It's my understanding that the GT had a alloy bonnet a few years longer
than the Roadster. I believe at least until 72. I'm at work now but
will look it up at home.
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>From: GOFASTMG@aol.com[SMTP:GOFASTMG@aol.com]
>Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 1996 9:28 AM
>To: mgs@autox.team.net
>Subject: MGB bonnets (Alum or steel)
>
> I've got a question, and hopefully some MG historian out there may have the
>answer
> Last night I was perusing an original sales brochure for my car (1972
>MGBGT). Among the specs it was listed as having an aluminium bonnet. I was
>under the impression that the alum. bonnet was replaced in the late 60's by
>the steel version for all B's and BGT's. I know that when I aquired mine, it
>had a steel bonnet, but I also knew it had been involved in a minor
>altercation with a hunk of Detroit iron so whether it is the original bonnet,
>I have no idea.
> My question is, when was the alum. bonnet replaced by the steel, and on
>which models (if not all).
> Gosh I'd hate to think that BL in their wisdom(?) let a typo get by on the
>brochure, for surely they knew what was on the car - right?
>
>Rick Morrison
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