MGB GT CIRCA 1979

goochy

Hi , thinking of buying one of these - but only thinking at present !!
i have never owned a classic before, what are they like to drive ?? very old fashioned? i wont be using everyday but dont have shares in topaz either !! what mpg can i expected to get on main road driving ?

more importantly i am 6''3 , will i fit ?

thanks in advance.

Dades

What kind of driving are you thinking of doing? MGs are loud, fun runabouts around the suburbs and national roads. Long trips on motorways will wear you out.

Driving one won't be like driving a modern car and will take some getting used to, but if you enjoy driving, the rawness of the whole experience is a pleasure. Think go-kart steering with classic sounds and smells !

Are you planning on driving year-round? Classics are less fun in the winter. Foggy windows, drafts, inferior heaters and, if your car is kept outside, potential issues from sitting in the wet are all hazards of ownership. That said, a car driven all year round is usually a happier car, (unless you've a heated garage to store it in).

I've only driven the roadster version so I can't comment on headroom in the 'B. Your best bet for all your questions is to drive one, take some time, and make a decision. Maybe someone here will have one and give you a go.

ba_barabus

I'm in the same boat. I'm looking for one later in the year (also going to consider an MX5).

You should fit, my experience is that width is more of an issue than height. They're very old fashioned to drive but that's half the fun really.

Rust is the most common issue and one you need to watch out for. Everything else can be easily sorted.

Incidentally if anyone near Nenagh has a B and would show me around one I'd be very grateful.

The Red Ace

A friend of mine has a pristine 1973 model with chrome bumpers that he hasn't used in a couple of years its indoor in a heated garage and he has mentioned a few times he is going to sell it .If either of you are interested pm me and I will give you his number

ba_barabus

The Red Ace wrote: »

A friend of mine has a pristine 1973 model with chrome bumpers that he hasn't used in a couple of years its indoor in a heated garage and he has mentioned a few times he is going to sell it .If either of you are interested pm me and I will give you his number

I'm not until later in the year so I'll pass for now.

goochy

with it being chrome bumper imagine its out of my price range , only looking to spend 2-3 k which is plenty for average condition rubber bumper mdl

The Red Ace

I have checked with him what kind of money he wants for it, asking 3250E

spooky donkey

got a 78 model a few years back. Sent it to our sprayer and he said it was rotten with rust and to dangerous to bother restoring so we scraped it. Got our money back on selling on the parts so it was not an expensive lesson. Have a good look for any rust issues on these cars if buying...

mb123

The Red Ace wrote: »

A friend of mine has a pristine 1973 model with chrome bumpers that he hasn't used in a couple of years its indoor in a heated garage and he has mentioned a few times he is going to sell it .If either of you are interested pm me and I will give you his number

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