The MGB is probably the most popular British sports car, and its many people’s first experience of classic car purchase and ownership. However, there’s a few pitfalls along the way for unwitting buyers so we’ve put together ten tips that anyone buying an MGB should think about.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:11 Is an MGB right for you?
02:22 Learn about model variations
03:33 Consider Performance
04:39 Join a club
05:30 How much work?
06:54 Research the market
07:45 Drive lots of MGBs!
08:26 Find a local specialist
09:28 Inspect Everything
12:01 Buy the best car you can afford
Books
Essential Buyers Guide https://amzn.to/45Vx2qH
Haynes Manual https://amzn.to/3rgjp6A
MGB Restoration Manual https://amzn.to/3RnTnsA
MGB Service Guide https://amzn.to/3RqBB8i
MGB Official Workshop Manual https://amzn.to/3Lr52mW
Practical Classics MGB Restoration https://amzn.to/4852ofu
Guide to Purchase and Restoration https://amzn.to/3RtF7hH
Websites
MG Owners Club https://www.mgownersclub.co.uk
MG Car Club https://www.mgcc.co.uk
MGB Register https://www.mgbregister.org
Autotrader https://www.autotrader.co.uk
Classic Car Weekly https://www.classiccarweekly.co.uk
Former Glory https://www.classicmg.co.uk
Videos
MG Owners Club Buyers Guide to the MGB • The MGOC buyer's guide to the MGB
Classics World • MGB Buying Guide Classic British Sp...
Hagerty MGB Buyers Guide • MGB | Buyer's Guide
Local Specialists
Dillybrook Classic Cars https://dillybrook.co.uk
N.E.Motors (Rolling Road) https://www.nemotors.co.uk/