Any MG owners out there?

[catuck]

I have had a dilemma for a while. I just got my 911 running and driving great. The paint is passable and looks fantastic from about 15 feet. I'm doing some work on the interior but is in good condition. I plan to strip and repaint the car some day.

But, I couldn't stand the thought of not having a car to autocross this summer. Or go for spirited drives in Connecticut. So, I developed a plan. I would buy another car to restore. When that's done, I'll race that car and take the 911 off the road for a complete restoration.

I am now the proud owner of a rust free, original condition '73 MGB that has been driven into the ground. Paint is chipped and faded, interior is shot, engine needs work, but the car is very straight and its all there. Nobody has done any major re-muddling to the car!

I know I have a long road ahead, but I love to fix things.

So, does anyone else have a Porsche and an MG?

[Rot 911]

I wouldn't be caught dead in one!

[Rot 911]

[catuck]

Hey kurt, I'd love to see some pics of your B.

[Adam]

My mother has a '68 MGB Mk II that she bought brand new. 100k miles.

Fun little car to beetle around in...

[turbo6bar]

I owned a '78 B and '70 B before the Porsches. They were fun cars, but frustrating at times. Would I own another one again? It would have to be the perfect car, or preferably an MGA. I really appreciate the engineering and history of Porsche (not to mention I lusted for Porsches as a kid), and that's where my heart shall always remain.

Have fun!!!

[MFAFF]

MGs and Porsches are a fairly odd mix.

Hi-tech resolve versus cobbled together funster.
I have a 72E, my better half a '66 MGB GT and my folks a '67 MGB Roadster with a Stage 1 engine.

I have the 'pleasure' of looking after them all. And what do you know....the 911 is the only one I really enjoy driving.

Sure the Roadster is fun, especially on a sunny day on the English country roads it was designed to grace, it even beats the 911 for a potter around the countryside.

The Gt is a remarkable achievement in view of the time and conditions, but its still too flawed, or 'characterful' as we say over here for real driving pleasure, But a great classic car to own, its cheap and cheerful and over here parts and service are so easy. That's really why it has such a following.

The MGs serve to highlight the qualites of the 911 and the 911 serves to make the Mgs look easy and cheap to run. Works out well in the end, plus it means my better half has a vested interest in classic cars, how good is that?

[catuck]

Truth be told, the MG is really for my wife. She wants a roadster and I want a project car. I love my Porsche and expect to own one un til someone pulls the keys from my cold dead hand. But, I do like the idea of a roadster to cruise around in. The porsche actually isn't much fun here in Rhode Island - lots of traffic lights and frost curbs - no curvey roads. The softer ride of the MG may be more fun around here.

[Zeke]

I began my car hobby with a Corvette and then got into a '50 TD. I had a '36 SA Saloon that I restored (not very well) that I eventually sold to the president of the local MG club.

Then on to a number of VW's.

Those being my creditials of sort, I can say that if the Germans used a cable, the English used a system of rods and bellcranks. The English used a substantial amount of wood in thier cars, I have yet to find wood in a Porsche except the footboards. The 'dampers' on early MG's were not worthy of a horse carriage, but probably came from one.

I know nothing of later cars from the UK. I loved the things for their charm and style. We're talking night and day here.

[catuck]

if the Germans used a cable, the English used a system of rods and bellcranks

LOL! My first project car was a '71 Camaro I restored with my dad for my first car. My dad had a '72 MGB in the 70's and he thinks I'm nuts. He also has a '60 356B roadster he bought in '62 and restored in '92. I have done alot of work on my 911 and I'm truely impressed with German engineering. I'm sure my dad's 356 is far more advanced than my '73 MG but I can't afford to restore a 356!

If I don't scratch the itch to restore a car I'll tear apart my 911!