Spotting an early MGB
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With
acknowledgement to David Knowles and
his book 'MGB' published by Bay View Books
ISBN1-901432-25-4
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Recognising
an early MGB is a common fascination among MGB enthusiasts. These notes list the more noticeable changes made in the early years.
During 1962: Reflective
front badges were replaced by a nonreflective type; the change point is
unknown, but possibly occurred before full production
January 1963 (car 5635): Screws
and fixings for interior trim changed from chrome-plated to 'Florentine Bronze'.
January 1963 (car 5794): Windscreen
assembly bottom rail modified so that rubber seal sat under rather than over the
frame.
January 1963 (car 5813): Horns
moved from the bonnet lock platform to engine bay valances.
April 1963 (car 10466): Stiffer
aluminium introduced for the bonnet. lt may be that at this point (or earlier)
the wooden internal reinforcement fitted to early cars was deleted.
May 1963: Deletion
of chrome trim previously fitted within instrument cowl (barely visible in most
contemporary photos).
May 1963 (car 11241): Bonnet
prop clip replaced by a rubber stop.
January 1964 (car 28264): Finish
of 'triangular' filler pieces between rear bumper and wing (to conceal the
gap),change from body-colour paint to chrome-plated.
October 1964: Instruments
changed from 'British Jaeger' to 'Smiths Instruments'.
October 1964 (car 49502): Construction
of radiator grille simplified (but appearance is very similar).
March 1965 (car 56743): Radiators
Branch pressed-steel fuel tank fitted.
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