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Determining model year

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Subject: Determining model year
From: Allen.Bachelder@vt.edu (Allen Bachelder)
Date: Mon, 27 Mar 1995 16:34:42 -0500
Hi all,

I recently acquired what I think is a '74 MGB.  However, when I look at
the plate inside the door it says Manufactured 9/73.  Am I correct in
assuming that I have '74 model year MGB that was made in September '73, or
do I have at '73.  If so, it could be that MOT did a typo on my ownership.

Thanks,

Phil Hunt

'74? MGB

Phil -
There are THREE different '74 MGB models.  Those made from 9/73-on are '74s
in the US, but doesn't the UK go by the calandar year?  At any rate, these
'74s are identical to '73s regarding the bumpers.  I believe the January
'74 models were those with the Sabrina bumper guards on chrome bumpers.
Sometime, mid '74 the full rubber bumper models came out (the '74-1/2s?).

' Sounds to me like you have a proper early '74.  How does your VIN compare
with those shown in the chart in the front of the Moss catalog?

Allen Bachelder



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