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Latest MGB news, articles, ownership advice and classic car information.

Lenos Law Passes

Lenos Law Passes

Leno's Law Passes the California Legislature: A Win for Classic Car Owners Classic car enthusiasts have a big reason to celebrate. Leno's Law, a landmark bill offering smog check exemptions for classic cars in…

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Why do V8 MGBs get better and better?

Why do V8 MGBs get better and better?

A properly built MGB V8 does not stay available for long. That is the clearest sign of the rising demand for MGB V8s, and it is being felt across the market by buyers who want more than a badge and a noisy exhaust.…

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Not Restored     ReBuilt Properly

Not Restored ReBuilt Properly

The Classic You Actually Drive:  Why the Re-Engineered MGB Roadster Is Having a Quiet Renaissance There’s a particular kind of guilt that comes with owning a classic car. It sits under a cover. It comes out on…

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Turning them away

Turning them away

“We Turn People Away”: Why Some Classic Car Builders Are Actively Discouraging the Wrong Clients Hull, UK — In most industries, turning away potential customers would be considered bad business. In the world of…

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The Classic you actually drive

The Classic you actually drive

Build Your Ideal MGB Roadster Handcrafted MGB V8 Cars Designed Around You   Owning a classic MGB is about more than nostalgia, it’s about the feeling you get behind the wheel. For those who want that iconic British…

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Bespoke MGB Roadster or MG BGT

Bespoke MGB Roadster or MG BGT

CCHL Bespoke MGB Roadster – Built for Modern Driving   This isn’t a standard MGB Roadster. This is a fully rebuilt, CCHL Bespoke example, engineered to be driven, not just admired.   Every car we produce starts with…

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MGB V8 for Sale  UK

MGB V8 for Sale UK

MGB V8 for Sale UK:  Why Finding the Right One Is Harder Than You Think If you’ve been searching for an MGB V8 for sale in the UK, you’ll already know something… The right car is surprisingly difficult to find. At…

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The ubiquitous MGB

The ubiquitous MGB

The ubiquitous MGB dominates the classic car market; with so many bewildering choices, our buyers can specify precisely what they need in their own MGB.   When it comes to rebuilding and updating the iconic MGB,…

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The MGB was never just a car

The MGB was never just a car

MGB V8 for Sale UK: How to Find the Right Car (Without Costly Mistakes)   What Is the Best MGB V8 for Sale in the UK?   The best MGB V8 for sale in the UK is one that has been professionally rebuilt or engineered for…

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Build YOUR ideal MGB Roadster

Build YOUR ideal MGB Roadster

Handcrafted MGB V8 Cars Designed Around You Owning a classic MGB is about more than nostalgia, it’s about the feeling you get behind the wheel. For those who want that iconic British roadster experience combined with…

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Create your own MGB

Create your own MGB

Buy a Bespoke MGB Roadster – Hand-Built MGB V8 Specialists in the UK   If you’re looking to buy an MGB that combines timeless British design with modern performance, CCHL delivers something truly exceptional. With…

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Aircon for your MGB?

Aircon for your MGB?

Cool, calm and classic: CCHL brings air conditioning to the MGB Roadster Hull-based classic car specialists now offer an air conditioning system to Britain’s best-loved open-top sports car “The MGB was always the…

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Which one is best for you?

Which one is best for you?

MGB GT vs MGB Roadster: Which Classic MG Is Right for You? Choosing between an MGB GT and an MGB Roadster is one of the most common decisions facing classic MG buyers. While both share the same mechanical DNA and…

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Your interior how YOU want it

Your interior how YOU want it

Making It Yours: Interior Choices at CCHL   When you commission your rebuilt MGB from California Classics (Hull) Ltd, you're not just buying a classic car — you're specifying one. Every vehicle that leaves the CCHL…

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You want to buy an MGB V8?

You want to buy an MGB V8?

Want to Buy an MGB V8 in the UK?   The CCHL Buyer’s Guide to the MGB GT V8 & Roadster   At CCHL, the MGB V8 is more than a classic name — it’s the car that sparked our obsession with refining the factory V8 concept…

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Why are we so different?

