1973 MG MGB GT
Built in 1973 this Mark II MGB GT is fitted with the later gearbox with synchromesh on all four gears and overdrive on third and fourth. An alternator replaced the dynamo and radial ply tyres were standard. Brakes were upgraded by fitment of a servo as standard. The Mk II MGB was slightly quicker than the Mk I MGB, more reliable and easier to drive.
Although the MGB GT is the Coupe version of the MG B Roadster, this one is fitted with a full length sliding Webasto sunroof. This means that unlike Roadsters the MG BGT is waterproof in the rain while the sunroof allows you to enjoy the best of our Summer weather, and it only takes about 10 seconds to open.
The MGB GT also benefits from a higher roof-line than the MGB Roadster, giving extra head room for taller drivers. The larger, taller windscreen also avoids the problem that some tall drivers had with the MGB Roadster where the top of the screen would be directly in their line of sight.
To make this car more usable as a daily car we are working through a series of upgrades which include the following (items generally supplied by either Moss Europe or the MG Owners Club MG OC):
1) Steel wheels replaced with alloy Mini Lites. (Moss Europe)
2) Heater matrix uprated to provide adequate heat in the Winter. (MGOC)
3) Heater motor and impellor uprated to improve heating and demisting. (MGOC)
4) Luggage cover fitted to boot area. (MGOC)
5) Modern radio with CD player fitted.
6) K&N Air filters and carburettor needles upgraded to AAA to improve engine breathing.
7) Brake disks replaced with drilled and grooved Powerstop disks (Powerstop Brakes)
8) Green Stuff brake pads fitted (Powerstop Brakes)
9) Rubber brake pipes replaced with stainless steel braided flexible brake pipes (Powerstop Brakes)
10) Plastic wheel arch liners to protect the inner front wings (Moss Europe)
11) Plastic front spoiler as fitted to Limited Edition MGs to reduce effects of cross winds and improve motorway stability (Moss Europe)
12) Plastic battery boxes to protect the pair of 6 volt batteries from the weather (MGOC)
For daily, weekend and weekly hire rates for our MG BGT, see the section on Hire Charges.
