Registry: 1965 MG MGB

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"Baby"

My first MG was a 1965 red MGB. I purchased it in Hawaii in 1972. Sold it when I left in 1974. I loved that car. 35 years later the opportunity to purchase this vehicle presented itself. I didn't hesitate. My resto man, Greg Jones ( MG Works ) has done a fantastic job so far on the restoration. I'm still trying to get it as close to original as possible. She's still far from perfect, but I haven't stopped "SMILING". Now if I could just talk my wife into going back to Hawaii.

Owner:

Gary Brown

[mgb4gary]

Location:

Covington, Virginia, USA

Status:

Running

VIN:

GHN3L50448

Model Year:

1965

Build Date:

1964-10-30

Original Colour:

Iris Blue

Current Colour:

Iris Blue

Odometer:

98385 miles

Body Code:

48514

Engine Type:

1.8L 5 Main

Engine Code:

18GB-RU-H 2925

Transmission:

3 Sync 4 Speed Overdrive

Last Updated:

2012-01-02 09:04:29

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GHN3L50448 Assembly: Abingdon, England Make: MG Engine: BMC B-Series (1.2-2.4L) Body Type: 2 Seat Roadster Series: MGB MkI (1962-1967) Market: World, Left Drive Model Year: 1962 to 1969 Car Number: 50448 Engine Size: 1798cc Engine Type: MG Code B: B-Series Code -: '-' Unknown! Accuracy not guaranteed. Contact the webmaster for additions or corrections.

Member Comments

Comments on Registry: 1965 MG MGB –

Registry: 1965 MG MGB rated 10 out of 10 based on 13 ratings and 23 user reviews.

Comment by Chris Spindler at 2009-08-30 18:32:58

Rated this: 10/10

Nice car! I am a complete sucker for mk1 cars!

Comment by Bryan Durham at 2009-11-27 08:15:47

Very pretty.

Comment by Bryan Durham at 2009-11-27 08:16:21

Rated this: 10/10

Very pretty.

Comment by Rick Easter at 2010-01-09 02:33:22

This is an extremely lovely example of an early B. I'm not surprised you haven't stopped smiling. Not only a joy to look at but I'm sure it's a real pleasure to drive.

Comment by Ron Wiley at 2010-02-20 08:14:35

I'm jealous. Very nice car.

Comment by Ron Wiley at 2010-02-20 08:15:20

Rated this: 10/10

I'm jealous. Very nice car.

Comment by David LaNoue at 2010-12-05 18:34:29

Very nice work... stunning actually. I didn't read your journal but imagine you spent a while restoring her.

Comment by Hap Waldrop at 2011-01-04 11:53:19

Rated this: 10/10

Gary, very nice car, the blue interior is gourgous.

Comment by John Bloom at 2011-01-15 10:23:05

Great to see another Navy guy's early MGB! Your car is stunning!

Comment by John Bloom at 2011-01-15 10:25:57

Great to see another Navy guy's early MGB! Your car is stunning!

Comment by John Bloom at 2011-01-15 20:07:23

Rated this: 10/10

Sorry for posting again, but wanted to rate your car a 10!

Comment by Adam Lambert at 2011-01-23 18:07:25

Rated this: 10/10

Great looking car, where did you get the sun visors?

Comment by Gary Brown at 2011-01-23 18:50:18

Thanks Adam, the visors are an Amco period accessory. I picked them up on eBay, cost me an arm and a leg.

Comment by Charlie Adams at 2011-02-23 19:31:20

Rated this: 10/10

Comment by Charlie Adams at 2011-02-23 19:33:46

Beautiful paint and gorgeous interior. Terrific.

Comment by David Glover at 2011-03-03 09:05:57

Rated this: 10/10

I liked how you paid attention to the small details. Correct colors etc. You did not stray from the original specs.
Nicely done, really shows well.

Comment by Phil Ledford at 2011-09-10 17:36:27

Rated this: 10/10

Comment by Jim Cheatham at 2011-09-18 18:06:33

Rated this: 10/10

Gary,
Sorry I didn't get to talk to you today. Your baby blue B really looks great. What a
beautiful restoration. Congratulations on winning 1st in class. Thanks for the nice
comment about my '70 B.

Comment by GREGORY JONES at 2011-12-12 17:03:14

Rated this: 10/10

Comment by Olin Reed at 2011-12-30 04:59:37

Rated this: 10/10

Comment by Greg Foard at 2012-01-05 19:01:24

Rated this: 10/10

Beautiful car... you must be very proud to show it!

Comment by David LaNoue at 2012-01-05 21:41:51

Thank you for the kind words. I have never shown the car as I use it as a daily driver and run it pretty hard. One of these days when a show passes through I may detail it enough to enter it and try to get one of those awesome badges. Your car is a beauty, indeed! It brings back memories of my '67 B and BGT both of which I had from 1978 through 1985. Absolutely loved them both and still wish I had them. '62 to '67 are by far the best B's ever even though they have their quirks and 3-synchro gearboxes. Gotta love 'em!

Comment by JOHN WOOLRIDGE at 2012-02-09 14:01:21

THIS IS A GREAT COLOR AND A FANTASTIC CAR.
WOO10

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Vehicle History

This vehicle's information was last updated on 2012-01-02 09:04:29

Changes from 2012-01-02 09:02:36 to previous record 2011-09-19 17:50:14:: mileage changed from: 93857 to: 98385

Changes from 2011-01-23 16:47:02 to previous record 2011-01-07 20:46:47:: mileage changed from: 93632 to: 93857

Changes from 2010-12-29 16:27:16 to previous record 2010-12-18 17:58:13:: engine_code changed from: 18GB-RU-H/2925 to: 18GB-RU-H 2925

Changes from 2010-10-12 17:36:59 to previous record 2010-10-10 18:56:14:: mileage changed from: 90954 to: 93632

Changes from 2010-10-10 18:56:14 to previous record 2010-10-10 18:03:30:: nickname changed from: Mgb4gary to: Baby

Changes from 2010-10-10 17:34:04 to previous record 2010-08-12 18:05:39:: nickname changed from: BABY to: Mgb4gary

Changes from 2009-10-12 07:42:57 to previous record 2009-10-12 07:38:54:: status changed from: V to: R

Changes from 2009-09-28 11:00:51 to previous record 2009-09-28 10:58:24:: nickname changed from: "BABY" to: BABY

Changes from 2009-09-28 10:58:24 to previous record 2009-08-31 10:16:40:: nickname changed from: to: "BABY"

Changes from 2009-08-04 18:31:31 to previous record 2009-07-28 13:05:08:: mileage changed from: 0 to: 90954

Ownership History

Transfer Date	Owner ID
2009-07-17	Gary Brown

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