History of the MGB & C – New Video by the MG Channel

January 25, 2018 Staff Classic Cars, Highlights, MG, Video of the Week 1

According to many, the last “real” MG was the MGB series which included the MGC — a very important part of the MG history. With over a half million built from 1962 thru 1980, the “B” was certainly the world’s best selling sports car until very recently being surpassed by the Mazda Miata. In this new video put out by Shelbourne Films and available on the Youtube MG channel restoration expert Tom Metcalf, North American MGB Register’s Alan Magnuson, and John Rogers of the North American MGC Register provide interesting and insightful information about these cars.

In this new video put out by Shelbourne Films and available on the Youtube MG channel restoration expert Tom Metcalf, North American MGB Register’s Alan Magnuson, and John Rogers of the North American MGC Register provide interesting and insightful information about these cars.

New Video - History of the MGB & C

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  1. I believe the 1955-1958 MG Magnette was the first MG to have a monocoque chassis. So the MGB would be the 3rd MG.

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