10 Tips for MGB Buyers

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.mgb-register.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/