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@sdry1688 2 күн бұрын
you need to check the rear subframe is solid as that is expensive
@americanpatriot2422 2 күн бұрын
Outstanding video and presentation
@nygelmiller5293 3 күн бұрын
These MG wheels are my favourite ever wheels! They would look good on almost any make of car - but my a dream MG would be the MG MAGNETTE saloon, in a single colour (not 2 tone). The FARINA Magnette, that is!
@nygelmiller5293 3 күн бұрын
A very good, unbiased , informative video!
@fuelupclassic 2 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@mosesparedes-gu4bw 3 күн бұрын
Message from Australia. Yes indeed it is a modern classic as I currently own a X5 with M54B30 engine and it’s a pleasure to drive and will keep it as long as the SAV decides to retire. It has 300000 plus mileage and still very agile and smooth driving.
@fuelupclassic 2 күн бұрын
Great to hear and thank you for watching.
@johnnyboy1586 3 күн бұрын
That front bumper looks slightly eskew
@voodoocars2134 3 күн бұрын
I’ve had one for 10 years. Awesome for its age (2001). It has every option available at the time apart from the sliding boot floor. V8 and looks totally different from everything else on the road. I still use it virtually every day. Love it.
@patrickquinn-zz1nl 3 күн бұрын
I had one of these about 6 years ago. not bad on the road, doing motorway journeys pottering round town etc. but I don't know about you but I wouldn't trust this to tow over a tonne
@fuelupclassic 2 күн бұрын
Surprisingly they tow pretty well once you get them up to speed. I believe they're rated to legally tow 3.5 tonnes in the UK.
@patrickquinn-zz1nl 2 күн бұрын
@@fuelupclassic mine was the 4 speed auto model. i had a twin axle plant trailer on the back (750kg) + a 1 tonne dumper that ways about 1100kg so 1850kg and it wouldn't tow it up hill at all (it wasn't that steap either) . i had to get my mate to come with his shogun un hitch the trailer and tow it back home with his shogun. . it went strait on the net within 2 hours of that happening
@fuelupclassic 2 күн бұрын
@@patrickquinn-zz1nl oh yeah, that doesn't sound good at all. The autos are slow at the best of times, especially if it was a diesel? They do a half-decent job in the 3.9 V8 models though.
@graemegaw5536 3 күн бұрын
Another enjoyable video, I'd love to do a resto mod BGT. I know you'd lose a lot of the character but swapping in modern brakes/suspension and perhaps Honda S2000 running gear would make a very fast and reliable weekend blaster. I'll go get my flameproof suit and await the responses!
@fuelupclassic 2 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching. Ohh yes, I like the idea of that! The great thing about an MGB is they are still plentiful and so well supported, so the sky is the limit in terms of modifications you can do.
@tomscroggin6582 4 күн бұрын
I had 1999 4.4 L Green Label. Loved it. Never had an issue of any kind. I should have kept it!
@d.michaelmcbridedc1082 4 күн бұрын
My 89 E30 is my daily. I’ve been going through it, new stock suspension, new interior and top. Looking forward to return to Hawaii as it’s getting a fresh paint job Glacier Blue Metallic. I’m. Not selling going to enjoy it! Get a manual transmission the automatic is a dog. The M3 is a 4 cylinder and going for 60-100k Euros
@fuelupclassic 4 күн бұрын
Enjoy :)
@johnnoble1790 5 күн бұрын
How about doing a Triumph Stag review?
@fuelupclassic 4 күн бұрын
coming soon :)
@murasakistudio 5 күн бұрын
My father had a new TR7 bought in 1977 that looked pretty space age at the time. He never thought it was safe though and got rid if it after about a year.
@LForehand 6 күн бұрын
Just got my second D1 for $500 and couldn't be happier. A '96 SE7 4.0 that was very well cared for, even the leather is still in excellent condition. These cars are very reliable and easy to repair. The D2 and it's numerous issues it's what left many here in the states thinking that Disco's were inherently problematic. I got my first D1 nearly 20 years ago, and no other SUV has really "done it for me" since.
@fuelupclassic 5 күн бұрын
Sounds as though you picked up a bargain. Enjoy :)
@rjdavies1982 6 күн бұрын
Love the MGB GT V8 - got to be peak MGB in anybody's book!
