The MGB interior uses a number of small chrome and stainless steel components that contribute significantly to the overall impression of cabin quality. On a car that has been in service for decades, these items are frequently worn, cracked, discoloured, or missing, and because they are highly visible and frequently handled, their condition registers immediately. The window winder handle is one of the most used components in the MGB interior.
The original black plastic handle fitted from 1968 onwards featured a larger knob than the earlier type used on MkI cars. An alloy sports-style alternative is available for owners who want a more purposeful look, and a chrome-finished handle is offered with an improved internal bearing over the standard item, a practical upgrade as well as a cosmetic one. The escutcheon that fits at the base of the winder handle where it meets the door card protects the trim panel from scuffing during winding and was fitted to 4-synchro cars from 1968 to approximately 1974, after which a flanged mounting screw was used instead. The cigar lighter was standardised on the GT during the 1972 model year and on the roadster from 1973, becoming standard across all remaining markets from February 1975.
Earlier cars left the factory without a 12-volt power outlet, an absence that becomes increasingly inconvenient on a car used regularly, where charging a phone, running a dashcam, or powering a sat-nav requires either a dedicated wiring modification or a trailing cable. A cigar lighter provides a standard 12-volt socket that accepts all universal accessories and chargers, installed cleanly into the dashboard or console. It is available in two versions, a chrome knob unit with polished finish that complements a well-detailed interior, and a black knob alternative. Engine bay chrome and stainless items address the presentation of the engine compartment on a car where the bonnet is frequently opened at shows or during regular maintenance.
Stainless and polished chrome covers for the rocker cover, oil filler cap, and similar visible items lift the appearance of an otherwise functional engine bay and complement a well-detailed restoration. On a car presented to concours standard or simply kept in good order, these finishing details make a visible difference.