Who makes this top?

Started by NCtim, October 19, 2013, 03:56:05 PM

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NCtim

I found it on a 1980 MGB LE in a Columbia, SC wrecking yard. It's the best looking hard top I've ever seen on an MG.
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MGBV8

Very interesting. I've not seen anything like it.  I'm sure Steve over at mgnuts.com would love to see it.

http://www.mgnuts.com/hardtops/mgb/
Carl

NCtim

I'll shoot him an email. Thanks, Carl.

DonB

Hi Tim,
Looks VERY similar to mine made by Classic Motor car Ltd .in UK called a Bermuda Top. They made them for Bs, Midgets and Spitifres. Think they were just too "weird" for most. I love mine.

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Rear quarter light appears a tidge different. I'm restoring mine, new color. Found a website from UK that must have had 20 different brands of aftermarket B tops... along with lots of background. Now I can't  find it.
Don B.

DonB

Tim,
Additional thought...
I've seen what appear to be the same shape of rear side quarterlights on a few aftermarket MG Midget tops. Might be a clue in there for you. I'll keep looking for the British website with all the info.

Don B.

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1971 MGB GT V8
Buick 215 w/ Rover heads, custom EFI & crank-fired ignition.
Custom front and rear coilover suspensions.

waterbucket

Here is a website from a company that makes all manner of fibreglass mouldings for an equally wide range of manufacturers.
http://www.honeybournemouldings.co.uk/hardtops.htm
regards
Philip

theonlyiceman53

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I loved that top!  It's the only picture I have of that 1965 car.  This was  before I finished the bodywork and painted it a bright white.  It had a 283 with 3 speed stick.  Always wondered what happened to that top.  Would love to have one again.  Bought the top on the same day my oldest daughter was born Oct 2, 1974.   I was told a guy in the service brought it back from England.  The girl that I bought the top from didn't have room to store the hardtop.  
Cheers,
Bill