Autohunter Spotlight: 1972 mg MGB Sports Car
Now on AutoHunter This is 1972 mg mgb. It is powered by the original Su-Carburet 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, which is connected to a four-speed manual transmission. This classic British convertible roadster is finished in the Blaze and comes with a soft black top with a black vinyl interior, now available by sellers on spare wheels and a clear Arizona champion. The fire's exterior has chrome bumpers and a bright work. Other features include fender-mounted antennas, bright mirror housing, a soft black top with plastic rear windows, and exposed gas covers. The sports car rides on a set of 14-inch wire wheels with 185/70 Futura metric radial tires. Inside the cockpit is a pair of black vinyl barrel seats. These are accompanied by such as aftermarket dash covers, three-spoke wheel sleeves, connecting to manual racks and small nail steering, Sony AM/FM/Cassette Stereo and center console. The Smith Instrument consists of a 120 mph speedometer, a 7,000 rpm tachometer, and a fuel,…
2003 BMW Z4 2.5i 5-speed
Many people like this idea Photo of a vintage British sports car. Maybe they owned one 30 years ago and have fond memories of long trips across the country in the car and want to relive those times. While plenty of people go out and buy a classic Triumph TR6 or MG MGB, many of them find that the cars they miss aren't that interesting after all. This could be because the car is constantly in need of repairs, or the basic seats are now not as comfortable as they once were. Additionally, cars from the 1960s and 1970s were slow compared to any modern car (even minivans). If you find yourself in the second category, I recommend another option: the BMW Z4 Roadster. The BMW Z4 is the second small convertible sports car offered by BMW in the United States. I own both a Z4 and a Z3. Although I think the Z3 has more classic styling, the Z4…
375-horsepower 1970 MGB GT hits Jay Leno’s garage
Automotive technology is constantly changing. So are the limits on engine and tire performance. But one thing has remained constant: the desire to put serious power under the hood of a small car. That's why the Shelby Cobra exists, people put LS engines into Mazda Miatas. British automaker MG has V8 engines in some of its factory cars, but as Jay Leno recently discovered, England's Frontline Cars has taken the idea to the next level with a revamp of a 1970 MGB GT. high level. Company founder and owner Tim Fenna explained to Leno that his company widened the front and rear fenders, and thus the front and rear track, to fit wider rubber on the 16-inch replica wheels. The Frontline retains the live rear axle but installs some peripheral improvements, including coilovers and a six-link rear setup. All of this is paired with electric power steering. As Fenna says, "What we wanted to create was a simulated driving experience…
Daily Picks: 1974 MG MGB Roadster
Age is just a number, right? Some cars are so well maintained that you wouldn't notice they're half a century old. If a car is a bright yellow two-seat convertible with a sports suspension and a manual transmission, its fun is timeless - even if it's 50 years old. Today's Featured is a 1974 MG MGB Roadster, for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Tucson, Arizona. (Click on the link to view the listing) The listing states that it has been “garaged mostly.” The seller says the car is rust-free, and the photos back that up (photos 28-35 show the underbody in detail). Perhaps the car is in such good condition because of the preservative that was used to protect it when it was new. The original MG MGB was produced from 1962 onwards and had a lifespan of approximately 18 years. Assembly was initially carried out by the British Motor Corporation and later by British Leyland. Some…
Rhode Island mayor accused of unauthorized use of classic MGB
The lawsuit alleges that Kenneth Hopkins drove off with the Providence resident's MG without transferring the money or receiving a bill of sale go through Chris Chilton 12 hours ago The mayor of Cranston, Rhode Island, has been hit with a lawsuit alleging he fled in a classic MGB without paying the owner or even agreeing to sell it. Davide Broccoli claims Ken Hopkins has been pressuring him to give up ownership of the 1975 roadster since then and has also been harassing him. Hopkins said Broccoli handed him the keys and told him to drive away, and that the lawsuit was intended to embarrass him ahead of the Republican primary. The mayor of Cranston, Rhode Island, has been accused of being a thieving bully who took a classic British MG sports car without paying the owner and harassed him into giving up the title. In the lawsuit, Davide Broccoli's legal team accused Mayor Kenneth Hopkins of "unlawfully taking the…
375-horsepower MGB restomod coming to Monterey Car Week
Dubbed the V8 LE60, this classic coupe looks sleek but drives like a modern sports car. Dubbed the V8 LE60, the MGB-based sports car weighed just 2,473 pounds (1,121 kilograms) and produced 375 horsepower. Frontline Cars also made modifications to the chassis to ensure it could handle the power. Classic cars have a way of moving the soul. The sound and feel they create inside the cabin are all one-of-a-kind. Of course, they often lack the precision, luxury, and performance that modern car enthusiasts love. That's where the MGB replicas from Frontline Cars come in. This isn't some fly-by-night brand hoping to cash in after showing off a rendering or two. No, Frontline Cars has been around for three decades. In that time, it's proven itself to be a true tuning specialist capable of creating truly gorgeous creations. Now, its first V8 MGB, the V8 LE60, is set to make its U.S. debut at Monterey Car Week. More: MG Cyber…
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