MG B
Overview
| Produced: |
1962-1967, 115898 produced. |
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| Types: |
Sports,2 doors,2 seats |
95 bhp @ 4500 rpm
0 - 50 mph - 8.5 secs
Standing Q - m - 18.7 secs
Fuel Consumption - 21 mpg
Max Speed - 103 mph
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1798cc | S4 OHV | BMC B-Series | 80.26mm x 88.9mm | 8.8 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU | 2 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 mph | 12.1 s | 26 mpg | 95 bhp 5400 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Drum |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855201747 | MG MGB & MGB GT AKD3259 & AKD4957 | Brooklands Books |
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| 1855200724 | MG MGB (US 79) AKM8098 | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Group Test - Modified MGBs |
56 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics September 2012 | |||
| Group Test - Modified MGBs - To celebrate the MGB's 50th birthday, we've brought together six uprated examples. John Simister finds our which is best. 1964 MGOC MGB Roadster, 1995 MG RV8, 1973 MGB GT V8, 1967 MGB GT6, 1973 MGB V8. | ||||
| Article |
1964 MGB |
48 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 2012 | |||
| 1964 MGB - For almost 35 years Jorn Muller-Neuhaus's MGB has been his daily driver - with one significant pause while he rebult it from a pile of wreckage. | ||||
| Article |
Beauty and the 'B' - The styling debate |
42 |
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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. | ||||
| Article |
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. | ||||
| Article |
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. | ||||
| Article |
Reality Restoration - An MG is born Part Ten |
76 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics July 2006 | |||
| Reality Restoration - An MG is born Part Ten - Mark Evans and his team have reached the end of a very long road in the MGB restoration. It's been tough work but it was worth the blood, sweat and tears. | ||||
| Article |
Reality restoration - An MG is born Part six |
72 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics April 2006 | |||
| Reality restoration - An MG is born Part six - When the paintjob goes down badly, the heater breaks and the screen-fitting is agony, stay positive. At least your workshop colleague isn't as flatulent as usual. | ||||
| Article |
Reality restoration |
68 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics November 2005 | |||
| Reality restoration - In the first of a series of colourful workshop reports, Mark Evans' reveals how he began his quest to rejuvenate a mouldy wreck for TV series An MG is Born. | ||||
| Article |
Rebuilding a True Classic - Engine Workshop - B-Series Part One |
108 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics August 2004 | |||
| Rebuilding a True Classic - Engine Workshop - B-Series Part One - California Classics of Hull shows Rob Hawkins how to strip, machine and rebuild a trusty British B-series engine from an MGB. | ||||
| 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 |
Buying Guide - MGB (1962-80) |
116 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars November 2002 | |||
| Buying Guide - MGB (1962-80) - Britain's best-known sports car, the MGB range makes perfectly practical everyday transport 40 years after its introduction - and it's a better drive than you might think. | ||||
| Article |
So many ways to be different |
52 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 2002 | |||
| So many ways to be different. With more modification parts available for the MGB than for any other classic, surely it would be rude not to indulge in a little tweaking? David Lillywhite explains how to do it. | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| Article |
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. | ||||
| Article |
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. | ||||
| Article |
Dream works |
30 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly October 2009 | |||
| Dream works - Owning an MGB had always been Roger Boys' dream, but the restoration didn't exactly go to plan. | ||||
| Article |
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 |
Buying power - MGB |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 28 June 2007 | |||
| Buying power - MGB - If ever a classic car has really needed no introduction, it's the MGB. So we won't waste out time here telling you about it. Just jump straight in to RICHARD GUNN's buyer's guide on the British sportscar with the biggest following of 'em all. Expert opinion comes from marque specialist Mal Williams of Lower Barn Classics. | ||||
| 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 |
Dr Whoosh! - 1972 MGB Historic FIA Racer |
66 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly February 2006 | |||
| Dr Whoosh! - 1972 MGB Historic FIA Racer - Retired GP Rod Longton now has more time to race his MGB. Paul Bussey reports. | ||||
| 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 |
The loneliness of the long distant runner |
114 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car June 2005 | |||
| The loneliness of the long distant runner - They reckon the humble MGB is the most practical, fun-to-drive and affordable classic. Martin Port puts the claim to the test, driving just his B for a month. He also meets a few like-minded owners and suggests rival sports car that still cut it as daily drivers. | ||||
| 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 |
Cover Feature - Best of British |
24 |
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| Publication | Classics August 2004 | |||
| Cover Feature - Best of British - When it comes to Classic roadsters, Britain leads the way. Carlin Gerbich drives five soft top two seaters that changed the world. Austin Healey 100, MGB Roadster, Triumph TR6, Reliant SS1, 1996 Lotus Elise. | ||||
| Article |
HQ Calling - The Lost Traveller; the MG year, by Steve Wilson |
32 |
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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. | ||||
| Article |
MGB Forever! |
8 |
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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... | ||||
| Article |
"The Garage Was to be Demolished, MG and all!" |
18 |
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| Publication | Classics Spring 2004 | |||
| "The Garage Was to be Demolished, MG and all!" - After being made redundant, Brian Loftus needed a project to keep him busy. As money was tight, the MG was restored on a budget, as Paul Bussey recalls... 1967 MGB GT | ||||
| Article |
Classics January 2002 pg 100 |
100 |
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| Publication | Classics January 2002 | |||
| MG Magnette ZA/ZB. Highly praised sporting saloons from the 1950s, but what are the ZA/ZB Magnettes like to maintain? Kim Henson takes a close look. | ||||
| Article |
Classics December 2001 pg 26 |
26 |
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| Publication | Classics December 2001 | |||
| Your Classics. Welded to his task. Hidden horrors awaited Phil Pope when he bought this Maestro Turbo. Undaunted, he taught himself to weld. . . | ||||
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