Re: Ideal MGB Year?

[Dave Quirt <quirt@sk.sympatico.ca>]

Scott:

I agree 100%. I have a '62 and a '63 and prefer them to any of the
rubber-bumper Bs that I have had in the past. On the other hand, I had a
'69 with overdrive and it was excellent too. I put overdrive into the
'62 and that makes a lot of difference on the highway!!! Top speed (done
once) was around 105 mph.

But I still prefer my A to any of my Bs!!

Dave Q.

MGBs 62, '63, '65 roadsters; '69 GT
MGAs '59 Twin-Cam roadster; '57 coupe


> From Scott Regel:
> I prefer the 63 B.  I had two of them and they were simple and a pleasure to 
>drive.  With no modifications I had the second one up to 98 mph and it still 
>wanted to keep going.  Unfortunately the road I was on ended in a small town 
>with a right turn.  It was easy to work on and I used it as a daily driver. 
>Never had to do much to it.  The only negative was the lack of overdrive! I 
>think I tuned the engine and carbs once in two years.  I have the 76 B now and 
>what a difference.  The 76 B is much slower and higher.  Although it does have 
>OD and a few other "modern" amenities.  I definitely think the 63 B was the 
>best.  I want another one...but I would keep the 76 B....but would trade both 
>for an "A"! <