Lot details Registration No: 565 HUM Chassis No: GHN328486 Mot Expiry: June 2010
Introduced in 1962, the MGB Roadster enjoyed an eighteen-year production run. With nicely balanced handling and a good turn of speed, it merited the old MG marketing slogan 'Safety Fast'. Based around a monocoque chassis featuring independent coil-sprung front suspension and a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle, its 1798cc 'B' series four-cylinder engine was allied to four-speed manual transmission. Capable of over 100mph (especially if specified with overdrive), the provision of disc/drum brakes and rack and pinion steering greatly aided control. Today, it enjoys a very strong following and with its GT sister has spawned a dedicated support industry making it among the most practical and cost effective of all classic cars. While, the MG B's proud competition heritage stretches back some forty-seven years and covers most disciplines.
Finished in Iris Blue with black upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "excellent" condition with regard to its engine, four-speed manual plus overdrive gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, bodywork and paintwork. Reportedly "converted at huge cost to fast road / competition trim", `565 HUM' boasts "a full roll cage, plumbed-in fire extinguisher system and Works-style hardtop etc". Supplied by renowned specialist Oselli, its tuned 1840cc engine plays host to a fast-road camshaft and Weber carburettor. Said to be "fast with excellent handling and brakes", the MG has apparently covered just 1,500 miles since work was completed (including two hillclimbs). Nicely detailed and worthy of close inspection, this tempting B is offered for sale with history file, MSA Historic Technical Passport and MOT certificate valid until June 2010.
PLEASE NOTE: The vendor's description of `FIA Papers' actually refers to the vehicles MSA Historic Technical Passport.
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