Actually, I'd say the pinnacle was in '67. Not because I have a '67, I have
a '67 because it is the pinnacle. On top of the reasons you like the '69
the reason I believe this is that it has:
1. The tin dash with the cleanest gauge set-up compared to later years
2. The 5 main bearing crank which should be stronger and last longer
3. No emissions equipment, therefore the highest power ratings - '68
started emmisions
Actually, any '65 thru '67 has all of these supposedly superior features.
I've heard that the 3 main engine is more free revving, and it may be (based
on my MGA that has a 3 main B block), but I've also heard it is weaker, and
more likely to break a crank. If you like the 3 main engine, then the '64
would be the pinnacle. It has the tin dash, no emissions, and those lovely
pull door handles.
>But of course you are absolutely right Andy!!!!!! (Does my having one
>disqualify my vote?) 69 MGB roadster RULEZ!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
>Becky
>
>AKBLACKLEY@aol.com wrote:
>>
>> My 69 MGB is number 45 in a long list of cars I've had in the last 25 years,
>> mostly British (MG, Triumph, Rover, Jaguar, Land Rover), but also BMWs
Volvos,
>> Alfas and so on. IMHO the Pinnacle of the MG Marque is....wait for it... the
>> 69 MGB Roadster. Why? Well, because thats my current passion! Someday it
might
>> be a MGB V8 or TC, if per chance I happen to own such. I am sure that some
>> expert on the history of the marque will exposit on why this or that
model was
>> best. The only reason I have a 69 is because it was available when I had the
>> bug to buy another MGB and looked like a good deal. But on sober reflection I
>> find that it is "..a very good year.." It was built by MG before Leyland
could
>> really interfere with it. It has wire wheels ( I bought eared knock offs from
>> Nisonger recently, on sale for $19.77 each to give it the more classic look).
>> It has the classic MGB looks: Chrome grille & bumpers, solid overiders, no
>> side marker lights, no decals or Leyland badges, original style MG logo
on the
>> trunk. The seats recline, have head rests and are much more substantial that
>> the earlier seats were. The top goes down (sorry GT owners, but thats just my
>> personal must have) and I am using the Michellotti frame with a zip out rear
>> window, but the old pack away frame is stored for future use. The smog
>> equipment is gone, and not an issue here in Ohio (but stashed away for future
>> use if...). The interior is not garish (all black!), IMHO, with just the
right
>> amount of chrome accent. Simple gear stick with a simple black ball on the
>> carpeted trans tunnel, Very elegant. Sure, I like the metal dashes
better, but
>> my car came with a new dash cover, (and I didnt want to deal the conversion
>> and the retention of the collaspable steering column was a
consideration), and
>> with it in place that new Abington Pillow looks damned good, by crackee. The
>> steering wheel is the original wire spoked version, with the pretty red MG
>> logo, but with the convenience of the more modern switch gear on the column.
>> Yes indeed, the 69 was a very good year. Pinnacle? For me yes. Whats yours?
>> Cheers, Andy Blackley
>
>
Phil Bates
58 MGA
66 Citroen DS21 Manual Pallas
67 MGB
75 Jaguar XJ12C
66 Land Rover
52 MG TD replicar (VW)
86 Peugeot 505 Turbo Gle
86 Honda Accord LX-i
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