(Left to right) Pat Bjorhovde thought her MGB/GT was “sexy.” For Pete Cosmides, his MGB led to a way of life. Richard Lid- dick became so involved in MGs and other British cars that he became chairman of the MGB Register. Bill Shields and daughter Joanna share Bill’s B racer.
and the T-Series cars before them — at LeMans, Sebring and other tracks worldwide.
Bill Shields’ 1964 MGB has been a race car since 1968. When Shields, a well-known MG mechanic and re- storer, acquired the old B in 1995 he prepared it for vintage racing. Why an MGB? “It ties into Carriage Craft [his shop] and it’s a basic, straight- forward car to drive and everybody loves them,” says Shields. “When you’ve got a freak [make or model of car] you’re out on your own. There’s a lot to be said for availability of parts.”
For years he and the white B roadster raced all over the Northeast. But late- ly it’s been driven mostly by Shields’ daughter, Joanna, to whom the car will eventually pass. “If it lasts,” he quips, referring to a crash during the 2011 season. Between racing, repairs and restorations, Shields is very ac- tive in the MGB world, and that’s not likely to change.
A Car for All Reasons
Since 1962, the MGB has played many roles: daily driver, hobby car and racer. In short, it’s meant many
things to many people. It was part of Herren Floyd’s family and social life. For Pat Bjorhovde, her GT was a fun interlude for a young adult, while for Pete Cosmides his very first MGB kindled an interest that rules his personal and professional life more than 30 years later. Although Rich- ard Liddick came to the MGB later than some, his personal life revolves around his role in the North American MGB Register. And for Bill Shields, the MGB has provided a livelihood, recreation and a way to share a pas- sion with his daughter. Few cars can do more.
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