The Slightest of Mods
The British Roadster has an honored place in the motoring world. Emerging in post-WWII Europe and embraced by US soldiers during their tours in Germany, France, and England. Some early models made their way home with US servicemen, and later were imported and sold directly to the American public. Small, lightweight, responsive, and fun to drive -- these open-top two-seaters quickly found favor with auto enthusiasts and even inspired early versions of the Corvette and Thunderbird. By sheer numbers, none was more successful than the MGB. Offered mostly unchanged from 1962 through 1980 with over half a million examples produced, the vast majority convertible roadsters with a 1.8L 4 cylinder engine and a 4-speed manual. While all models produced were similar, they can be broken down into three groups. The first version offered from 1962 through 1967 is considered the purest with the final two years having sorted most issues. The next version was introduced in 1968 and offered through mid-