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An MG Is Born

10.0 / 10

2005

1 season

10 episodes

Documentary

Mark Evans is back in his workshop to restore a 1973 MGB Roadster back to Showroom in condition in this episode of the popular Discovery Real Time TV series. It's one of the last chrome-bumpered cars ever built, and Mark intends to turn it into a unique collector's item. Follow the world's best-loved amateur mechanic as he strips the MG down to every last nut and bolt, and painstakingly rebuilds it from the ground up. An MG is Born is a unique piece of MG history - the first TV documentary of its kind dedicated to the MGB - and almost certainly the last. This is a fascinating and detailed insight into the engineering, design and restoration of one of the world's most popular and well-known sports cars, and is a fantastic reference tool for existing or would-be MGB restorers.

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Ep 1
1.Choosing the Right Project
01-07-2005
Mark Evans embarks on a brand new project, aiming to transform a 1973 Chrome-bumpered MGB Roadster from an unloved rust-bucket into a pristine classic car. In the first programme...
Ep 2
2.Taking the Engine Apart
08-07-2005
In the second episode of An MG is Born, Mark strips the engine down step by step, starts work on the body-work and takes a trip to the Heritage factory where, 20 years after produc...
Ep 3
3.Restoring the Bodywork
15-07-2005
Programme 3 sees Mark continuing to restore his 1973 MGB. While the body is away being bead blasted, it's the turn of the sills and rear axle as Mark replaces the 3-part sill struc...
Ep 4
4.Repairing the Shell
22-07-2005
With the body of Mark's MGB back from the bead blasters, it's easy to see how much restoration work is now needed. New wings are fitted and a new steering rack fitted to the body....
Ep 5
5.Shaft Work
29-07-2005
More metalwork as Mark repairs the shell and fits new panels. It's a long hard slog. Meanwhile the engine is being overhauled with a rebore. By the end of the programme the engine...
Ep 6
6.Refurbishing the Overdrive
05-08-2005
The MGB rebuild starts in earnest. The rear axle is fitted to the shell withe new parabolic front springs. The front cross member is fitted and the car is finally back on its wheel...
Ep 7
7.Upgrading the Heater
12-08-2005
Mark fits a new heater, but it's not without its problems. The pedal box is fitted and the clutch master cylinder is overhauled. Whilst Pete prepares the wheels for spraying Mark...
Ep 8
8.Seating Arrangements
19-08-2005
Mark strips down his seats, door panels and centre console and takes their bare bones to the seat surgeons, Yvonne, Sandra and Ellen for re-covering in luxurious red leather. Mark...
Ep 9
9.Rebuilding the Fueling System
26-08-2005
We find Mark glass bead blasting the engine inlet manifold - gorgeous. He goes on to fit it together with the new custom-made, ceramic coated,stainless steel, tubular exhaust heade...
Ep 10
10.Finishing Touches
02-09-2005
Mark is behind schedule so it's a frantic sprint for the finish - he has all the lights and shiny bits to fit as well as the boot, bonnet and badges. Finally the MGB sees the ligh...

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