My Initials Are MBG So..

"Denver Is Stuck In The 90s" (denver80222)
08/15/2014 at 02:26 • Filed to: None

I think I should own a MGB in my lifetime. What do you guys think?

DISCUSSION (31)

Zibodiz > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/15/2014 at 02:28

Any excuse to own an MGB is a good one.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/15/2014 at 02:29

If you can afford to keep it running, go right on ahead.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Zibodiz
08/15/2014 at 02:30

I just want a car that says MG on the grille. That way I can tell non-car people that I had the car specially made for me

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
08/15/2014 at 02:31

Thats why Im glad I have an excuse, without one I couldnt justify it

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/15/2014 at 02:32

Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard
08/15/2014 at 02:33

Never thought of a Gwagen that way, I guess it does have my initials

jbm0866 > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/15/2014 at 02:39

Sure, just make sure you buy two, one to drive (occasionally) and one for spare parts. I had a college roomie that did just that...two 73 MGB's. Whenever he called me I knew it was for a roadside assist/rescue...otherwise he never called.

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/15/2014 at 02:44

MGBs are arguably the best classic car you could own and run, especially as a first classic car. The fan base is huge and there is so much support in parts supply that I believe one can build an entirely new MGB from scratch.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/15/2014 at 02:51

http://images.autospeed.pics/automobile/www…

Mazda Biante Granz

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard
08/15/2014 at 02:54

Ummm Minivan?

aneightballandtwohookers > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/15/2014 at 02:55

everyone who enjoys driving should own an mgb

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut
08/15/2014 at 02:55

minus the frame (or tube chassis would work)

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/15/2014 at 03:06

True. You'll either have to source a bare frame or have a new one made.

If you lived in the UK and didn't want to spend so much in maintenance, you could pick up Fs and TFs for low low prices. They might not be as fun or as reliable as an MX-5, but they did outsell the Mazda over there which means they're common and cheap to buy.

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/15/2014 at 03:08

I have many fond memories of my friend's (crappy) MGB in high school. It was fun to drive but there was never a time when everything actually worked at once. If you're mechanically inclined and want to do some of your own wrenching, that could be fun.

Fun car in the summer though. And it sounded great.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut
08/15/2014 at 03:09

Ya, I'm not in the UK, but that would be nice. Pre '74 MGBs in Denver are going for about double what type-1 beetles are going for, which is like 7-8k in drivable condition. so, their not too bad

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > NotUnlessRoundIsFunny
08/15/2014 at 03:10

I really know nothing about working on engines but I am good with my hands and want to learn.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/15/2014 at 03:12

yep. 8 seater too.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard
08/15/2014 at 03:15

I cant tell if you are serious or trying to make me want a minivan as a joke

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/15/2014 at 03:19

¯\_()_/¯

RPM esq. > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/15/2014 at 04:19

A G-wagen would actually fit your initials better.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > RPM esq.
08/15/2014 at 04:28

But...

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/15/2014 at 05:02

I could swear there was a company that was making the unibodies for these again. Might have been a little while ago so I'm not sure if they're still about.

Minardi Gras > TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut
08/15/2014 at 05:48

Never. Never buy an MGF.

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > Minardi Gras
08/15/2014 at 05:52

Our family had an MG F. It was nice.

Minardi Gras > TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut
08/15/2014 at 05:54

My (ex)girlfriend had two. I disagree.

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > Minardi Gras
08/15/2014 at 06:04

Really? Why? Did her's break down all the time? 'Cause ours never did, it ever gave a moment of mechanical trouble in the two or three years we had it.

McMike > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/15/2014 at 07:43

Do it.

First rule of British car* buying - Buy the nicest one you can find.

*Non high-dollar collectables like Jaguars, Aston Martins, Austin Healeys, Morgans, Lotus, etc. Cars like MGs, Trumphs, and Minis aren't high-dollar cars, so restoring them yourself will be more expensive than buying someone else's work. Then again, if restoring is what you want to do, then ignore what I said.

Parts for MGs aren't that pricy, really. They put that B-series engine in so many things. Try pricing E-Type parts...

Bycjoe > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/15/2014 at 08:17

I had a 76 midget for my first car, I spent more time fixing it than driving it but that's just part of the appeal, my suggestion would get a pre-76 for chrome bumpers and before all the emission junk, although you can just remove the emission stuff. All in all there fun cars and you feel very connected, you smell the oil burning, hear the parts falling off, I wouldn't have traded it for anything. Make sure your tetanus shot is up to date.

Ilike_cougars > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/15/2014 at 09:47

Make sure its the right one the GTs

MGB GT

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/15/2014 at 10:19

My birthday is 9/14 and for that I really want a Porsche 914.

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/15/2014 at 14:19

I really know nothing about working on engines but I am good with my hands and want to learn.

Based on my experience, you'll have plenty of opportunity to "learn" with an MGB. :-)