@fuelupclassic 5 күн бұрын
I think you may be right :)
@jamesdemestihas9904 7 күн бұрын
Had a Spit, GT6, TR6, and TR7. The 1980 7 was a great daily driver in the 90's after a new head and bits, plus a timing Chain. Would love an 8, but cost prohibitive
@CHRISANDREOU4199 8 күн бұрын
It's an Italian's idea of a very twee British shhtbox
@Happy-as-Larry 8 күн бұрын
A trip around Scotland when the weather gets a bit better sounds good Mat.
@fuelupclassic 5 күн бұрын
An excellent idea.
@markjones-vx3kp 9 күн бұрын
Great car but the stag was light years ahead with its engineering if only they could have used that engine they would never have been able to make enough of them ,
@fuelupclassic 8 күн бұрын
There's a Stag lined up to feature on the channel soon, it's been years since i've driven one, so looking forward to revisiting.
@henrykiddie8434 10 күн бұрын
i had 2 of theme 300 TD V6 and a 250 TD mutiklepper
@davidgerrard8661 10 күн бұрын
Buy it! 😊 Frontline valance, c bonnet, Nicer wheels will give it a lift. Mine is blaze and has Gunmetal minilite wheels, looks great
@nygelmiller5293 3 күн бұрын
To David Gerrard Nicer wheels? Did you say nicer? These are my all-time favourite wheels! I'm afraid uou're , therefore off my Christmas card list!
@davidgerrard8661 10 күн бұрын
140mph speedo?
@fuelupclassic 9 күн бұрын
Of course :)
@martincolin6445 10 күн бұрын
I love Jags but you can buy a pretty decent one for £2-3k so with regret why go to the expense and hassle of sorting this out… just doesn’t make any sense
@fuelupclassic 10 күн бұрын
It seemed like a fun thing to do at the time! I have to admit, I thought the same but i'd known the car near enough from new and didn't want it to end up on the scrapheap. As a result of lots of hard work and a relatively small amount of money, it's now looking great and still putting in reliable service every day.
@martincolin6445 10 күн бұрын
@@fuelupclassic I understand sentimental reasons are strong even if they don’t make sense..but we’ll done for saving it
@fuelupclassic 10 күн бұрын
@@martincolin6445 Thank you for watching.
@marknelson5929 11 күн бұрын
I owned a Downton tuned MGC GT for a short while around 2003. It had a triple SU setup etc, big valve head, lightened fly wheel etc it flew and sounded glorious. It was originally Sandy Beige with red leather, white piping interior, but someone in the past painted it red. When MG were looking at giving the MGB more power, they ran a test car in the early 60s with the 'Blue Streak Six' a 2.4 litre straight six used in the Australian built Wolseley 24/80 & Austin Freeway (ADO 40) saloon - basically a six cylinder B-Series. It went very well, being a lot lighter than the later engine the C got. Years back I saw an MGB GT for sale in Oz which someone had put one of these 'Blue Streak Six' engines in.
@fuelupclassic 11 күн бұрын
I bet that was epic fun! Thank you for watching.
@Captain_K787 12 күн бұрын
The MG Car Club has the V8 register, which is a great resource for this car 🙂 I've owned two GTV8s and now own an RV8
@MENSA.lady2 12 күн бұрын
Morris Oxford Coupe with a big engine. No thanks.
@buzzwaldron6195 10 күн бұрын
Mostly Rover 3.5L is a smoooooth long lasting engine...
@martinhibbert1428 12 күн бұрын
Great video, I’m enjoying the MGB/C/V8 content. I hope the man maths comes up with the right numbers. I do agree the wind noise can get obtrusive, it’s the same in my BGT. I find rolling the Webasto back and opening the windows makes it more agreeable. Strangely I don’t remember it being an issue when the GT was my daily driver back in the early 90s. I would regularly cover quite big miles including motorway miles without problems, maybe we have just got used to the relative silence of modern cars so notice the noise more nowadays. I’m planning to experiment with some new door seals soon to see if that reduces the wind noise.
