MG B Restoration

MG Restoration – A Family Heirloom Reborn in Yorkshire

Not every vehicle that arrives at Classic Car Lab Yorkshire is an exotic or prestigious marque. To us, every classic car has a story, and every restoration matters equally — whether it is an Aston Martin, Jaguar, Porsche or a much-loved MG.

MGs have become one of the foundations of our Yorkshire classic car restoration workshop. Over the years we have restored, serviced and maintained a wide range of classic MG models, and we are proud to be associated with the Leeds MG & Classic Car Enthusiasts Club along with the famous Yorkshire Pudding Run. Our workshop regularly undertakes MG restorations, welding, bodywork, servicing, diagnostics, paintwork and even specialist upgrades such as power steering conversions for classic MGs, helping owners enjoy their cars with modern usability while preserving their original character.

This particular MG restoration was especially meaningful.

The car had been gifted to our client by her father on her wedding day many years earlier. After proudly serving as the wedding car, it was carefully stored away in a barn where it remained untouched for 22 years. Time had inevitably taken its toll, and when the car finally arrived at Classic Car Lab, it required extensive restoration throughout.

What made this project even more special was the deadline.

The owner’s daughter was about to get married, and the dream was for the same MG to once again become part of a family wedding celebration — a touching full-circle moment spanning generations. Unlike many restorations where timelines can remain flexible, this deadline simply could not move, which added both pressure and excitement to the project.

The restoration itself was extensive.

The body required significant attention, with corrosion repairs, panel preparation and a full bare-metal respray carried out at our Yorkshire classic car restoration workshop. Every panel was carefully stripped, repaired and prepared before the car was refinished in elegant white — a colour chosen by the client to give the MG a fresh and timeless appearance while retaining the spirit of the original vehicle.

The interior was also fully restored, with new trim, upholstery and detailing bringing the cabin back to life while maintaining the charm and character expected from a classic British sports car.

Mechanically, the car required substantial recommissioning after more than two decades off the road. Systems were rebuilt, components restored or replaced, and the MG was carefully prepared to ensure it would not only look beautiful, but also drive reliably and confidently once again.

New chrome work, replacement glass, detailed finishing and sympathetic restoration throughout transformed the car from a tired barn find into a truly stunning classic wedding car once more.

Seeing the completed MG ready for another family wedding made all the hard work worthwhile. Restorations like this remind us that classic cars are far more than machines — they carry memories, family history and emotional connections that deserve to be preserved.

Looking for MG restoration specialists or classic car restoration in Yorkshire? Classic Car Lab are trusted Yorkshire classic car restoration specialists offering MG restoration, classic car resprays, welding, fabrication, servicing, diagnostics, power steering conversions, paintwork and mechanical restoration for classic and modern classic vehicles throughout Yorkshire and the UK. Based in Otley, our experienced team combine traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering to deliver transparent, high-quality restorations trusted by enthusiasts, collectors and classic car clubs across the country. From cherished family MGs to full concours restorations, Classic Car Lab proudly keep British motoring heritage alive — from Heritage to Modern.