[saab]

My dad just got back to work with the news that he just purchased this.

It is a 1980 MGB Limited Edition I believe. Just over 60,000 miles and with all service records and history.

What do you guys (and galls) think?
-John

 

[Feanor]

DUDE! That car has flair.

 

[PinkFloyd]

They're unreliable but they're pure panache on a stick when they're going. Classy and a lot more individual than all the huge / ugly 4 x 4's and other pieces of throwaway metal that the majority of the sheep are driving.

Nice one!

Individuality is a good thing.

 

[jerb]

MGB... ive never heard of it but it does look simmilar to the MG sprites whic look very fun to drive!

your dads car is nice too, its has a classy look but i bet i could still have alot of fun in it

 

[PinkFloyd]

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Originally Posted by jerb MGB... ive never heard of it

It's a classic English car http://www.mgcars.org.uk/ check out the pics section....... some of the early cars (1960's) could clock 130mph!

Pics Here

 

[Jahn]

It ain't no Saab, that's for sure!

 

[ls20]

nice... if i ever get a vintage car.. its GOT to be a roadster!!!

 

[PinkFloyd]

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Originally Posted by ls20 nice... if i ever get a vintage car.. its GOT to be a roadster!!!

I'd have to go with an e-type Jag

V12 5.3 Litre (circa 1971) awesome! 170mph easily!!

1961 e-type Jaguar (same year I was born) awesome machine 44 years ago

its sleek body (designed by aerodynamics engineer Malcolm Sayer) made it capable of nearly 150 MPH (240 KmH). It had diskbrakes all-round, and was fitted with IRS (Independent Rear Suspension) to give it the roadholding to match its performance..... Way ahead of its time!

 

[YngwieJMalmsteen]

How have you not heard of morrison garages? The MG midget is still pretty easy to find... that thing though... drool...

 

[KYTGuy]

He'll need to learn how to sync the SU Constant velocity carburettors, and learn about gapping the valves...it is a great car for a hobby - drive, tune, drive, tune, wipe, drive, wipe, tune.....

 

[Glod]

Let him have those awful rubber bumpers replaced for the original English chrome one’s. MG couldn't export any MGB's to the States without those hideous creations as of around mid '70's.

 

[GokieKS]

Very nice - I'm a bit of an anglophile when it comes to cars, and though I've resolved to one day own an E-Type Series I Roadster (in British Racing Green), most certainly wouldn't mind a little MG for the weekends.

~KS

 

[Cyrillic]

Ah, yes, I love 70's Jaguars. For a vintage car, that'd be one of my top choices.

 

[Feanor]

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Originally Posted by Cyrillic Ah, yes, I love 70's Jaguars. For a vintage car, that'd be one of my top choices.

Yup, me too. Thanks for the pics pinky! Why arent the new cars as good looking?

 

[tonkachi]

Man, E-type Jaguar was the dream car of my childhood (and I was born in 1962).

Car engineering evolved since then and everybody adopts better aerodynamics, lighter but safer body structure, more room for passenger and cargo, etc. etc.
Sadly we can't go back to good old days.