The split rear bumper was offered in 70 (I have a 70 BGT). The year that I
would think ideal for me would be 71 or 72, which ever had the dash with
the glovebox.. I'm going to convert the dash in my 70 to the newer dash
when I get the money and time... Emissions stuff can be removed pretty
easily from my 70 and from my dads 72. There was a few carb changes along
the way too, dont rememeber what the year markers for those were..
Geoff
This one time, at band camp, Phil Bates wrote:
> Depends on what you want. For simplicity, and classic looks, most say
> '67 or before. They have the chrome bumpers (and overriders), a lower
> ride, no emmissions, a metal dash, the vertical slatted grille, and
> spokes on the steering wheel. For the even more purest point of view,
> pre- '65 with a 3 main engine and "refrigerator" door handles. Up to
> about '74 the ride was still low, and then it raised, and they also got
> more emmissions and crash bumpers. Crash dashes came in '68, along with
> the first emmissions - smog pumps. Also in '68 were better rear axles
> and better (4 synchro) transmissions. Some people like the later rubber
> bumpers and the more aerodynamic look of them. Also some people like
> the "split bumper" that was offered one year only (I think it was '71).
>
> So, that pretty much covers that years - it depends on what you like.
>
> Phil Bates
>
> Dan DiBiase wrote:
>
> > Is there a consensus on the 'ideal' year of MGB? I had
> > heard that 1971 was the 'best' year - best being
> > defined as ultimate combination of features, looks,
> > (lack of) smog/safety stuff, mechanical development,
> > etc.
> >
> > I'm looking at a '69 (long-term) project car that I
> > may be able to get cheaply as a teaching tool, so I
> > don't have to take my 76 off the road as I experiment
> > and learn...
> >
> > What are the thoughts of the listers?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > =====
> > Dan D
> > Dayton, NJ
> > 76 MGB Tourer - Brooklands Green
> >
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