MGB

When it was launched in 1962, to replace the MGA, the MGB was an instant success. Designed to be an affordable sports car for ordinary people, it also set new standards with its monocoque safety-first bodyshell. In this book, motoring expert Peter Barker brings together the experiences of owners and drivers, along with new insights b the MGB’s creators and designers, to create a new and revealing picture of this much-loved car.The book covers the various MGB models, including soft-top and hatchback, the engines from four-cylinder through six-cylinder and V8, as well as the design modifications over the years, including the major changes required by the US market. The book also describes the MGB’s success in motorsport.Including a wide range of archive and colour photographs and including tips on owning and driving a classic MGB, as well as information on specialist parts suppliers, this is an essential all-round guide to the ever-popular MGB.