Fish & Chips Classics

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With over half a million MGBs rolling off the production line and many thousands still on the road today, Paul Cowland asks, what is it that we love about the MGB and what makes it such a great classic today?  Paul says, ‘The MGB is the perfect starter classic, very nice to look at, very easy and fun to drive, very cheap to maintain with wonderful spares and specialist back up and a fantastic owners club, so if you’re coming into the hobby for the first time, it’s a great place to start’.

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The red Roadster V8 which Paul drove and was reluctant to hand the keys back, was built by us to demonstrate to customers where you can take an MGB in terms of development, delivering effortless power and refined luxury.  The ingredients for ourSuper Sports MGBV8 finished in Alfa Romeo Rosso Red, consisted of a 4ltr Stage III tuned Cross Bolted Morgan V8 engine producing 270Bhp, Electronic ignition, Edelbrock 4 Barrel Carburettor, Performance Fuel Pump, RV8 style down pipes, 5 speed gearbox, Limited Slip Diff, Composite Rear Springs, Anti-Tramp Bars, Panhard Rod, MGB Evolution 3 ball jointed front Suspension, 4 Pot aluminium front brakes & 24mm Vented Brake Discs, 5.5” x 15” Wire Wheels & Yokohama Tyres with a luxury interior, comprising Black Walnut Dash, Door Cappings, bespoke Motalita Wheel, Magnolia Instrumentation, Heated Seats, Electric windows, quality ICE and a Mohair Hood with Cabrio lining. 

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4.0 Litre V8 Engine

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4 Pot Vented Braking

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Sports Recliner Seats

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RV8 Style Manifolds

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Exclusive Bodyshell

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3.07:1 Crown Wheel & Pinion

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Aluminium Fuel Tank

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Uprated Heater

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Performance Fuel Pump

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Fuel Regulator

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Aluminium Radiator

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Five Speed Gearbox

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Mohair Cabrio Hood

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MGOC Spares were delighted to support CarandClassic.com, providing the cars for this great feature.  Our Managing Director, David Sculthorpe has owned his black, 1964 MGB since the early 90s.  It’s our company test-bed and customer demonstrator, featuring an array of quality comfort & performance upgrades comprising; Power Steering, Ball Jointed Front Suspension, 4 Pot Vented Braking, 2.0+ Stage II Powertec MGB Engine, 5 Speed Gearbox, Performance CSI Ignition with a sumptuous Red Leather Interior and Mohair hood.

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Is this a bit of you? MGOC Spares has an established reputation for developing quality V8 conversions under their supersports brand, with the parts and knowledge to help customers turn their dreams into reality.  A successful recipe starts with the right ingredients; click here to download our MGB V8 & Supersports parts catalogue.

Looking for your Dream ‘B’, with hundreds to choose from check out Car & Classic here.

This article has been written with the kind permission of Car & Classic.

 

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