MGB Pics of my '74 MGB

Later in my life when its time to restore the car again I'm pretty sure it will go back to the original Mirage!

Whould this car demand a higher price in the future for its rare color?

I'm thinking about going down to the MG repair shop that did work on the car for the original owner. They froze the motor by forgeting to put either oil or coolant in after what could of been a simple fluid change. I have a piece of paper that the original engine ID tag # was written on so maybe its still laying around at the shop!

Higher price? No
More unique? Yes
But, whatever you like is what you like - & with MG's that's okay!

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I don't think the color would matter a bit in the value (unless a particular buyer liked one or the other) - unless you really restored the car back to the original. And that would mean losing the Miata seats, the killer CD player, putting the Sabrina's back on, etc. I don't think you'll want to do that until you're at least my age....so you've got a little while to enjoy it "as is"!

I couldn't access the site from the link you provided, but would really like to see some good pics of a decent engine compartment for my era of car. The DPO sprayed paint all over eveything in mine and I am going to try to restore it this winter.

So if anyone has a good source to me to look at, I'd appreciate a link.

Thanks,

Bruce

wow...I came back later a got in...nice job!!!

There is hope for Dolly Clemintine yet!

Bruce

I looked at that car before David. I told the owner, who was the original owner, I was sorry but it wasn't worth but 2-300 to me. That thing had the worst case of auto cancer I have ever seen. When Davids dad came to the shop for some parts. It didn't take me long to figure out where he go his project. He knew full well what he was instore for. Then in less than a year he drove it by the shop. BLEW ME AWAY.

it is a good color for winning trophys with though. My buddy with a mirage car wins because it stands out due to the rarity. they only made it for about 6 months

Does anybody have a link to a restored mirage "B". It's had to get a feel for the color in Dave's photo. Looks like mildew was growing on that thing. No offence David!

For the guys and gals on this forum that haven't all ready seen these photos.

https://www.memphisbritishcars.org/memberscars/kiehna_2.htm

At the bottom of the page click "here" to see the car as it appears today.

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David, I've seen those before, very impressive. The finished product is quite amazing considering what you started with. Incredible Job.

Now that my B is further along, I wish I had taken more "Before" photos. Now when I go back and look at the shots I did take, you can tell I was intentionally trying to mask the "Scarry" parts!

I think I told David before but I'll say it again: I've got better cars than what he started with in my MG Graveyard that I use for parts. Gotta admire what he did! More man than me!

I've seen it in person, and it is slick. should've kept it mirage though

couldn't tell it was Mirage...man, I've only seen 1 or 2 Mirage cars...&, 1 was the '74 GT bodyshell I sold! That color is almost as sweet as Black Orchid!

David,

Great job on the restore I like the color now very classic! I just picked up two cars as projects and would like to pick your brain. I just spent the paste several days getting all the trash and carpet out of the interiors. I have some rust but not as much as you had from the looks of the pics.

Give me the run down on what you were able to salvage and how from the original. How difficult you found getting rid of the rust? Any tips for getting to the bare metal?

Scott

https://www.users.qwest.net/~calscott/new_page_6.htm

I hope I have as much success with my Jag restoration! Well done!

Basil

Great job! Most impressive.

Scott,

The car was originally Zebart treated from the dealer in Massachusets. The rockers and the front and rear lower fender patch panels were bought from Victoria British. The Zebart kept rust out of the rest of the car. Floors are SOLID!

I then took the seats out and then started ripping the carpet out of the car. All of the trim panels on the car were reusable except the driver's door panel that had a rip in it. The seats were in good condition with a small puncture or two.

Basically the interior only needed new carpet and a serious cleaning.

Rust: I used a grinder to cut the rusted parts out. I cut the rocker about 1/2" below the door jam and then went a layer or two back. I spot welded the new rocker in. I lap jointed the new patch panels in so there is no evidence of a seem.

I heard a guy in St. Louis charges $1000 (Not Sure) for each side. I did the job for the cost of the panels which was $250.

I would try to get the engine running before pulling it out. I drove mine for 6 months before I refreshed the engine and had it painted.

If you can get the '66 running I would sell it and spend the money on restoring the '63 correctly. You rarely see any of the early 62-64 3 main bearing MGB's. If the '63 is the car with overdrive then you truely have a rare car. I have read that aroung 5% of the (115,000+) 62-67 Mk1 MGB came from the factory with this option.

I will e-mail you later with more detailed info about replacing the rocker panels.

Thanks to everyone for their positive comments about my work in progress, daily driver '74 MGB.

David , you and your dad have done a great job. It was great meeting you both in St. Louis.