What's an MGBGTV8 like?
Profile of the MGBGTV8. More
Photo profile of an MGBGTV8. More
MGBGT8 brochure. More
MGBGTV8 press pack 1973. More
MGBGTV8 adverts to remember. More
V8 specification and technical features. More
MGBGTV8 magazine
reviews and roadtests
Motor Sport road test October 1973. More
Police Review road test in August 1973. More
Classic & Sports Car review in March 2010. More
How many MGBGTV8s and what colours?
How many MGBGTV8s were made? More
Factory colours for the MGBGTV8? More
How many MGBGTV8s in each colour? More
What were body paint and trim colours? More
Concept, development & producton
of the V8
Don Hayter, the design engineer at the MG Plant in the 1970s,
gave a talk on the concept, development and production of the
MGBGTV8 supported by the late Geoff Allen. A 28 page transcript
is available on CD.
Don Hayter Talk 2002
Unleaded fuel?
Can I use unleaded fuel in my MGBGTV8 with the original
heads? It's a regular query from members so our note provides
a clarification. V8NOTE216
What's
in a Factory MGBGTV8 tool roll?
Contents illustrated. More
MGBGTV8 insurance
Getting cover for an MGBGTV8. More
Comparing brokers' quotes. More
Disclosing material facts. More
MGBGTV8s for sale on the V8 website
V8s currently for sale on the V8 website. More
V8s sold on the V8 website. More
Top tips for new MGBGTV8 enthusiasts
See our useful tips. More
When did the cut outs in the front
valance panel come in?
See note clarifying this query. More
Power steering retrofitt
Gateway to power steering information. More
Review of power steering options. More
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for an MGBGTV8?
There is plenty of information and support
here!
Guide to buying an MGBGTV8
A useful guide to buying an MGBGTV8 first published as an article
in Safety Fast! in September 2008. More
Guide to buying a classic MG
This five part guide with useful and checklists and a sample
receipt will remind you of all the prudent checks you will need
to make when buying any car.
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Introduction. |
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Doing
your research |
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Checking
a car that's for sale |
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Negotiating
the deal, making a safe payment and checking the documents |
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Buying
or selling at auction |
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Checklists
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Thinking of getting a MGBV8 and would
welcome a discussion with a V8 enthusiast?
If you are thinking of getting an MGBV8 and would like to talk
with an MGV8 enthusiast, then we have a panel of members who
will be happy to discuss what you need to know about the model
and look for when you inspect a car for sale. MGV8
helpline
MGBGTV8 buying guide
Dave Wellings, a longstanding V8 enthusiast, has produced this
very useful note as a summary of what to look for when seeking
to buy a good quality Factory built MGBGTV8 in today's market
place. (Oct 04) More
MGBGTV8 guide for enthusiasts wanting
a V8 for regular use
Gordon Hesketh-Jones has clocked up over 370,000 miles in his
V8 and regularly tours his V8 in Europe so is well used to a
heavy annual maintenance schedule. His guide addresses issues
of interest to a regular V8 user. (Dec
04) More
MGBGTV8
buying guide footnotes
The late Geoff Allen, who was at the Factory for over 27 years
in Rectifications Department, provides some footnotes to the
buying guides. (Dec 04) More
What does corrosion in an MGB look
like?
Dave Parker of Mechspec MG Centre gives us the low down in a
video on what to look for when buying one of these affordable
classics. It's an eye-opener for many! More
Where can I find the vehicle identity
numbers?
Finding the car/VIN & engine numbers. More
Online vehicle checks & and
services
DVLA and MID insurance database checks. More
See our series of notes with tips & cautions. More
How to register an "old"
vehicle?
Registering a V8 under its original mark. More
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