The MGB Hub
Everything you need to know about buying, owning, maintaining, restoring and improving an MGB, from California Classics (Hull) Ltd.
Buying an MGB
Practical guidance for choosing, inspecting and buying the right MGB.
Buying an MGB for Touring: Choosing the Right Specification
Planning to tour in an MGB? Learn which model, gearbox, body style, weather equipment and practical features best suit longer journeys.
Buying an MGB: How to Assess History, Specification and Value
A practical guide to buying an MGB, covering paperwork, originality, specification, restoration quality and the questions to ask before committing.
How to Inspect an MGB Before You Buy
A practical guide to inspecting an MGB before purchase, covering bodywork, structure, mechanical checks, paperwork and the test drive.
Models & History
Understand MGB models, specifications and important changes.
MGB Gearboxes and Overdrive: A Guide to Factory Specifications
Learn how MGB gearboxes, overdrive units and factory changes evolved, how to identify them, and what to check when buying or owning an MGB.
MGB Models and History: Understanding Roadsters, GTs and Key Changes
A practical guide to MGB model history, covering Roadsters, GTs, chrome-bumper and rubber-bumper cars, key changes and buying considerations.
The MGB B-Series Engine: Evolution, Identification and Ownership
Understand the MGB's B-Series engine, including three- and five-bearing units, carburettors, identification checks and practical ownership advice.
Restoration & Rebuilds
Guidance on restoring, rebuilding and assessing restored MGBs.
MGB Sill Replacement: Structure, Alignment and Rust Repair
A practical guide to MGB sill replacement, structural rust assessment, body alignment, panel fitting and avoiding common restoration mistakes.
Planning an MGB Restoration: A Body-First Guide
A practical guide to planning an MGB restoration, assessing bodywork, setting priorities and avoiding costly mistakes before rebuilding begins.
Restoring an MGB’s Wiring and Electrical Systems
A practical guide to restoring an MGB’s wiring and electrical systems, covering inspection, testing, repairs, safety and sensible upgrades.
The Difference Between Restoring an MGB and Rebuilding One
Understand the difference between restoring and rebuilding an MGB, from sympathetic repairs and originality to major structural and mechanical work.
Maintenance & Problems
Common MGB issues, maintenance advice and mechanical explanations.
MGB Brake Maintenance and Fault Diagnosis Guide
A practical guide to maintaining, inspecting and diagnosing common MGB brake problems, from soft pedals and pulling to seized calipers.
MGB Clutch Problems: Diagnosis, Maintenance and Repair
Learn how to diagnose common MGB clutch problems, inspect the hydraulic system and linkage, and plan repairs without replacing sound components.
MGB Fuel System Maintenance and Fault Diagnosis
A practical guide to maintaining and diagnosing common MGB fuel system faults, from tanks and pumps to SU carburettors and fuel leaks.
Upgrades & Performance
Sensible improvements, conversions and performance upgrades.
MGB Ignition Upgrades: Setting Up the System for Better Starting and Running
A practical guide to MGB ignition upgrades, including timing, distributors, electronic ignition, spark plugs, leads and reliable fault diagnosis.
MGB Performance Upgrades: Building a Faster, More Usable Car
A practical guide to MGB performance upgrades, covering breathing, camshafts, cylinder heads, gearing, tyres and reliable road-car setup.
MGB Suspension Upgrades: Improving Handling Without Spoiling the Car
A practical guide to MGB suspension upgrades, covering dampers, bushes, springs, anti-roll bars, ride height and sensible setup choices.
Ownership
Advice for caring for and enjoying an MGB.
MGB Cooling System Care: Preventing Overheating and Diagnosing Problems
A practical guide to MGB cooling system maintenance, recognising overheating, checking common faults and protecting your classic engine.
MGB Routine Maintenance: A Practical Owner’s Schedule
A practical MGB maintenance schedule covering checks, servicing, lubrication, corrosion prevention and reliable ownership throughout the year.
MGB Seasonal Storage and Recommissioning: A Practical Owner’s Guide
Learn how to store an MGB properly and recommission it safely, with practical advice on fluids, tyres, battery care, brakes and first drives.
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