1981 MGB GT | Projects

1981 MGB GT

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The Project

This 1981 MGB GT came in for an interior rebuild and some engine works to get it back on the road and to be enjoyed by it’s owner once again.

Updates

3rd July 2024: Seats and door cards refitted, boot carpets and interior detailing. Carburettors and gear box are also being fitted and tested.

> More updates to follow.

History

The MGB GT in rubber-bumpered form is still your cheapest way into ‘B ownership. Given how aghast aficionados were at its Federalised bumpers at the time of its launch, we can see how that’s happened. But it’s funny how the passage of time has really softened those controversial looks – a testament to the design department at Longbridge, which oversaw the installation of those bumpers on the 1975 cars.

In reality, the MGB’s modifications were superbly executed, and despite being huge, the bumpers flow well with the existing car’s styling. We’re not kidding – look at a Seveties Fiat X1/9, BMW 2002 or Lancia Montecarlo to see how bad Federal bumpers can look.

The relative lack of wide appeal for these later models can work in your favour: prices are low compared with older chrome-bumpered cars and you get pretty much the same package.

Friendly, helpful, extremely knowledgeable, patient enough to explain the processes and reasons for doing things and highlighted even more how approachable the team are. They tried to accommodate our needs and requests to get our beloved old riley back on the road as soon as possible despite the ups and downs that were thrown our way and into the teams path! We could not have wished to deal with a more personable company after encountering some other teams that really made a botch of stuff, seemed uncommitted and were not professional at all. Carrosserie as a team were totally the opposite . . would we recommend them ? ABSOLUTELY !!! We would not go anywhere else now, THANK YOU TO Steve, Neil, Graham and Nicola . . Oh and Karen who spilled the beans about the the birthday surprised to my partner (whose car it is ) . but made the experience all the more special when a bottle of wine was presented as well as a treat to Simon for his birthday AND made it all the more worth dealing with the team ! THANK YOU AGAIN !!!

My car was the subject of some body and paint repairs here in Spring 2024, to address corrosion plus some substandard paintwork. An annual service was also carried out. There was good responsive communications, advice, and attention to detail throughout, to ensure a high quality, durable result, with the final paintwork being indistinguishable from factory finish, and easily better than any franchised dealership repairs. If you are invested in your classic car, want to make it last, with an exemplary finish to be proud of, then you need look no further.

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The Project

3rd July 2024

Barnard Castle Office

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