach 60 mph (97 km/h) in 7.7 seconds and go on to a 125 mph (201 km/h) top speed.
How many MGBs are left?
How much is a 1970 MGB GT worth?
Vehicle Valuation Analysis
Bodystyles | Median Sale |
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GT Coupe | $6,919 |
Roadster | $11,262 |
How many MGB GT V8 were made?
2591
Introduced 1973 – 1976 total of 2591 produced
The MGB GT V8 was one of those perfect matches of components it really was surprising it took a private entrepreneur, Ken Costello, to bring it to the market place.
How many MGBs were sold in the US?
The MGB was the best-selling sports car in history until the arrival of the Mazda Miata, with a total of 512,243 MGBs produced between 1962 and 1980. The majority (298,052) were exported to North America.
How much horsepower does a MGB GT have?
1968 MG MGB GT (73 kW / 99 PS / 98 hp) (for North America ) specs review.
How much is a 1974 MGB worth?
Prices for 1974 MGBs rose sharply, with the last chrome bumper roadsters rising to $4149 and MGB GT to $4495. The rubber bumper 1974 1/2 roadster actually cost less at $3925 but the chrome bumper car is preferred by collectors, since removal of the large rubber black makes the car look like earlier models.
How much does an MGB weigh?
2030 lb
Car Specifications – MGB ROADSTER 62-70
Vehicle Identification | |
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Toe-In | 1/16 to 3/32 in (1.5 to 2.3 mm) |
Unladen Weight | 1920 lb (871 kg) |
Curb Weight | 2030 lb (920 kg) |
Gross Weight | 2430 lb (1102 kg) max |
What year did MGB have rubber bumpers?
When the rubber-bumper MGB was introduced in September 1974, many considered it to be an unworthy addition to the British sports car stable. The classic chrome accents were gone, the handling was affected by the elevated ride height and the performance was diminished.
When did MGB get rubber bumpers?
1974
‘Argue all you like about the aesthetics of the rubber bumpers fitted to the MGB in 1974, but they were at least something new – on a car that had seen little development since its birth in 1962. Certainly MG dealers saw it that way, and did their best to get people excited about the new black-bumpered cars.
How much horsepower does a 1974 MGB have?
78.5 horsepower
It’s the car version of a combined tennis, golf, skiing, football and baseball champion. With 78.5 horsepower.
How many gallons does an MGB hold?
Car Specifications – MGB ROADSTER 62-70
Vehicle Identification | |
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Fuel Tank Capacity | Early 12 gal, late 14 gal |
Cooling System Capacity | 11.4 pints w/o heater, 12 pints w/ heater |
Sump Capacity | 9 pints |
Gearbox Capacity, non-overdrive | 5.6 pints |
What was last year for MGB chrome bumpers?
1974 MGB GT, Last of the chrome bumpers. SOLD.
When did they stop making chrome bumpers on cars?
From the 1950s through the early 1970s, chrome bumpers went from mild to wild, then back to mild again before government regulations affected their function and form. The demise of chrome bumpers began in 1968 when that year’s Pontiac GTO featured a plastic nose cap doubling as an impact-absorbing bumper.
What is the Mgbgt car?
The MGB is a two-door sports car manufactured and marketed from 1962 until 1980 by the British Motor Corporation (BMC), later the Austin-Morris division of British Leyland, as a four-cylinder, soft-top sports car. It was announced and its details first published on 19 September 1962.
What oil does an MGB use?
MGB Engine Oil Chart | ||
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MGB | 1962-80 | 20w/50 mineral |
MGB | 1962-80 | 10w/40 semi synthetic |
MGB | 1962-80 | XL30 mongrade |