@buzzwaldron6195 10 күн бұрын
Yes, with the top down, wind noise/buffeting on my V8 '75 MG Midget above 25 MPH is kinda bad, as when stock new... cruising around town at 25 MPH with top down is very pleasant, though... considering adding a small 'venturi' as used on boats to direct the wind up above passengers... when younger we ignored all the buffeting, of course...
@martinhibbert1428 10 күн бұрын
@@buzzwaldron6195 A V8 Midget !!! Wow that must be down right scary. I don't think I have ever seen a V8 shoe horned into a Midget must be pretty rapid.
@buzzwaldron6195 10 күн бұрын
@@martinhibbert1428 - Several videos of larger heavier engines into Midgets / Spitfires on KZfaq, but I wanted that lighter simpler V8... Instead of scary, I would say smoooooth compared to that horribly rough running 4... back in 1960's my daily driver was the stock turbocharged Olds 215 version of that Buick 215 in the Jetfire: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gOCnaLpi17ixn5s.html
@fuelupclassic 9 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching. I'd certainly be interested in hearing if new door seals help solve the problem.
@SabotsLibres 12 күн бұрын
Early Costello cars did have a bulge on the bonnet because he used the original Rover intake manifold…
@telebob5983 12 күн бұрын
Jag loving Yank here, and hoping to be a Jag owning Yank before it's too late. I'm curious that while the whole Nicasil lining issue was brought up there was no mention made of the other bugaboo common to early Jaguar V8s, that being the tendency of plastic timing chain tensioners to fail. Admittedly it was addressed over time but can be a real problem with early X308 models. A wonderful presentation regardless and love that Sage green Series III Sovereign with the pepper pot wheels!
@fuelupclassic 12 күн бұрын
Thank you, it's to great to hear you enjoyed the video. You're absolutely right regarding the potential timing chain issues that can occur on this model of XJ. Most have likely been replaced by now, but not all, so checking in the history that it's been done or budgeting to have the work done (usually around £1,200 here in the UK) is essential. I hope you manage to become a Jag owner very soon, as there's nothing else quite like them. Matt
@telebob5983 12 күн бұрын
@@fuelupclassic Thanks as well. I've had several pre-owned Cadillacs and Lincolns and find the Lincolns much easier to live with. Of course there's the Ford connection with Brown's Lane(where I was fortunate to visit back in 2004)which you've noted duly and correctly. Test drove three SIII XJ6s around that time as my last Cadillac--a 1994 Fleetwood--was giving me no end of headaches. Current daily driver/hobby car is a 1998 Town Car Touring Sedan that just turned 100K miles. No Jaguar XJ mind you but as close as US saloon cars got to those virtues of quiet along with a better than average balance between ride and handling that the XJ6 and subsequent models have always embodied.
@jonfesmith7993 12 күн бұрын
I'm late to the party on this one, recently found your excellent channel. I'm a big fan of the XK120 & XK140; if you ever get the chance you could run through the roadsters, dropheads and fixed heads of those different cars. It would make a lovely collection of videos on the channel.
@fuelupclassic 12 күн бұрын
Welcome to the channel and it's great to hear you're enjoying the videos. I really like the idea of running the different variations and models of XK120 and XK150. If I can organise the cars, I will certainly do it. Matt
@russcooke5671 12 күн бұрын
The Elan sprint engine is half the size but just as powerful
@fuelupclassic 12 күн бұрын
Indeed it is! One to feature on the channel in the near future, I hope.
@clivewilliams3661 12 күн бұрын
The problem with the MGB was that it had a well designed body with obsolete running gear. Had it been designed with up to date gear from the outset it would have been a great car. It should have been fitted with the E Series engine from the Maxi rather than the ancient and inefficient B series. The fact that the Rover V8 could be fitted was not only the space available but the weight because it was comparable to the 4 banger. It was a shame that the Rover engine was fitted with SU carbs in totally the wrong orientation because had BL used the available and very well sorted Holley/Offenhauser combination it would have been ideal and more powerful. Also, as a design ploy to separate it from the basic MGB, BL could have fitted the MGC bonnet to add aggression as well as a statement that the V8 was a replacement for the C Engine with all the kudos that that conjured up. It would also have allowed the fitment of carbs/carb into the Vee of the engine, where they should have been. As usual, BL engineers and designers were both innovative and modern but the hierarchy were staid and unimaginative that ultimately killed the company.
