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Shipped from Pressed Steel in Cowley, body shells sit on the transporter to the left of Gate 3. |
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Body
shells enter the upper level of the factory. This shot was taken with Gate
3 just behind me. Notice the rack of exhaust systems to the right
of the entrance. |
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Gate 3. Notice that the body shells have slipped further into the factory. |
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Body
shells are loaded into the upper level. This is a view from the upper level
looking down onto bodies that have been lowered to the ground level.
The bronze roadster in the foreground is about to receive a rear axle.
A silver body shell is ready to be lowered down in the extreme right of
the picture. |
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With
the electrical and interior components fitted, the cars are lowered onto
the ground level where the mechanical assemblies are added. These
include the front and rear suspension, engine and gearbox, and exhaust system. |
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Looking
down from the upper level into a parts storage area. Gas tanks are
in the cage to the right and rear ends are stacked to the left. |
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Complete
front ends ready for installation on the bottom level of the MG car plant.
This photo makes a great reference for the restorer. |
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An engine and gearbox is prepared for lifting into an assembly line car. Judging by the twin SU's, this unit was for the English market. |
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Installation
of the running gear continues. The cars were protected with plastic
sheets to prevent scratches during assembly. |
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Collector
Edition MGB/GT's nearing completion on the assembly line. MG's were
not produced on an automated assembly line. When the cars completed
the assembly stage, they were then pushed by hand to the next area. |
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Quality
Control and final inspection area. |
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Emission
control building was separate from the main facility. This small building could house only a few cars at time. A bronze MGB roadster undergoing an emission check. |
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