New car!!!

Malt_Vinegar · 27 Apr 2011 at 21:31

Got my hands on my new car this afternoon at 2pm! Managed to get it insured and in for MOT by 4:45

Since my prelude got nailed, i had been looking for something to tinker with and drive on the weekends in the summer.

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1974 MG BGT, 75k on the clock, been in storage since 2006.

I suspect it will fail, but never know unless you try

At least then I will know what needs doing, and be able to get it legal.

Philz0r · 27 Apr 2011 at 21:33

better not show my dad, he's always wanted one of these!. looks imba

DM · 27 Apr 2011 at 21:34

Absolutely superb, i love them chrome bumper ones, you enjoy that, its got the webasto roof too

CaptainRAVE · 27 Apr 2011 at 21:34

Looks in pretty good condition (alothough you never can tell too much from the outside)!

LizardKing · 27 Apr 2011 at 22:15

Certainly a bit different to a Prelude!

Good luck that reliability :eek:

Lopéz · 27 Apr 2011 at 22:18

Chrome bumper B's look so, so much better than the rubber bumper ones.

DM · 27 Apr 2011 at 22:18

LizardKing said:
Certainly a bit different to a Prelude!

Good luck that reliability

They are reliable, its not like these new fangled MG's

DM · 27 Apr 2011 at 22:19

Lopéz said:
Chrome bumper B's look so, so much better than the rubber bumper ones.

Yea those black bumpers ruined them.

ng93 · 27 Apr 2011 at 22:24

om nom nom nom

if you dont mind me asking how much was it?

Lashout_UK · 27 Apr 2011 at 22:29

STICK A V8 IN IT!

Westyfield2 · 27 Apr 2011 at 22:51

Proper car

Got some mates with Chrome BGTs, lovely cars! :cool:

Phate · 27 Apr 2011 at 22:58

Lashout_UK said:
STICK A V8 IN IT!

I do believe Lashout is going to suffer a cardiac arrest if you don't do this

crinkleshoes · 28 Apr 2011 at 08:55

Nice find dude

MoNkeE · 28 Apr 2011 at 09:33

Oh wow, thanks to seeing this thread, I now really REALLY want an MGB!

NeverWinter · 28 Apr 2011 at 09:45

That looks like a nice, clean motor. Fingers crossed for the pass.

Vince · 28 Apr 2011 at 09:53

My mechanic is currently doing a ground up restoration of a red convertable one of these... awesome machines! I Like it, I like it a lot!

4T5 · 28 Apr 2011 at 10:34

I love these hard topped BGT's & that one looks pretty tidy, Let's hope it isn't rotten underneath & in the usual places, Good luck with the MOT.

Malt_Vinegar · 28 Apr 2011 at 11:09

IT ONLY BLEEDING WELL PASSED!!!
Nothing needed doing...

Some light corrosion on the discs, and some surface rust on some of the front suspension. Sills have been replaced at some time in the past, and are immaculate.

The chap seems to be genuinely suprised, and said "shes a solid old girl, thats for sure!"

Scania · 28 Apr 2011 at 11:17

Nice one!

I was shocked & chuffed to bits my e39 (at its age & miles) did the same, but THAT is a real bonus.

And for that age / build (with the greatest respect) to have no fail points speaks volumes as to its condition.

How much did you pay for it?

Malt_Vinegar · 28 Apr 2011 at 11:20

R420LA6X2/4MNA said:
Nice one!

And for that age / build (with the greatest respect) to have no fail points speaks volumes as to its condition.

How much did you pay for it?

Thats the best bit...

£0.00 + mot and new battery..

Passed onto me by my Dad. When I was about 8 I asked him if I could have it when he died! He decided not to wait that long

(im 27 now)