30 Year Anniversary

Scott Costanzo · October 07, 2009, 10:45:06 PM

As busy as work and family have been over the past few months, I almost forgot...I've had my B for 30 years this month! Doesn't seem that long. I know many of you have had your cars long term as well. Just wondering how long other members have had theirs?

-- Scott

Bill Young · October 08, 2009, 08:05:30 AM

Congratulations to you both! My Midget has been with me for 15 years now and I hope for many more to come. Had the V6 in it for just over 10 years now.

kstevusa · October 08, 2009, 08:47:24 AM

WTG scott, Got my B in 1992, haven't stopped to count years yet. just keep gong fwd. I am close to 28K miles on the V8
SAFETY FASTER!

ex-tyke · October 08, 2009, 09:46:36 AM

If I'd kept my original pull handle '64 MGB, I would be celebrating 42 years of ownership - as it is however, I've had my current '76 since 2000.

Moderator · October 08, 2009, 11:56:56 AM

Congratulations Scott!

I've had my GT for 22 years, and it's been V8-powered since about 1992...

I think I knew when I was doing the swap that I'd have the GT for a long time - I love the car - but I thought I'd have a lot of other cars too. Where's that Formula Ford I've wanted for so long!!!

BlownMGB-V8 · October 08, 2009, 02:58:29 PM

Wow, me too! Bought the car in '79 and swapped to V8 power by '88 iirc. Couldn't give you exact dates though.

Jim

mowog1 · October 08, 2009, 08:56:27 PM

I've owned my white MGB since 1986. Kinda becomes a family member that one doesn't want to get rid of!

MGBV8 · October 11, 2009, 12:03:54 PM

My dad bought his '63 MGB new in the Spring of that year, so 46 years.

Robin & bought our '79 MGB in 1988 while we were dating , so 21 years.

I bought my '68 Camaro 28 years ago.

BMC · October 11, 2009, 10:41:31 PM

My Dad has owned his Bugeye since 1968 and his '61 MKII Sprite that he purchased in 1972 was sold to me about 1990. I purchased my Bugeye in 1994 and skipping over the rest, our '80 MGB was purchased in 2003. Although I can't claim length of ownership based on years, I can claim a pretty high percent of my life. ;-)

-BMC.

Mr. T · October 14, 2009, 08:46:47 PM

Wow Scott! I had no idea that THAT marriage has lasted THAT long.

Scott Costanzo · October 15, 2009, 09:17:13 PM

Yeah, I kid my wife and tell her I've loved my B longer than I've loved her. :-) Even after all these years, I still have a feeling of anticipation/excitement every time I get behind the wheel. It's nice to see lots of other long term owners out there too. Wonder what it is about us that causes us to stick with our cars for so long?

Jim Stabe · November 16, 2009, 11:40:02 AM

Coming up on my 40th in a couple years. Bought my '66 roadster in February of 1972 and immediately stuck a 215, Muncie and Jag XKE rear in it. Phase 2 was the turbocharged Olds 215 a few years later and now Phase 3 with an LT1 Chevy, T-56 six speed and C4 Corvette running gear front and back - oh yea, it's 11 1/2" wider also. No turning back now.