@fuelupclassic 12 күн бұрын
BL could/ should have done lots of things, but alas it's all ancient history now and we are where we are. The MGB still remains one of the most successful and iconic British sports cars in history and the B series engine served it very well indeed. Perhaps the wonderful thing about them still being so plentiful and so well supported is that with the associated time, skills and money, it's perfectly possible to create an MGB to suit each owners' desires.
@clivewilliams3661 12 күн бұрын
@@fuelupclassic The only thing worth having about the MGB is the body that even today is just right, everything else deserves change and often is changed, modified suspension and brakes, and the installation of a Zetec along with a Sierra 5 speed and multi link rear. Even back when the MGB came out the B Series was considered junk and vastly outdated, it was essentially a Marina with a sports body. When you consider what BL had in the stable at that time, E-Type, TR6 and formally the SP250, along with the Maxi producing the MGB was a retrograde step.
@fuelupclassic 11 күн бұрын
@@clivewilliams3661 I'm still happy for now with my standard 1966 MGB GT, but perhaps one day I will 'upgrade' it with the things you mention.
@clivewilliams3661 11 күн бұрын
@@fuelupclassic I was commenting on the MGB's position during its production years, today there are two basic options, retain it as a historic car or modernise it because the design of the body could stand it. Its just a shame that BL didn't do that in the first place.
@daveshongkongchinachannel 12 күн бұрын
Disagree about the need for it to look special. I love the understated looks and the discreet V8 badging is spot on in my opinion. Add to that those iconic wheels and you can tell at a glance what you're looking at.
@fuelupclassic 12 күн бұрын
It's a good looking car, for sure. I have to admit i've found myself admiring it from my office window most days.
@lawrieflowers8314 12 күн бұрын
Very desirable! A 3.5 V8 weighing about the same as a 4-cylinder 1.8 - with that lovely V8 burble too. It’s good that the gearing has been altered - what revs does it do at 70mph?
@Captain_K787 12 күн бұрын
2300rpm
@gaccutler9526 12 күн бұрын
I've been to the MGCC annual visit to Alson Automotive for 10 years and more... every V8 B that's had a turn on the road has been way down on power, and easily beaten by the KSeries Midgets that often make 180 bhp and more...
@fuelupclassic 12 күн бұрын
They're all getting on a bit now, so perhaps that explains why they're down on power. Interestingly this one was dyno'd recently and made over 140 bhp - has never been rebuilt, but properly looked after with boxes of service history. Nevertheless, it's fairly common to 'pep' the Rover V8 up to over 200+ bhp and beyond (as per my Marcos). I'm not surprised a K-series engined Midget would develop more and be ultimately quicker and undeniably great fun - it's a much more modern engine in a smaller car after all. However, this morning I travelled 80 miles up the motorway in the V8 in comfort with a passenger, Labrador in the back and a boot full of shopping, so the overall package of the BGT V8 suits me perfectly.
@buzzwaldron6195 10 күн бұрын
@@fuelupclassic - Rear wheel or engine dyno? Of course the Buick 215 made 200 grossHP in stock form in 1963 cars... Olds version of Buick 215 had 215 HP... over 300 HP with exhaust restrictions fixed... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gOCnaLpi17ixn5s.html
@gaccutler9526 12 күн бұрын
Rather than a factory V8... give me a much more powerful V8 conversation ...
@fuelupclassic 12 күн бұрын
Definitely a good option for those wanting more power and not bothered about originality.
@davidgerrard8661 10 күн бұрын
Mine is 3.9 with edelbrock carb, mgrv8 headers and free exhaust, lightened flywheel, 123 ignition. Cosworth 5 speed t5 box. Wilwood brakes. Mgc axle. Hugely enjoyable and there are plenty with much more go than mine but considering the rather basic suspension I'm happy now really. Could use power steering hopefully next year
@onlinebizjp 12 күн бұрын
It's perfect without power steering and automatic transmission. I enjoyed the wonderful engine sound🙂Thank you🙏
@fuelupclassic 12 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching.
@buzzwaldron6195 9 күн бұрын
Was power steering an available option?
@onlinebizjp 9 күн бұрын
@@buzzwaldron6195Please check around 6 minutes and 17 seconds into this video.
