For some time now I have been looking for something I can tinker with and not have to face the wrath of the SMOG test.
Found a 1972 MG MGB that has had a conversion to an 85 2.8 6 cylinder out of an S10 and a 5 speed transmission.
Has been well maintained for the age of the car and I certainly know my way around a 2.8

It's not a cobra but it's also not a cobra price tag.



The bumpers is from a 78 and it shares some other body work and dash from a newer MGB but everything works and it has a lot of punch for such a little car.
Think I may have to go get it.

8 views and not one of you trying to talk me out of it. Must be the turkey.

I love old British cars myself. This one looks nice but remember lucus electronics will test your sanity.

I will say what a friend said to me years ago.

Can you afford it?

Yes

Does it make you grin?

Yes

What's the problem?

quote Originally posted by jdv: I love old British cars myself. This one looks nice but remember lucus electronics will test your sanity.

LOL There is a reason they call Lucus the prince of darkness.

It's a nice looking car. As long as it's rust free & the top is in good shape, and you fit inside, sound like a good purchase.

Good luck on your decision.

quote Originally posted by CoolBlue87GT: It's a nice looking car. As long as it's rust free & the top is in good shape, and you fit inside, sound like a good purchase. Good luck on your decision.

Couldn't find any rust. California car for sure.
The top is new he just replaced it. Its a removable top so it stows away in the trunk.
I will have to lower the seat some as they were recently redone and while very comfortable I will need 2 inches to be comfortable.
Spent half the drive looking over the windshield


The engine compartment will need to be cleaned up, I suspect that brown is the orriganal color

Perhaps some different valve covers and intake

Looks like a great car to play with, should be lots of fun.

Just don't do what I did. I found a car that I really wanted but decided to think about it. While I was thinking the next guy that looked bought it.
I always regretted not buying it when I had the chance.

The seller is in Australia until mid January.
I really wanted to go get it this week but its an hour drive one way with no traffic. With traffic its 3 hours lol.

He had it for sale before and had to drop his price because purist told him it had too many parts from different years and that the push rod engine didnt fit the car
Screw those guys anyway

quote Originally posted by Jake_Dragon: He had it for sale before and had to drop his price because purist told him it had too many parts from different years and that the push rod engine didnt fit the car Screw those guys anyway

If you like it that's all that matters.

I would be happy to own and drive it if I didn't already have a toy car.