Cool, calm and classic: CCHL brings air conditioning to the MGB Roadster
Hull-based classic car specialists now offer an air conditioning system to Britain’s best-loved open-top sports car
“The MGB was always the Roadster the nation fell in love with. Now you can enjoy every mile in genuine comfort — hood down, wind in your hair, and the temperature exactly where you want it.”
CCHL, the specialist builder of handcrafted MGB sports cars, has announced a significant milestone in their offering to classic British motoring enthusiasts: the successful fitment of an air conditioning system to the iconic MGB Roadster.
Long celebrated as the quintessential British sports car, the MGB Roadster has captivated drivers since the 1960s with its timeless lines, spirited performance, and the unmatched joy of open-top driving. CCHL have engineered a climate solution that fits sympathetically within the Roadster’s compact cabin, delivering cool, conditioned air without compromising the car’s classic character or its celebrated soft-top experience.
The achievement is no small feat. The MGB’s tight engine bay, period-correct interior packaging, and open-top body structure present unique engineering challenges. CCHL’s careful integration ensures the system works in harmony with the car’s existing mechanicals — delivering genuine, effective cooling while remaining unobtrusive to even the most eagle-eyed MGB devotee.
For CCHL, whose reputation is built on building and refining MGB sports cars to the very highest standard, the development marks a meaningful new chapter in what these beloved machines can offer their owners.
Simon Lucas, Director of CCHL, said: “We’ve always believed the MGB deserves to be driven and enjoyed — not just admired. Proper air conditioning to the Roadster means owners can now experience their car in real comfort, whatever the British summer decides to throw at them. It’s the same car they love, just better.”
The air conditioning system is now available as part of CCHL’s range of specialist services for MGB owners. Further details and enquiries are welcome directly from the team.