Most Wanted: 10 Vehicles Which Need A Restomod

November 15, 2017

MG MGB

Production years: 1962-1980

If you’re after a British roadster that doesn’t require that much scratch, consider the MG MGB. Produced by the bucketload from 1962-1980, you won’t have too much trouble finding one in decent shape. Once you’ve got one, you’ll be in for a treat. The car isn’t bullet quick by the standards of this side of the pond, taking a whole 13 seconds to get to 60, but that’s something you can fix. You just need a bit of elbow grease and a new engine block (I may be simplifying). I much prefer the look of earlier MGBs, all 60s styling, sweeping back like a receding wave, to the blockier later versions, but some people go for that look.

What you need in this thing is some power. It looks good, and it drives superbly, even after over 50 years, but it needs more oomph. It came with a 1.8 (apart from a rare V8 model produced for just three years,) so don’t expect a big engine bay. What you can fit in there though, as this guy has, is a 3.5 liter V6. If you put that in this car, especially if you pair it with a modern manual transmission, this little car will go like the proverbial off the shovel. You’ll be blasting around in no time. The interior may need a bit of TLC, and I’d recommend keeping the dash, as it’s classic British fare.

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