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21 Apr 2007

The MG has been sitting in my grandad's garage for about 17 years, so it actually looks in pretty good nick. The tyres are totally flat which is to be expected.

The B sat in my grandad's garage with cobwebs on the bumper, freshly removed cover lying on the ground
Beginnings View photo
MG badge on the bumper, in need of some TLC
Looking a little dusty View photo
Rear view of the B taken though the open double doors of the garage. Bright yellow paint makes for a good contrast with the surroundings.
Still looks good View photo
The front number plate with a box of chisels sitting under the front bumper on a dusty floor
Front bumper View photo
Flat front tyre covered in dust and cobwebs
Flat tyres View photo
Taken through a side window the interior shows cloth seats and a black dashboard, both without any obvious marks or signs of age
Interior looks in great condition View photo

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How we got here

In late 2007 I was very fortunate to aquire a 1979 MGB GT from a member of my family. Even though it had been sat in a garage largely untended for about 17 years and had to be trailered home, I was very excited to get hold of it.

When we pushed the B out of the garage it'd been sat in, I had no idea how an engine worked, no idea what a carburettor did, but getting it back on the road has been one of the best things I've done.

Ken and Adam side-by-side with the B at the Chatsworth Kimber Run

Throughout the project I've lent heavily on the mechanical knowledge of Ken Moody, who has very patiently explained how everything works, especially the electrics. He's given me the confidence to work on areas where I would probably have faltered on my own and I definitely wouldn't have got as far on this project without him.

Ken passed away during the Christmas holidays of 2010 and will be sorely missed, both for his knowledge and friendship.

© Adam Liptrot