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decided to source a Triumph 2000 - virtually the same size as my saab surprisingly , has nice 6cyl engines, local parts suppliers to me and great interiors.

well, bought an MGB in the end. it came across my path, the right conditron at the right price - right colour and trim and was restored in the early 90's

Nice looking car Matt

Is it a Mk1?

Nick

That grey has always been a favourite colour of mine on BGTs. I was going to post something about Triumph's big saloons having rear seatbelt mounts already fitted so good for families but it's a bit late for you now. Have fun, hope the Saab's got an appreciative buyer.

its an early 67, built february so mk1. yes, no rear seat belts at the moment but i have spare mini rear sealtbelts in the garage plus some period britax 3 point harness's so options for fitting rear belts. still plenty of room for little ones in the back.

the saab went to Venice, Italy...........

maph2 wrote: Still plenty of room for little ones in the back.

My father sold his first MGB GT V8 when I outgrew it (I didn't mind being shoe horned in it).

You could do a lot worse than a GT; my mother and father now get about in a low mileage '78 example. You'll not find a better car for spares. Believe it or not, I hadn't driven a standard GT prior to 2003 (Only V8s or modified 1.8s) and I was pleasantly surprised; it's a very easy car. Does it have overdrive

Martin Evans wrote:

maph2 wrote: Still plenty of room for little ones in the back.

My father sold his first MGB GT V8 when I outgrew it (I didn't mind being shoe horned in it).

You could do a lot worse than a GT; my mother and father now get about in a low mileage '78 example. You'll not find a better car for spares. Believe it or not, I hadn't driven a standard GT prior to 2003 (Only V8s or modified 1.8s) and I was pleasantly surprised; it's a very easy car. Does it have overdrive

yup, overdrive fitted. engine, box and o/d all rebuilt about 9k miles ago. shell restored in 1990. just need to some TLC caused by lack of use. plans are to fit 3D mappable ignition, gear reduction starter motor and a light weight alternator. then, down the line a low pressure turbo via a hif44 carb on a usa spec inlet/exhaust manifold. only looking for about 130bhp but about 150lbs of torque. just enough not to kill the box and rear axle..

Nice GT that. I've always liked the MGB from that vintage, wouldn't mind one myself.

Steve

quick update - have now refurbed the wires in dark red

though you have of course made your choice and settled on a MG B, for anyone else reading this thread and wondering about alternatives my i suggest...

OPEL MANTA A SERIES, Built from 1970 to 1975 so you need an earlier one to be tax exempt, they are no bigger than a MG B, they have four 'real' seats, rear wheel drive and posses excellent handling plus they look utterly brilliant.