As we head along the Yorkshire country lanes, within a few miles of Les Andrew’s home, it’s soon clear that he not only knows how his 1977 MGB GT handles on the undulating roads, but how to get the most out of it. The Stage 2-tuned Oselli 1840cc B-series seems as eager as a more modern Japanese twin-cam but produces a modest 110bhp. It’s even mated to a standard four-speed gearbox with overdrive but delivers torque via a Quaife limited-slip-differential. Brakes and suspension are standard, except for a set of performance brake pads at the front and uprated dampers all round.
Inside this MGB GT, there’s a mixture of standard and Worksstyle components helping to create a rally-refined interior. There’s a Safety Devices four-point rollcage but the front seats are not made for competition. Instead, they are from a Mazda MX-5 and are complemented with three-point Securon harnesses. There’s a popular three-spoke leather-bound Moto-Lita steering wheel, a set of standard instruments including a 120mph speedo, 7000rpm tachometer along with auxiliary gauges for fuel, oil pressure and coolant temperature. Dashboard and centre console are adorned with additional instruments including a Brantz trip meter with remote controls, two digital stopwatches and other items such as easy-access fuses, clearly-labelled switches and an all-important battery cut-off. Works-style interiors are typically busy and technical, but Les has kept some of the creature comforts for general road use, such as carpets, door trims and wind-up windows. Inside the boot, there are more signs of rally essentials, including a full-size spare wheel, assorted oils, coolant and other important fluids, a can of WD40 and a scissor-jack.
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Love and devotion
Bob Nason waited eight years to get the car of his dreams and, 19 years later, he’s still smitten with it...
Tidy-up time
Craig continues his quest to save the modified ZS 120 he told us about in December’s issue of MGE and takes advantage of a break in the weather to focus on its bodywork.
XPress power
MGs on Track regular, Dave Pearce, has a range of MGs at his disposal including this rather special XPower SV-R.
Sparking memories
MGE reader Peter Morrey recalls his very first MG, his family’s experiences of the then-new MGA and advice from a chap with a bit of MG insider knowledge.
Gerry McGovern
When the MGF appeared, in 1995, it marked a return to the market for MG sports cars. MG Enthusiast caught up with the man responsible for the car’s styling.
MG's Twin-Cam engine
The Twin-Cam engine arrived in 1958 but was it a success?
Eyes peeled
This month Roger looks at other drivers’ habits and ponders whether autonomous vehicle lighting helps or hinders road users?
Dear Sir...
Paul Moran’s beautifully restored 1933 Midget J2 comes with some interesting documentation which illustrates just how the privileged new car owners of the 1930s dealt with the absence of a warranty.
CHEQUERED FLAG
THE ROADS LESS TRAVELLED... AND WHY THEY ARE WORTH SEEKING OUT
2019 HSRCA SPRING FESTIVAL
The 2019 Historic Sports and Racing Car Association Spring Festival was run during a brilliant spring weekend, between 28-29 September, in Goulburn (regional New South Wales).
