AUTOMOTIVE

Some cars don’t just drive; they tell stories.

This 1966 MGB, finished in the unmistakable Tartan Red, is one of those timeless pieces that has quietly become part of Canterbury’s collector scene. Shipped down from Tauranga nearly eight years ago, it has spent its second life in Christchurch, polished, preserved, and ready for the open road once more.

A Summer Classic

Built for the kind of summer days Canterbury is famous for, this MGB embodies that pure, wind-in-your-hair freedom that modern motoring has all but forgotten. The automatic overdrive hums along effortlessly, a small but significant luxury that makes this British roadster as easy to enjoy as it is beautiful to behold.

Restoration Meets Reverence

This particular model retains its original character, with chrome accents gleaming under the Southern sun, twin-tone leather interior, and the gentle growl of a car that was built before driving became digital. It is a collector’s item not because it is rare, but because it reminds us what driving once felt like: visceral, mechanical, and profoundly human.

From Tauranga to Canterbury

When it arrived in Christchurch almost a decade ago, this MGB found not just a new home but a community of enthusiasts who understood its quiet brilliance. Whether parked at a Sunday meet in Tai Tapu or cruising along Summit Road, it turns heads not out of ostentation but because it represents a form of craftsmanship that endures.

A Classic for the Collector

For those who appreciate authenticity, heritage, and a touch of nostalgia, this 1966 MGB remains one of the most attainable icons in British motoring. As we step into another Canterbury summer, it is a reminder that the joy of driving, real driving, is alive and well.