@fuelupclassic 8 күн бұрын
@@buzzwaldron6195 No power steering option from factory, even the RV8 that came 20 years later, didn't get it. Although, there are several aftermarket options available
@buzzwaldron6195 8 күн бұрын
@@fuelupclassic - I'm in USA, so Brits got things we didn't... such as V8 MGB... or MGs and Triumphs after 1980... we only got TR8... never felt a need for power steering on my '75 MG Midget...
@jjefferyworboys8138 12 күн бұрын
These are lovely little cars with a glorious V8 sound track.
@fuelupclassic 12 күн бұрын
Couldn't agree with you more. Thank you for watching.
@marknelson5929 12 күн бұрын
It's a pity MG was stuck with the Range Rover tuned V8, as the Rover (P6B) V8 used by Ken Costello had 155bhp. Still I always lusted after one like many, but couldn't afford one, so ended up going down the 'cheaper' route. I bought a converted GT in 2006, once a 1973 B GT 4-cylinder in Mineral Blue. But what a car, completely stock from the outside down to the rostyles etc no V8 badges. It was a wolf in sheeps clothing. The conversion had been done by an ex (1970s) RAF Lightning jet pilot to an extremely high standard (he was a very talented engineer). He used the even better Rover V8 from an SD1 (better heads) and the LT77 5-speed gearbox. Riding on the original 4-cylinder ride height, it out performed the factory V8 in every way. I miss that car very much. As to your point about the interior being little different in the factory V8 you drove, the speedo and rev counter are smaller diameter and wider apart (look at them in your red GT). This was due to the fitment of a collapsible steering column.
@fuelupclassic 12 күн бұрын
Oh that sounds like great fun and I bet it surprised a few people at the traffic lights! The beauty of the Rover V8 is that it can be tuned relatively easily to make impressive power. Ahh yes! Now you mention it, I can see the slight difference with the dials compared to my BGT.
@buzzwaldron6195 10 күн бұрын
The Buick 215 made 200 grossHP in stock form in 1963 cars... Olds version of Buick 215 had 215 HP... over 300 HP with exhaust restrictions fixed... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gOCnaLpi17ixn5s.html
@marknelson5929 10 күн бұрын
Horse power ratings for the Buick/Rover V8 were quite different when tested by UK/Euro testers back in the day depending upon what rating was used. The 1960 Buick Special was rated at 157 bhp (gross) at 4600rpm Rover 3.5 L, 160 bhp (net) at 5200 rpm Early Ranger Rover 3.5 L, 135 bhp (net) at 4750 rpm Rover P6B 3500S 3.5 L, 152 bhp (DIN) at 5000 rpm. For the auto version of the P6B, 143 bhp (DIN) at 5000 rpm. MGB GT V8 3.5 L, 137 bhp (DIN) at 5000 rpm Early V8 Land Rover 3.5 L, detuned to 93 bhp (DIN) 3500 rpm Rover Vitesse 3.5 L, 190 bhp (DIN) 5250 rpm And not forgetting the Australian designed 4.4 L (taller block) 195 bhp (gross) at 4250 rpm At the end of the day output figures did differ depending upon what period road tests you read and as said type of rating. But there is no doubt that if the MGB GT V8 had used the higher rated V8 used in the Rover P5B/P6B like Ken Costello did it would have been a slightly better car.
@buzzwaldron6195 9 күн бұрын
Back in the day, I got my '62 Jetfire (turbo Olds 215") used with about 44K miles on it... I added a tach to it... I was a bit disappointed to see that it pumped up the lifters at only 4600 RPMs... fortunately at WOT the automatic trans shifted at a maximum of 4400 RPMs, before lifter pump up... the trans could be manually held to higher RPMs, but, obviously, there weren't many more RPMs left... I ordered adjustable rocker arms for it from the old J C Whitney, but as a busy poor college student, never got around to installing them... they were prolly a mistake, anyway... replacing stock light aluminum rocker arms with heavy cast iron ones with heavy steel adjuster bolts/nuts would have been a step backwards... later I heard simply shimming up the valve springs for more pressure was the better way to go towards 6,000 RPMs... as was inevitable, that trouble plagued design automatic tranny started giving trouble and we replaced it with a 3 speed manual and semi-centrifugal clutch... dump the clutch under 2500 RPMs and it slipped enough to allow the car to move away quickly... dump it above 2500 RPMs and the centrifugal forces caused it to grab enough to spin the tires...
