Restoring a Classic: The Journey of an MGB

🔧The MGB was the best-selling British sports car of all time, known for its elegance and affordability.

💰Bernie and Mario bought the MGB for a bargain price of £500, but estimate the restoration costs will reach £2500.

⏱️Despite the challenge, Bernie and Mario aim to complete the restoration in just two weeks and make a profit.

💪The MGB features a strong and innovative monocoque chassis design inspired by aircraft engineering.

🛠️The restoration process involves replacing plastic trims with chrome, repainting the body, and repairing rusted areas.

What was the MGB known for?

—The MGB was known for being the best-selling British sports car of all time, offering elegance and affordability.

How much did Bernie and Mario buy the MGB for?

—They bought it for a bargain price of £500.

What is their estimated restoration cost?

—They estimate the restoration costs will reach around £2500.

What is their timeline for the restoration?

—They aim to complete the restoration in just two weeks.

What is the unique feature of the MGB's chassis?

—The MGB features a monocoque chassis design inspired by aircraft engineering.

00:02Bernie and Mario embark on the restoration of an MGB, the best-selling British sports car of the 1960s.

02:19They find a rundown MGB and negotiate the price down to £500.

04:46The MGB proves to be in worse condition than expected, but Bernie and Mario decide to proceed with the restoration.

11:17They wash off the farmyard filth from the car and start assessing the necessary repairs.

13:19Despite the challenges, they remain determined to complete the restoration in just two weeks.

20:59The restoration involves replacing plastic trims with chrome, repainting the body, and repairing rusted areas.

34:51They aim to make a profit from the restored MGB, despite the high restoration costs.