How many people here still use an MGB for everyday car?

[pistonsleeper]

There seem to be plenty of MGB's still on the road. How many are still used as everyday cars?

[tuscan_v8]

Used to drive it everyday (from home to work) until sold it recently. It is fantastic car to drive.

[sheepy]

Mine is used a lot. Ran it as a daily driver for most of the last year (until I bought my 928 in Jan). Once I get her mot done, I'll be using her probably two or three times a week.

Sheepy
'66 Roadster
'81 928S

[m.lovell]

use mine (1965 roadster)almost daily in the summer. great fun.

[petros]

Sold my roadster last year to make way for the Chimaera. Used to use it every day, mind, with a 4.6 V8 under the bonnet driving in the wet could be just a tad exciting.

[Church of Noise]

I just bought a '74 MGB GT V8 to use as a daily driver. (and it is amazing!)

Alex

[smila81]

Good morning, this is my first time so please be gentle! I drive an MGB Roadster everyday. It is the best car I've ever had and it will take a lot for me to part with it.

[oe_cosgrove]

I drove an MGB Roadster daily in the late 70's and hand-on-heart it was the best fun I have ever had. Youth and women had a lot to do with it though

[smila81]

Being 24 and still young, I wanted to get my hands on a sports car as soon as possible. The MGB has always been a dream car to me, my father has always talked about his endlessly. He encouraged me to buy my '72 Roadster and it was probably the first time I took his advice (being young and never listening to parents) and it was the best advice he ever gave me!! At the slightest glimpse of sun I have the roof down, even if it's -5 outside!!!! That's why they made hats and warm coats!!

[Church of Noise]

I do the same thing with my '65 roadster! Passengers don't always seem to be very appreciative though

[gazzab]

I used one every day back in 1990. But I rolled it - ouch!

[sheepy]

gazzab said:

I used one every day back in 1990. But I rolled it - ouch!

That must taken some doing!

[sb-1]

I have a '77 B Roadster....unfortunately it doesn't get used very often.

[sb-1]

Took my 'B' out for its 1st run this year,yesterday...no problems,appart from a slight misfire under load.

[jpalmer]

I used my '80B throughout college, from March until December. Yes, it was cold.

The heater was always open since I clobbered the valve when I replaced the head and never fixed it.

I'd 'hopped-up' the engine replacing the Zenith carb with a Weber downdraft, tube headers and a real ignition. The suspension was a replica of the Sebring kit. I also used race compound tires with a rain tread.

I loved that car. It has been in my folk's garage going on 10 years now. I need to go get it.

[pistonsleeper]

The good thing about the MGB is that there always seem loads still on the road! I think they were one the the best cars ever made in Britain.

[M3 Mitch]

On and off I have driven my B to and from work, it does fine. I generally drive the Scirocco to work as it's more economical and more practical, don't have to be as careful where I park it, etc.

My B is a '72, mostly stock but with the Euro pistons for higher compression, has the braided metal hoses for the oil cooler with the integral thermostat, (which I highly recommend) and has O/D. The B keeps up with traffic, and will cruise at up to 80 just fine.

When its' really hot out it's my favorite car to drive, top down and all.

[Fiskkeeper]

ive got a midget that gets used as an everyday about 50% of the time. depends if that of the landy has fuel in as to which i use for work most of the time.
took it to wales & back a couple of weeks ago, fun drive (except motorway) and 41mpg cant fault that out of a 1500.

[Church of Noise]

Partial thread hijack: the V8 will probably (finally) be on the road this week (getting it through Belgian MOT hopefully), I feel like it's nearly xmas.
Will keep you updated as to how life with it is

[niva441]

Just got another BGT, not a V8 this time, but a useful amount of performance. My excuse is to save the mileage / residuals on the daily driver, so I'll be using it for my weekly commute away from home. Nice to drive a car that gives you some real sensation of driving.