An MG Is Born(2005)
Documentary
First Air Date: 2005-07-01
Average Runtime: N/A
Rating: 10.0
Votes: 1
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 10
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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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes: 10E01
Choosing the Right Project
Air Date: 2005-07-01
Mark Evans embarks on a brand new project, aiming to transform a 1973 Chrome-bumpered MGB Roadster from an unloved ru...
E02
Taking the Engine Apart
Air Date: 2005-07-08
In the second episode of An MG is Born, Mark strips the engine down step by step, starts work on the body-work and ta...
E03
Restoring the Bodywork
Air Date: 2005-07-15
Programme 3 sees Mark continuing to restore his 1973 MGB. While the body is away being bead blasted, it's the turn of...
E04
Repairing the Shell
Air Date: 2005-07-22
With the body of Mark's MGB back from the bead blasters, it's easy to see how much restoration work is now needed. Ne...
E05
Shaft Work
Air Date: 2005-07-29
More metalwork as Mark repairs the shell and fits new panels. It's a long hard slog. Meanwhile the engine is being ov...
E06
Refurbishing the Overdrive
Air Date: 2005-08-05
The MGB rebuild starts in earnest. The rear axle is fitted to the shell withe new parabolic front springs. The front ...
E07
Upgrading the Heater
Air Date: 2005-08-12
Mark fits a new heater, but it's not without its problems. The pedal box is fitted and the clutch master cylinder is ...
E08
Seating Arrangements
Air Date: 2005-08-19
Mark strips down his seats, door panels and centre console and takes their bare bones to the seat surgeons, Yvonne, S...
E09
Rebuilding the Fueling System
Air Date: 2005-08-26
We find Mark glass bead blasting the engine inlet manifold - gorgeous. He goes on to fit it together with the new cus...
E10
Finishing Touches
Air Date: 2005-09-02
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...
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