@marknelson5929 9 күн бұрын
Wow that sounded like fun!
@user-bt6ch1xe1m 12 күн бұрын
I thought the gearbox was the same as the contemporary B 1800 ? The axle ratio was higher which dulled performance for relaxed cruising. (As in the C) The discs are slightly thicker, springs stiffer, Rover engine should have been 150+ bhp
@fuelupclassic 12 күн бұрын
The V8 uses a modified 4-synchro unit, that is virtually identical to those fitted in the B but with different ratios and bell housing of course. It's not a bad box by any means, but doesn't have the same satisfying feel as my early 3-synchro MGB GT or the MGC I covered many miles in. You can certainly feel the springs are stiffer but it remains comfortable. Regarding what power it should have developed - I believe Costello cars offered more power than the factory V8 cars, although it gets down the road pretty well in standard form and cruises along nicely, being a Rover v8 it can of course be 'pepped up' relatively easily if you really wanted to. Thanks for watching.
@Vince_uk 12 күн бұрын
0 seconds ago The MGB GT V8 is indeed a very powerful car in the day. A very sad story, in the 70's a friend of mine bought his wife one and it was a beast. Unfortunately she had a fatal rear end shunt with a HGV before they started to put the crash bars as standard on HGV trailers, it was terrible. Her car was wedged underneath the trailer. The accident was attributed to poor braking. I have always wanted a RV8.
@fuelupclassic 12 күн бұрын
Oh that is truly awful. Let me do some digging and see if I can get an RV8 on the channel - it would round things off nicely and go well with some of the other MGs already featured. Thank you for watching.
@roygardiner2229 13 күн бұрын
It's a beauty for sure. The interior, too, is gorgeous.
@roygardiner2229 13 күн бұрын
Suffice to say, I would like to own one. Thanks for an enjoyable video 🙂.
@fuelupclassic 12 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@garyhazelton8237 13 күн бұрын
Think the E46 is way better looking and will take its place as the go too BMW classic
@fuelupclassic 12 күн бұрын
Definitely a modern classic for sure.
@stringer-ik1pc 13 күн бұрын
Fabulous,
@NeilWinnington-rv7sv 13 күн бұрын
It was actually an alloy V6 the MGB was supposed to get, not a V4. A lovely car with the V8 though
@fuelupclassic 12 күн бұрын
Interesting! I believe both options may have been considered, with the V4 being the slightly more favoured option in the early days of development. Alas, neither were to be, but at least it made fitting a V8 possible without dramatic re-engineering. Thanks for watching. There's a little mention of the V4 here - www.mgownersclub.co.uk/mg-guides/mgb/mgb-gtv8
@buzzwaldron6195 10 күн бұрын
Actually, the Buick 215" V8 slipped right into my '75 MG Midget with no problems... and weighed less than the Spitfire 1500cc that came in it... Would have preferred the Oldsmobile 215, but the much wider valve cover placement of the Olds would have prevented access to spark plugs and exhaust bolts... I used the little BW T50 5 speed, 5th gear OD, gear box... Yes, with the top down, wind noise/buffeting above 25 MPH is kinda bad, as when stock new... considering adding a small 'venturi' as used on boats to direct the wind up above passengers...
@mm999marlon9 13 күн бұрын
How about a comparison test with this and mgc
@fuelupclassic 12 күн бұрын
Oh! I like your thinking - let me see what I can do.
@edwinsmith-jones6205 14 күн бұрын
I've always wanted to own a 7 but lacking any mechanical ability whatsoever, and needing a reliable daily runner, I ended up buying an MX-5.
@Paul-fx4hb 14 күн бұрын
I can’t believe he used the word reliable in this video
@fuelupclassic 12 күн бұрын
Was yours not reliable? I've always found with any of my old Jaguars as long as you look after them properly, they're generally very good.
@williamclark2730 15 күн бұрын
I brought one at 20 years old, I'm now 60, I've had 10 BMW's total. I like my old Alpina preped M635 CSI the best. The ride was a softer ride. Maybe it was the European roads.