I'm 51 and I learned to drive stick back in 1990 (I think). Anyway, it was a '68 Beetle. I knew the concept behind manual transmissions and how and what they do, but it was the muscle memory and actions that I hadn't had down yet. So what I did was took almost a whole day to just drive around the back streets of my little town (pop 1200). And by the end of the day, I was competent with a manual. Just gotta get out there and do it until it feels like 2nd nature. And you've probably heard this WAY too much from us genXer's, but it's just like riding a bike! 😁 Speaking of "feel," you're right. Every car feels different. And every car has its own "soul." I've had a '75 LTD, a '67 and '76 Impala, an 86 Toyota pickup, and several newer cars along the way. Each one just has a driving feel that is unique even if similar to others. Craziest thing I ever noticed was that in the Gran Turismo 3 game series, my real-life Toyota pickup handled a little bit like one of the TVR cars on the game, albeit with MUCH less power lol. But it has a certain weight shift that would happen around tight corners that would go from slight understeer to slight oversteer, and although it wasn't crazy or unpredictable, you could definitely feel it happening. I've never driven a TVR in real life (and the game might not be 100% representative of the car's handling), but it was so similar that I noticed immediately.

Love this episode, Steve. I now realize my Austin Healey doesn't have a name. I'll ask my daughters to name her.

Hey Steve, I'm sooooo glad Mags is going to a family member. And not just any family member, your daughter Sarah. She is brilliant I tell ya, just brilliant! (in my not so good, boisterous British accent). But Steve, you will always be the Overseer of Maggie to keep her safe and in excellent running condition. You're the one for that job Mechanic Steve. I don't care either way if u want to continue with the characters or not, I'm still gonna watch. Well, hello from the south shore of Long Island, NY, and a fellow '72 MGB owner. Have a great week.

Owned my MGB since 1984, she has seen people, life events come and go, even now every drive seems special, years roll away and you feel young again. Theres the feeling when you see the tiny B next to a huge SUV. I dont believe older MGS have a soul but they are very close to one

I’m 72 and enjoying renovating my MGMidget 1500, my son will get mine !!!

A '69 B was my first car. I drove it through College. I was able to keep it running, but not in good shape. It was a rust heap when I gave it away to someone I hoped woudl restore it. But instead he abanadonded it, and I wasn't in a place to take it back before it got scrapped. But I still dream of finding that it evaded the scrapper, so I find and restore it. Ah Dreams.

Great story, I have one similar to yours, good luck 👍

You left out Tom cruise on the Porsche just before it plunged off the pier into lake Michigan..that's a good scene...only don't let it actually fall in the water..

Keep Studio Steve. It’s an absolute enhancement and enjoyable! 👍🏻😉👍🏻😉

that is awesome!!

The B is a great car to learn to drive manual. I "knew how" to drive a stick but I didn't really understand it until my dad bought his '74 back from my uncle and I got some seat time in it, once I got in and tried to drive it everything clicked in my head in spite of the worn clutch and bad synchro.

I think you only need one Steve, but if you want to keep two it’s ok also.

What does manna” mean? Great video. I shared this with my high school age daughter. We own a 1977 MGB that we absolutely enjoy driving and working on it. She is called “Cecilia”. 👍🏻😉🙏🏻✝️🇺🇸

Is this being recorded in IL?