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Registry: 1964 MG MGB

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Greg Stroop's 1964 MG MGB
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“Blondie”
Rust bubbles on the fenders started a repair project that became much more.
A year and a half later she has new Tartan Red two stage paint,Prestige leather seat covers with new pads and frame repairs,Moss carpet and panel kits,Robbins tan canvas top,a new wire harness and a Moss supercharger with custom cold air induction. Air filter is K&N mounted forward of the radiator. The steel dash was refinished with wrinkle coat paint- that was fun.... There's a new gear reduction starter to replace a troublesome stock starter. An aluminum flywheel,roll bar,123 electronic bluetooth distributor, spin on oil filter adapter and Ansa exhaust with header were installed previously.
More recent additions are Limey's relays and fuse box, Lucas alternator conversion and Innovate G5/LC-1 AFR meter.
The P.O. cut holes forward of the rear wheel arches so I inserted some fine Alpine speakers to blast some vintage SRV or Little Feat.
Rust damage was minimal perhaps because this is a Southern California car. The floor panels were replaced (with localized rust damage under the dash) and the fenders had the usual corrosion near the bottom ends so they have repair panels welded in. The fender rust burned into the rocker panels(outer sills)so those areas were patched. No rust found inside the sills or chassis. The battery boxes were replaced because a previous owner modified them. The original steel hood was replaced with a used aluminum hood.
The factory hard top was saved with some fiberglass repairs to the inside and some hard to find pricey rubber seals from Canada. Some fresh white paint made it respectable again.
The windscreen frame was disassembled and polished and the ventolator (wind wing) rubber was replaced.
And oh yes, the crack of doom was welded up but the Prince of Darkness still lurks among the electrons.
This car is a lot of fun with power to spare. She turns heads and begs to be driven.

Vehicle Information

Owner: Greg Stroop   [zzzinger]
Location: Santa Maria, CA, USA USA
Status: Running


VIN:GHN3L43640
Model Year:1964
Build Date:1964-07-08
Original Colour:Tartan Red
Current Colour:Tartan Red
Odometer:110,000 miles
Body Code:41876
Engine Type:4 cyl,3 main,Moss supercharged
Engine Code:18G-U-H 13790
Transmission:3 Sync,4 speed
Last Updated:2026-02-18 11:05:41
Magic VIN Decoder
GHN3L43640
Factory: Abingdon, England
Make: MG
Engine: B-Series (1.2-2.4L) 4cyl
Body Type: 2 Seat Roadster
Series: MGB MkI (1962-1967)
Market: World, Left-Hand Drive
Model Year: 1962 to 1969
Car Number: 43640
Engine Size: 1798cc
Engine Type: MG
Code -: '-' Unknown!

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Member Comments on Registry: 1964 MG MGB   ↵
Rated 9.3 out of 10 based on 4 ratings
2008-09-28 04:52:00 # 1108
Comment by S.C. Gundersen
That is a BEAUTIFUL paint job. I like your car
2011-10-12 15:41:13 # 3625
Comment by Ian W
Rating: 9/10
Wow beautiful car.
2018-01-05 19:41:28 # 47505
Comment by bobby galvez
Rating: 10/10
What a honey!
2022-11-19 14:41:03 # 83841
Comment by John Cremer
She looks like a great ride.

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Vehicle History

This vehicle's information was last updated on 2026-02-18 11:05:41

Changes from 2009-03-14 13:33:23 to previous 2008-08-25 23:40:39
Vin GHN3L42729 → GHN3L43640
Changes from 2008-08-25 22:03:12 to previous 2008-08-25 22:01:39
Trans Type 3 Synch → 3 Sync,4 speed
Changes from 2008-08-25 22:01:39 to previous 2008-07-15 22:50:05
Engine Type 4 cyl, 3 main → 4 cyl,3 main,Moss supercharged
Changes from 2008-04-27 19:22:40 to previous 2008-04-27 19:13:45
Engine Type 3 main → 4 cyl, 3 main
Engine Code added   18G-U-H 13790
Trans Type 4 speed → 3 Synch
Changes from 2008-04-27 19:13:45 to previous 2008-04-27 18:39:52
Nickname $$$ → Blondie
Changes from 2007-12-27 11:19:30 to previous 2007-12-20 20:36:31
Nickname added   $$$
Changes from 2007-12-20 20:30:46 to previous 2007-12-17 06:45:05
Status Restoration in progress → Running
Changes from 2007-11-23 19:50:50 to previous 2007-11-22 08:20:20
Vin GHN342729 → GHN3L42729
Changes from 2007-11-21 17:37:51 to previous 2007-09-23 19:26:52
Vin XXX000 → GHN342729
Body Code 041876 → 41876

Ownership History

Date Owner ID Notes
Sep 23, 2007 Greg Stroop  USA Added to Registry (ID 3686)

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