The MGB: A Vintage Racer with a Modern Twist

The car in question is a 1967 Mini Cooper B variant, affectionately referred to as an MGB. Built to period race specs, this car is not a vintage racing machine, but rather a replica of what they would have been from the factory, works program. The engine is a 1.1-liter, four-cylinder unit that produces approximately 100 horsepower and 2530 revs per minute.

The car's gearbox has undergone significant modifications, with an original four-speed transmission replaced by a five-speed setup sourced from a Datsun 240Z. This conversion was likely done in the 1980s as part of its extensive modification program. The engine is paired with a fuel pump and a momentary starter switch, which are accessed through a series of pedals that allow for smooth shifting.

The car's driving experience is not without its quirks, however. Its four-speed transmission requires some getting used to, particularly when it comes to manual gear shifting. However, this only adds to the car's charm and tactile appeal. The MGB also features a unique sound profile, with a distinct "thunk" that accompanies each gear shift.

In terms of performance, the MGB is certainly not built for speed. Its top speed is estimated to be around 3500-4000 rpm, although this figure may vary depending on the specific gearing and driving conditions. The car's agility and handling are equally impressive, however, with a responsive steering setup that allows for precise control.

Despite its age, the MGB remains remarkably comfortable, thanks in part to its spacious interior and supportive seating. Its low profile makes it well-suited to navigating tight corners and narrow roads. When it comes to cornering, the car's V-shaped wheels provide excellent grip and traction, allowing drivers to carve through even the most challenging turns with ease.

The MGB also features a number of innovative details that reflect its owners' commitment to detail and perfection. The engine compartment is meticulously detailed, with each component carefully labeled and secured in place. The car's suspension and steering systems are equally impressive, featuring a series of complex linkages and actuators that work together to provide a smooth and responsive driving experience.

Throughout the build process, it was clear that this MGB had been constructed with a deep understanding of its intended purpose. Its owners spared no detail in recreating the car's original factory spec, from the carefully sourced parts to the meticulous attention to each component's fitment and finish. The result is a truly exceptional driving machine that is both nostalgic and exhilarating.

Driving this MGB was an unforgettable experience, with its infectious joy and playful nature making it feel like an extension of the driver themselves. Its smooth shifting and responsive handling made for a thrilling ride, even if it did take some getting used to at first. As one might expect from a car that's been stripped down to its bare essentials, there are no frills or distractions here - just the pure, unadulterated joy of driving.

The MGB also boasts an impressive array of modern features, including a well-equipped interior and a range of safety features that would be considered state-of-the-art in many other cars. Its engine compartment is equipped with a number of clever gadgets and gizmos, from the fuel pump to the momentary starter switch, which all contribute to its overall smoothness and performance.

Throughout our time behind the wheel of this MGB, it was clear that its owners had put an enormous amount of love and care into building and maintaining this car. From its precise handling to its playful nature, every aspect of the MGB's design and construction seems to have been carefully considered with the goal of creating a truly exceptional driving machine.

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you guys for watching I hope the people who like the vintage stuff really liked the business I'm sure this will be appreciated for sure by by the people who watch it so thanks for coming out and thank you for putting some miles publicly thank you for putting some miles on my Lexus I enjoy nothing yeah I will have you do it again soon and it works thanks to your pops your sweet ride man your pops is chill all right see you guys next week byemorning kids welcome to Malibu you may remember Tyson it is 3 X 4 Tyson yes first with your your dear departed you saw the same yeah not departed told you then your e36 m3 clean stock how's that doing doing well alive and well and now your dad's car which is a 67 MGB race car yeah tell me all about this thing so it's a 67 MGB that was built to period race specs so it's not a vintage race car but it is a replica of what they would have been from factory works program okay built to stage 5 specs probably about 100 2530 horse hydration cam converted to a Datsun 5-speed back in the 80s for conversions are really done there's a little bit of four-speed originally the 4-speed okay yeah so now it's a five-speed out of like a 240z or something anyone SX ok yeah a lot of fun it seems like this might be kind of loud so remember speed up the storm Joaquin start fuel pump fuel pump and then momentary starter switch there right there okay let's do the tampering on very low so watch the clearance but oh this is gonna be good whatever God what do you say the otters 30 horsepower final up cases like that five even d are truly free competition screens in the fraud footballing explains your dad a tall guy so comfortable why this is so comfortable they really and it's like 1/8 1800 CC that's a blessed of course you'll notice we're barely keeping up with a Subaru Outback oh yeah I'm just kidding manual breaks oh yeah talk front dish with operated maths okay and it's gonna pedals are actually pretty nice it's on a patty Harper huddle yeah whatever is a VNC driver in the movies it's kind of angles out pretty low oh wait I think I drove an MGB to six months ago eight months ago yeah where I said the pedals were weird and someone yeah there's a guy who makes a different petal all I got assumed that that is exactly what he was talking about turning radius check listen to that we're gonna try the down where's our water set here that is nice this he's got like good sticky tires on it regular like our triple art or something that's NGO on Santino one yeah yeah I saw it's got it's like these old car with the super oh this is so nice is there a roof for this car at home mr. pops ever uses a strength or is it just for the autocross now this is what we do most it's treatable modern geared pretty sure I don't want to say what the speed is exactly and a highway speed turnin 3500 4000 rpm but the gear lever the lever is like really like I know I'm in the right gear really good engagement never no factory this is the sound ignore ever so if you want to get like close but no gap there is a that's clearly an obsession with detail if you want to build something that look provide this level of my body noise all that maybe not be period perfect did you do it for a reasonable amount of money yeah absolutely you can get an MGB even though later rubber bumper ones feels like you're going played fun on a small raised truck my mother Sonoma I like it I even like the manual brakes usually I hate manual brakes but I could like you gotta anticipate a little bit for I don't like this term bulldoze August we anticipate roots a little black bar it's not bad it's just our drill back and forth you don't even get used to it two minutes but Wow let's flip around in this lovely little I like that the gearbox are synchronized to that yes that helps down right I'm assuming yes down right we're good water temp has come down nice it's no one your life oh how the muffler bah Oh I would say that in terms of fun this car equals the Alpha Chi Chi in general I think TVs are a bit more fun than jana MGBs but this one isn't this is a ripper this joint Wow she runs good man my compliments see you dad and it's come like I'm I'm not small but I keep like I could drive this pebble or something almost yeah it's comfy oh dude thanks Tyson Wow you got to send me the parts of the build sheet we'll throw in the description doing the other thing anymore but thank you guys for watching I hope the people who like the vintage stuff really liked the business I'm sure this will be appreciated for sure by by the people who watch it so thanks for coming out and thank you for putting some miles publicly thank you for putting some miles on my Lexus I enjoy nothing yeah I will have you do it again soon and it works thanks to your pops your sweet ride man your pops is chill all right see you guys next week bye\n"