Scott:
I agree 100%. I have a '62 and a '63 and prefer them to any of the
rubber-bumper Bs that I have had in the past. On the other hand, I had a
'69 with overdrive and it was excellent too. I put overdrive into the
'62 and that makes a lot of difference on the highway!!! Top speed (done
once) was around 105 mph.
But I still prefer my A to any of my Bs!!
Dave Q.
MGBs 62, '63, '65 roadsters; '69 GT
MGAs '59 Twin-Cam roadster; '57 coupe
> From Scott Regel:
> I prefer the 63 B. I had two of them and they were simple and a pleasure to
>drive. With no modifications I had the second one up to 98 mph and it still
>wanted to keep going. Unfortunately the road I was on ended in a small town
>with a right turn. It was easy to work on and I used it as a daily driver.
>Never had to do much to it. The only negative was the lack of overdrive! I
>think I tuned the engine and carbs once in two years. I have the 76 B now and
>what a difference. The 76 B is much slower and higher. Although it does have
>OD and a few other "modern" amenities. I definitely think the 63 B was the
>best. I want another one...but I would keep the 76 B....but would trade both
>for an "A"! <
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