LINDSAY PORTER
Foreword by Roche Bentley
Using this book
Introduction & Acknowledgements
1. History
2. Buying
3. Bodywork 1: Restoration
4. BodYWork 2: The Heritage Shell
5. Interior and Trim
6. Mechanical
7. Electrical
8. Modifications
Appendices:
1. Workshop Procedures and Safety First
2. Tools and Working Facilities
3. MGB's Specification
4. Production Modifications and Totals The MG RV8
5. Performance Figures
6. Colour Schemes
7. British and American Thread Systems
8. British and American Technical Terms
9. Specialists and Clubs
This best-selling book, with nearly 1,400 illustrations, outlines the history of Britain?s favourite sports car, tells the prospective buyer how to find a good example of an MGB, MGC or MGB V8, then gets down to the restoration, detailing how to renovate bodywork and chassis; renovate interiors, including the recovering of seats and renewal of carpets and hood; and give new life to mechanical and electrical components. There is also information on building an MGB for today, with modern comfort, handling, performance and sound systems; and how to build a Heritage MGB.