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Registry: 1973 MG MGB MkIII

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George Heissenberger's 1973 MG MGB MkIII
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  • Watkins Glen Vintage weekend

  • MG Car Club picnic 2012

  • Rear view

  • With Factory Hardtop

“OUR MG- The Old Girl”
Third owner- Owned since July 1983. She's part of the family!

Vehicle Information

Owner: George Heissenberger   [ourmg]
Location: Victor, NY, USA USA
Status: Running


VIN:GHN5UD306795G
Model Year:1973
Build Date:1972-12-01
Original Colour:Glacier White
Current Colour:Glacier White
Odometer:126,000 miles
Body Code:mgbu507259
Engine Type:4 Cyl 5 Main
Engine Code:18V672Z-L8808
Transmission:4 Sync
Last Updated:2024-04-20 13:15:52
Magic VIN Decoder
GHN5UD306795G
Factory: Abingdon, England
Make: MG
Engine: B-Series (1.2-2.4L) 4cyl
Body Type: 2 Seat Roadster
Series: MGB MkIII (1970-1979)
Market: USA, Left-Hand Drive
Model Year: 1973
Car Number: 306795
Engine Size: 1798cc
Engine Type: Vertical (inline)
Engine Code: 672Z
Code Re: Exhaust emission control
Code Bf: Lucas 16ACR or 17ACR alternator, negative earth
Code Pf: Pre-engaged starter motor (non standard)
Code Ck: Anti-run on valve
Code We: Center gear change
Code Z: Carburetor crankcase ventilation, evaporative loss control and twin carburetors.
Engine Number:

These are "best guesses" based only on the VIN, completeness & accuracy are not guaranteed. Information entered by the owner should take precedence.

 
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Fuel Consumption

  Fuel Consumption  
Date Odometer Trip Dist Fuel Filled L/100 km US mpg Imp mpg  
Nov 13, 2016 127,015 mi 469.9 km 12.0 US gal 9.7 24.3 29.2  
Oil change at 126800 miles
Oct 19, 2016 126,723 mi 297.7 km 7.9 US gal 10.0 23.4 28.1  
Oct 10, 2016 126,538 mi 270.4 km 6.5 US gal 9.1 25.8 31.0  
Sep 20, 2016 126,370 mi 402.3 km 10.0 US gal 9.4 25.0 30.0  
Sep 9, 2016 126,120 mi 196.3 km 4.9 US gal 9.4 24.9 29.9  
Aug 23, 2016 125,998 mi 415.2 km 10.0 US gal 9.1 25.8 31.0  
Added 1 Qt Oil
Aug 4, 2016 125,740 mi 432.9 km 11.1 US gal 9.7 24.2 29.1  
Jul 19, 2016 125,471 mi 252.7 km 6.2 US gal 9.3 25.3 30.4  
Jul 15, 2016 125,314 mi 275.2 km 7.5 US gal 10.3 22.8 27.4  
added 1 qt oil
Jun 30, 2016 125,143 mi 281.6 km 6.1 US gal 8.2 28.7 34.5  
Jun 18, 2016 124,968 mi 328.3 km 8.9 US gal 10.3 22.9 27.5  
Jun 8, 2016 124,764 mi -- 9.0 US gal -- -- --  
Total & Avg 3,623 km 345 L 9.5 24.7 29.7  

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Member Comments on Registry: 1973 MG MGB MkIII   ↵
Rated 9.5 out of 10 based on 4 ratings
2016-11-15 03:52:21 # 38432
Comment by George Furst
Nice looking car and it's great that you are a driver too. I had a question, your date of construction is not based on a Heritage Certificate is it? The reason I ask is that my car number 306457 was built 13-14 December so I would guess that your car was mad about a week later, that is close to Christmas. My date is based on the Certificate. Also your valence below th front bumper, is that the original one? My original one did not have the two holes.
2016-12-29 08:31:38 # 39310
Comment by George Furst
Thank you for posting your mileage. I have kept a book with all the fillings of gas since I purchased the 306457 MGB in January 1990. I should start putting in that information too. Is it difficult to add the fillings up? I oils love to see your engine. It looks like you really keep your car in excellent condition. What keep amazing me is how fast the car starts even on the coldest days here in Korea. Yeasteday it was -10 C and it started right up on the second turn. It helps that I put a light bulb under the engine but that does not heat my 8 year old battery. Thanks again for all your posts and I love your statement that it is part of the family. I feel the same way but my Korean wife cannot understand why I get under the car to check something out when it is so cold! Keep sharing and have a wonderful New Year.

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Vehicle History

This vehicle's information was last updated on 2024-04-20 13:15:52

Changes from 2024-04-20 13:15:52 to previous 2016-10-10 19:16:36
Vin GHN5UD30679XG → GHN5UD306795G
Changes from 2016-10-10 19:16:36 to previous 2014-08-02 16:06:57
Mileage 120,000 → 126,000
Changes from 2014-05-06 09:41:42 to previous 2013-04-07 09:04:41
Mileage 115,000 → 120,000
Changes from 2013-04-07 08:56:11 to previous 2012-10-25 17:30:33
Mileage 113,000 → 115,000
Changes from 2012-10-25 17:30:33 to previous 2012-10-17 15:06:54
Nickname The Old Girl" OUR MG → OUR MG- The Old Girl
Changes from 2012-10-17 15:06:54 to previous 2011-12-28 07:02:51
Nickname The Old Girl → The Old Girl" OUR MG
Changes from 2011-11-09 18:00:04 to previous 2006-12-03 15:34:55
Mileage 102,000 → 113,000
Changes from 2006-12-03 15:34:55 to previous 2006-11-08 17:28:54
Mileage 100,200 → 102,000
Changes from 2006-04-17 18:52:31 to previous 2006-04-17 18:50:50
Engine Code 18V672Z-l8808 → 18V672Z-L8808
Changes from 2006-04-17 18:50:50 to previous 2006-04-05 16:50:50
Body Code added   mgbu507259
Engine Code added   18V672Z-l8808
Changes from 2006-04-05 16:23:25 to previous 1999-05-22 07:17:59
Mileage 88,023 → 100,200
Nickname The old girl → The Old Girl
Changes from 1999-05-22 07:17:59 to previous 1999-05-22 07:11:09
Engine Type 4 Cyl 3 Main → 4 Cyl 5 Main

Ownership History

Date Owner ID Notes
Apr 5, 2006 George Heissenberger  USA Added to Registry (ID 622)

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