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1967 MGB GT – Body Restoration

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Gibbo

Following on from my last post about deciding to get the MG restored the first task was to tackle the corroded and tatty bodywork. I don’t have any skill in this area so I had always planned to get a … Continue reading →

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1967 MGB GT – Time for restoration

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Gibbo

It’s been a while since posting anything on here but having a child will do that to your free time! A number of months ago I realised that the MG was in dire need of some TLC, whilst perfectly usable … Continue reading →

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1967 MGB GT – Electronic Ignition

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Gibbo

With a view to putting an end to my ignition problems I’ve decided to take the plunge with electronic ignition for my MGB GT. Having looked at a few electronic ignition systems I found some of the neatest (and by … Continue reading →

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1967 MGB GT – Ignition Woes

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Gibbo

Having owned the MG for about two years now I’m still enjoying it every time I drive it. However, I have an issue that seems to reoccur all too frequently. It seems that whenever I take the car for a … Continue reading →

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1967 MGB GT – Introduction

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Gibbo

When the MGB was launched in 1962 it was hardly a revolution in terms of new technology, the suspension configuration was nothing new and the engine design had pre-war origins.  However, its pretty styling, reasonable performance, predictable handling and low … Continue reading →

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Ferrari Dino 246

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Gibbo

Looking at this car today it’s strange to think that this good looking, mid-engined and Ferrari built car wasn’t originally badged as such.  A car who’s DNA is so apparent even in Ferrari’s most recent sports cars was at the … Continue reading →

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The Audi Phenomenon

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Gibbo

It seems that at the moment everyone I speak to has either just bought an Audi or are willing to sell their children for one! Audi cars are very ‘in’ at the moment which is a strange concept for the … Continue reading →

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Movie Moments – Grand Prix (1966) Monaco GP

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Gibbo

I love this film, not because of the flakey storyline or the dodgy cameo from Graham Hill and his contemporaries rather its the camera work during the races which is most enthralling. The film was shot in Super Panavision 70 … Continue reading →

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Movie Moments – Italian Job Opening Sequence

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Gibbo

Possibly one of the most captivating sequences in car movie history, these 3 minutes of automotive heaven are one of my all time favourite pieces of cinema. It begins with a wide angle shot of an alpine scene with twisting … Continue reading →

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Movie Moments – Le Mans Race Start

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Gibbo

I’m particularly fond of this movie moment mainly because of its intensity. The ’24 heures du Mans’ is about to begin at 4pm sharp and the build up is incredible. All is silent save for a quickening and loundening heartbeat … Continue reading →

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