MG B MK II (Black Bumper)
Overview
| Produced: |
1974-1980 |
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| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,2 seats(2+2 Coupe Hatchback) Sports,2 doors,2 seats(2+2) Coupe,2 doors,2 seats(Coupe Hatchback) Sports,2 doors,2 seats |
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1798cc | S4 OHV | BMC B-Series | 80.26mm x 89mm |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 mph | 11.5 s | 24 mpg |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855201747 | MG MGB & MGB GT AKD3259 & AKD4957 | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
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Beauty and the 'B' - The styling debate |
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| Publication | Classic Cars January 2012 | |||
| Beauty and the 'B' - The styling debate - Pretty, but not too sexy. Spritely, but not dangerous. Its designer Done Hayter and other top stylists debate why we're still in love with the 50-year-old MGB. | ||||
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Buying Guide - MG B 1962-1981 |
132 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics April 2010 | |||
| Buying Guide - MG B 1962-1981 - All Bs are stylish and practical, but the rubber bumper version is a steal. | ||||
| Article |
MGB Sexier than ever |
42 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars October 2006 | |||
| MGB Sexier than ever - The MGB is the uniquitous classic car, so popular that you either love it or resent it. But with a story as charming as its simple technology, it's easy to dall for the B. And you can make any one faster, sharper and better - it's worth a second look. | ||||
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The MGB years |
48 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars October 2006 | |||
| The MGB years - If you had to epitomize the world of classic cars with one image, it would be the MGB, in its British homeland and the world at large, the B stirs strong passions. Here's the tale of a true icon. | ||||
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Fun, Cool, Sexy, Cheap - £3000-5000 Roadsters |
74 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars October 2004 | |||
| Fun, Cool, Sexy, Cheap - £3000-5000 Roadsters - Seventies’ style is back in vogue. £5000 could buy you any one of these fabulous roadsters. So come on, what are you waiting for? 1977 MGB Roadster, 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible, 1974 Jensen-Healey, 1978 Fiat 124 Spider | ||||
| Article |
Me and my MGB |
76 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars February 2004 | |||
| Meet MGB owner Peter Townsend, who drove his rubber-bumper roadster to Bosnia and back for a bet, and raised £1000 for charity. | ||||
| Article |
Topless Beauties |
36 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 2003 | |||
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Topless Beauties - The best British sports car ever? Probably. The public loved the Roadster in its formative years and it stormed through the Sixties in style. But did it improve like a fine wine or age disgracefully? Kevin Leaper investigates the growing pains of MG’s superstar. |
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| Article |
Buyers Guide MGB 1962-1980 |
118 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics January 2003 | |||
| Buyers Guide - MGB 1962-1980. Affordably priced, fun to drive and mechanically simple, the MGB has it all. Throw in top-notch parts availability and you have one of the most practical classics available. | ||||
| Article |
Classics to use every day - MGB Mk I-III Roadster. |
37 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 2001 | |||
| Classics to use every day - MGB Mk I-III Roadster. | ||||
| Article |
Class of 62 |
54 |
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| Publication | Octane April 2012 | |||
| Class of 62 - It's 50 years since the launch of the Selby Cobra, MGB, Lotus Elan and Ferrari 250GTO. Happy birthday, legends all. | ||||
| Article |
Living the dream - Budget MGBs: 13k roadster or £2k GT? |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart February 2012 | |||
| Living the dream - Budget MGBs: 13k roadster or £2k GT? - With an unlimited budget, most MGB fans would snap up an early roadster. But for cash-strapped buyers, there are some equally tempting alternative routes to ownership. | ||||
| Article |
Happy birthday faithful friend |
90 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car January 2012 | |||
| Happy birthday faithful friend - It's the car that introduced millions to sports car motoring, and in 2012 the MGB marks its half-century. Former owner Alastair Clements pays tribute. | ||||
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Classic to restore |
39 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart March 2011 | |||
| Classic to restore - It's at this time of the year that many of us consider our next project. But which classics make the best choices right now? Paul Guinness chooses six of his most recommended classic to restore. Morris Minor, MGB & MGB GT, Classic Mini, Ford Anglia 105E, Triumph TR5, Austin-Healey Sprite. | ||||
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Buyer's Guide Express - MGB (1962-1980) |
86 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 22/29 December 2010 | |||
| Buyer's Guide Express - MGB (1962-1980) - The most popular classic ever? BEN WANKLYN guides you through the A-Z of MG's immortal B. | ||||
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Buyer's guide - Simply the best MG? |
94 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart June 2009 | |||
| Buyer's guide - Simply the best MG?- Cheap to buy, fun to drive, great to work on - the MGB has it all. | ||||
| Article |
Winter Warmers |
94 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car March 2006 | |||
| Winter Warmers - MG's sports GTs - roadsters with roofs - are practical classic transport all year round. David Richards leaves his thermals at home to compare the A, B and C. | ||||
| Article |
Starter Classic - MGB Roadster |
178 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car September 2005 | |||
| Starter Classic - MGB Roadster - Britain’s best-selling sports car makes a great first classic, explains Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| Article |
Buying power - MGB Roadster |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 4 August 2005 | |||
| Buying power - MGB Roadster - With timelessly elegant stying, simple underpinnings and unrivalled spares support, the MGB Roadster proves that you can enjoy two-seater open top classic fun without the hassle, as SIMON GOLDSWORTHY discovers. | ||||
| Article |
Marque Five - The Best MGs! |
35 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart August 2004 | |||
| Marque Five - The Best MGs! - Whatever your thoughts on MG, you can’t deny it’s the archetypal British Sporting marque. Paul Guinness picks five of the best models to buy right now. MGA, MGB, Midget, Magnette MkIII & IV, MGF | ||||
| Article |
HQ Calling - The Lost Traveller; the MG year, by Steve Wilson |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart June 2004 | |||
| HQ Calling - The Lost Traveller; the MG year, by Steve Wilson - Steve takes his first GT up to MG Heartland in Cambridgeshire for a personal seminar on 'B's.. | ||||
| Article |
Affordable Sports Cars - Supplement |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart May 2004 | |||
| Affordable Sports Cars - Supplement - Austin-Healey 3000, Jaguar XK120, MGB, Daimler SP250, Triumph Spitfire MK IV, MG Midget 1500. | ||||
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MGB Forever! |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart May 2004 | |||
| MGB Forever! - While our man Steve Wilson gets to grips with his rubber-bumpered MGB GT, Dave Bowers uncovers a little red Roadster. And a shiny Roadster, it is, too... | ||||
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