Why are we so different?

AT CCHL, THE MGB V8 IS MORE THAN A CLASSIC NAME. IT’S THE  CAR THAT SPARKED OUR OBSESSION WITH REFINING THE FACTORY V8 CONCEPT FOR TODAY’S DISCERNING CLIENTS.   WHAT MAKES A CCHL MGB V8 DIFFERENT?   BRAND-NEW, FULLY…

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Refreshingly simple

Refreshingly simple

Why The MGB Delivers More Real-World Fun Than A Modern Sports Car     In the days when engineers dreamed up the MGB, they weren’t really concerned about lap times and didn’t have to engage in any marketing theatrics.…

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Philosophy of CCHL

Philosophy of CCHL

Why our MGB Can Feel More Rewarding Than Today’s Performance Cars   When the MGB was conceived, its creators weren’t chasing headlines, stopwatch figures, or marketing slogans. There were no drive modes to toggle…

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The art of Bespoke MGB Restoration

The art of Bespoke MGB Restoration

The Art of Bespoke MGB Restoration: Tradition Meets Innovation at CCHL Hull   Hull, East Yorkshire - November 4 2025   In a year characterised by renewed passion for British Car heritage, CCHL is all set to reveal…

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Latest Press Release

Latest Press Release

California Classics Hull Limited Marks Over 30 Years of MGB Restoration Excellence California Classics Hull Limited celebrates over 30 years as a premier MGB restoration specialist. Renowned for bespoke, hand-built…

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CCHL Electric MGB lanches

CCHL Electric MGB lanches

CCHL our proud to annouce the launch of an all electric MGB, offered as a GT or Roadster and fully rebuilt to our usual high standard but with an all electric motor.  160 mile range and 0-60 in 6 seconds with fast…

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Bespoke Mgb Roadster Versus Others

Bespoke Mgb Roadster Versus Others

Bespoke MGB Roadstersvs. Other Classic Roadsters   Performance and Engineering   • The Bespoke MGB, especially those built by specialists like CCHL, features significant upgrades over the original, including…

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Update

Update

Bespoke Blue MGB Black Soft Top   Bespoke MGB Roadster, resplendent in the captivating hue of Iris Blue. This timeless colour choice evokes a sense of elegance and sophistication, ensuring that every glance commands…

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New Options Offered

New Options Offered

CCHL Hull Elevates Classic MGB Restoration with Expanded Bespoke Rebuilds   Hull, East Yorkshire – CCHL, a renowned specialist in MGB rebuilds with over 30 years of expertise, is redefining classic car restoration.…

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More Colours Available

More Colours Available

CCHL now offer even more colour choices for your MGB Roadster or GT, call us or email for further dfetails. Simon Lucas California Classics (Hull) Limited  CCHL 29 Bankside, HULL  HU5 1SY The leading MGB Rebuild…

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60 Years of the MGB

60 Years of the MGB

2023 = 60 Years Of the MGB - 30 Years of  CCHL London’s MG Advanced Design Studio has collaborated  with British artist Johnny Ambrose to create an art sculpture titled Spirit Reborn, which not only marks the…

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MGB Roadster V8 with 5 Speed Gearbox

MGB Roadster V8 with 5 Speed Gearbox

For those that want to get a true taste of the classic nostalgia, look no further than the CCHL MGB Roadster V8 , rebuilt using its heritage body-shell and customised to each client’s own individual specification,…

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MGB bring out an SUV

MGB bring out an SUV

MG is hoping to attract a new generation with the car, a crossover SUV.The five-seat GTS is the model that MG’s Chinese owner, Shanghai Automobile and Industrial Corporation, is hoping will revive the marque’s…

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MGB V8 Paintwork Accolade

MGB V8 Paintwork Accolade

Having spent the last few months at eminent MG specialist CCHL in Hull, this MGB GT V8 which has been completely and beautifully rebuilt using a heritage bodyshell to better than new. Every nut and bolt, the…

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