You might want to try out an MGBGT, too. You'd avoid the roll bar install that way.
I'd really like to have one of those, but they're pretty difficult to come by in my parts.
I will have to take a look at the local British Auto bone yard next time I go that way. I think they have one or maybe it is a MGC/GT (6cyl?)
I was never a fan of the GT. What's the point? All the problem (or labors of love to some) of an MG without the ability to go topless. Lucas electrical and SU carb what will they think of next??
Yes I had a few. I had a Bug Eye with a blown engine, an A which I had to replace the front A frame on, and a B which had an interesting intermittent fuel pump. (I took the air pump and smog off, rejetted the carbs, added headers and an Abarth exaust to get it running right after fixing the fuel pump problem).
If you enjoy working on your car then a British Vehicle is right for you.