friendly, helpful, and enthusiastic just as they always are. The selection of cars was splendid, and included a nice selection of older MGs such as J2s, a K3 Magnette, and numerous TCs. Mark and I were particularly fond of a two-tone YB saloon, quite a large car that the owner said was designed to compete with Jaguar.
The tech sessions were excellent, and included topics such as diagnosing electrical problems (complete with an entire MGB electrical system on a peg board!), rust and dent removal, upholstery (did you know that Lemon Pledge works better for vinyl than ArmorAll?), and high performance engine building. John Twist had his usual question and answer session, and generously stayed around diagnosing problems and adjusting carburetors well beyond the call of duty.
MG 2001 concluded with MG race cars (and a bugeye that infiltrated somehow) taking laps of the fairground race track. There were some very interesting cars, ranging from two J2 Midgets from the early 1930s to the famous Group 44 MGB of the 1970s. The race cars were led to the track by two brand new MGs, a saloon and an estate, that were brought to the show from England by Rover - MG Rover - MG is now owned by a privately held consortium called the Phoenix Group. Lest you get your hopes up, the MG representatives assured me that the MGF will not be imported into the US since it is not practical to qualify it for our crash standards. However, they were testing the waters with the saloon and the estate.
A highlight of the week was a chance to chat with Jim Simpson, a guest of MG 2001 who was employed at The Works from 1930 until 1980. If you own an MG, Jim probably watched it roll off the line. The standing joke at MG was that, the day Jim retires, MG will stop making cars. Jim retired in 1980, and production ceased within two months.
For Sale
New black bra for chrome bumper MGB or MGB-GT. $35.
3.5 litre all aluminum V8 long block. $250.
Stock MGB front sway bar powder coated black. $25.
Trade or swap
MGB heater boxes with motors. (How many do you want?)
B-GT drive shaft, radiator, front sway bar, aftermarket console, radio dash consoles, steering rack, misc. "B" pieces-parts.
Contact John Ulrich. 421-9252 or
For Sale
Bob Airhardt, who lives in Weeping Water, has some parts for sale. Included are the engine, transmission, front suspension, and rear end along with other odds and ends from a 75 B with about 40,000 miles. If you are interested call him at 402-267- 7445.
Looking for MGB's
I have a couple of friends that are looking for MGBs.
- A chrome bumper B in very good shape / around 5-6K.
- A chrome bumper B drivable w/ very little rust / around 3K
- A rubber bumper in very good shape / don't know.
Let me know if you know of any that fit the description. Thank you. Michael Cerny
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