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MGB or GT?
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The Red Baron Kris !
Anycity, Anystate, USA   USA
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1972 Triumph TR6
1973 MG Midget MkIII
1976 Yamaha MC DT250
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Looking to add an MG to garage. Any opinions? Have a Midget already. Any more leg/head room in MGB vs. GT? Which one would be a more "sporty" performer?

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mrobin michael robinson
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1977 MG MGB
1990 MG Maestro
You should check out the archive section, as this has been discussed before.
Their is no real difference in "sportiness", the GT is slightly heavier but more aerodynamic.
The GT has slightly more headroom (and taller windscreen) but legroom is the same.
They are both great, you can't go wrong !

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skippymga Platinum Member Scott Brown
Redwood City, Northern California, USA   USA
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1962 MG MGA MkII "The BoomBoom Special"
1964 MG MGB "#9"
1966 MG MGB GT "GT"    & more
Hi Kristofer,

The Roadster and the GT are nearly identical with the exception of the roof on the GT. GT is a heavier car but for street use I doubt it would be noticeable. If you like winter driving the GT may be the way to go.

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Dave W David Wilhelm
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The B is far more comfortable than a midget! Longer, wider, more powerful. An early B is more nimble than a late midget but not as nimble as an early midget. A late B is the least nimble but most comfortable.

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James M. Wiley James Wiley
Decatur, Georgia, USA, USA   USA
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1967 MG MGB "The Badger"
1972 MG Midget
1974 MG MGB GT
I have both, and each has its charms. Can't beat a Roadster on a cool, sunny Spring or Fall day, but the cozy cabin of the GT is welcome on cold, damp Winter days. I'm finishing a restoration my GT now, and the complexity of the windows, trim and interior elements is decidedly more extensive and time-consuming. Since you already have a convertible MG, go for the GT!

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tjt77 timothy Trevithick
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1961 MG MGA MkII De-Luxe
1962 MG MGA MkII
1962 MG MGB
1967 Morris Minor 1000 Saloon (2-door)
One thing to consder is 'bang for the buck'..Most MGB's are a bargain compared to comparable equivalents...the GTs represent excellent value..they are considerbly less to buy than a roadster.(and also far fewer in number..the 'metal dash' GTs now pretty thin on the gound). and you get more car ..plus you can lock it securely.. and fit that bag of golf clubs in the back.
the downside of the GT is summer cabin heat .. BUT.. a/c kits are available and very reasonable to buy.. a GT + the cost of purchasing and installing a/c is still considerbly less than purchasing a roadster..

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SSC Stacey Curtis
Toronto, ON, Canada   CAN
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My FIRST love was the GT but I ended up with a B because I realized I wanted the open air of a convertible in the spring and summer.

If you're keeping the midget - and you've got your hair blowing in the breeze - then go for the GT - it's a gem!

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