On Mon, 27 Mar 1995, Allen Bachelder wrote:
>
> 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
>
>
>
Guys,a very good way to get access to technical experts who have the
answers to all these questions is to join up with the North American
MGB Register. I did and I have never been disappointed. Call Jai Deagan
JDEAGAN@aol.com or 1 800 NAMGBR1 and he will sign you up.
Keith Holdsworth <holdswo@io.org>
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