I'm not sure how familiar the ol' MGB is to the people of Oppo, but it's time I find out. I recently went and bought myself one for two reasons: no rust, nice paint, cheap price. I suppose that's actually three reasons. But, I found myself buying a car that I have had absolutely no interest in for the last 18 years. Worst part - I probably won't even fit in it!

Regardless of my second thoughts, I do still find myself enjoying the idea of making money off of this P.O.S MG. I find myself knowing a lot less on the cars than I thought, mainly with values.

We'll see how she goes, and I'll keep everyone posted on the progress if you wish.

Cheers.

I'm just kidding, this is totally safe for work. I took the top off the ol' MGBeater and am hoping to have the frame spray painted and properly straightened before I apply the new top. Oh by the way, I bought a new top.

Part of me wishes I didn't because a) it was a lot of money and b) the old one wasn't terrible, but whatever helps get this thing out of my garage the fastest, I'll manage.

Mechanically, this thing runs like a top! We've taken it down the road quite a few times now and have found that it's not cold blooded. Once we got the clutch worked in (had to replace the slave and clutch master) we got this thing shifting smooth and riding nice. Choke likes to hang up, but that also could have been because it was hanging outside the car when we bought it. That's now back in place, we'll see if it helps.

Next up is pulling the motor and replacing all the gaskets. I ordered several kits from Moss in order to hopefully find where the oil is seeping and stop if from continuing. It could also use a coat of fresh blue spray paint as well.

Interior needs to be sorted, mainly the carpets. One of this car's drawbacks when I sell it will be the massive tear in the drivers seat. Personally it doesn't bother me, so I'm more than happy keeping it there for the next owner to deal with. Oh, and the pioneer stereo is a must on this thing. I applaud whoever left a Now That's What I Call Music 6 CD in there for me to enjoy.

Until next time, I'm hoping MG doesn't stand for Many Gremlins, because I've already found enough to make me want to crash the car into a tree.

Well, I lied. The MG is home after a long few weeks to get a trailer together. The plan was to drive it but the slave boot was letting air in and there was no clutch. Plan B was trailer it and Plan C was start it in gear and speed shift 20 miles in a car that's been off the road for 10 years. Thank god Plan B came through.

Since then we ordered a new slave and clutch master cylinder and now I have some clutch pedal. In the midst of putting that all in, we also have to replace the brake cylinder as well. Thankfully that came with the car, so no more added expenses. Unless it doesn't work.

Finally, although we have yet to throw that in, I want to bleed all the lines because they were loaded with unhealthy amounts of grimflatch that I don't want to deal with. Hopefully by then she is on the road and on her way to receive a 2023 inspection sticker. Should probably get it running on all 4 before that happens though, as only 2 are doing their job correctly.

I would have been more than happy to share some photos but they are not uploading here for whatever goddamn reason. I hate technology. Maybe that's what drew me closer to this depressed MG.

Stay classy, Oppo.
~Andrew H.

I'm a DriveTribe refugee that moved in after finding myself interested in this community. It's a cool place, and I'm glad I joined (so far...) I'm living my life one car at a time.

Driveway includes:
~1997 Dodge Ram Sport
~2003 Toyota Tacoma
~1977 MG MGB

I hate each of them in their own way.

@madefromtoasters
This plus many other pictures with cracks, holes, and horror.

One of my favorite parts of living where I do is that the local racetrack brings in and interesting collection of cars every now and again. My town may be small with only 1,800 inhabitants, but sometimes it collects some pretty unique pieces. Best small town in the world? No.

But it's nice regardless.

Do you folks see anything you like? I'll take the Porsche closely followed by the truck.

@WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAthenGTInowA4 If some thing like a dump truck registry exists, I would say that based on the way this little truck folds itself in half, it belongs in the registry. I did ask the DMV to give me the privilege of road registering it as a dump truck but that didn't happen for obvious reasons. See? Dump truck.

@Vondon302 Only other one I've got currently is another quick shot from when I first looked at the car. It's got a nice top, apart from the obvious in this photo...

@Billy-Smith I contacted a guy on one of these and almost pulled the trigger. Glad I didn’t because they are just notorious for problems. Once I have enough money that I can waste, one will surely be in my garage for a little while.

@WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAthenGTInowA4 This is true. Until then, 4WD limits the fold when moving the truck around the lawn and reverse straightens the truck back out. It's either reverse everywhere or sacrifice some good pressure treated wood out in the lumber pile.

Being young doesn’t help. 18 years old and suffering from back issues even science can’t define. Don’t get old, kids.

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@415s30 I’m surprised at the amount of Jensen Healys that I’m seeing come up for sale as of late. But ONLY in the last few months.

Currently looking to buy one for the right price. They are just too obscure to really find in decent shape with decent mileage for a decent price. I agree that they look like Wall Street rides rather than a waitress’ way to get to work, but I also think they’ve aged better than Ryan Reynolds. They still look brand new.

You can definitely tell it’s an older build but that’s exactly what I’d want from a hot rod. Pardoning the four doors perhaps. Well worth the wait me thinks.

I want my next to be either a late C3 or C4 so I can get my hands on one prior to the values going up. Looking at this is really making me consider the second option. Looks really impressive.

I hope it works out for you. Although how necessary is AC in a car like this? I know it's black and all but it shouldn't be that bad with the windows down and the roof out no?

@FourMalibus I haven’t don’t have enough highway experience to consider myself an expert but I’ve found this is the best thing to do. If there is no reason for me to move over, I usually let them hang there for a while until they pass or I have to move over as well. Applying the brake or stepping on the gas depends on how far back the car is for me.

@facw I’ll disagree with this not to be unique but because... well, I disagree. If someone has their cruise set at 78 and another has it at 77 it takes like ten minutes for the one car to pass the other. Once it catches the other car it pulls out, but it takes a while for the car to perform the pass.

@Poor_sh Watkins Glen will always have you! One of the best tracks to watch the high speed prototypes imo