Lot details Registration No: HWJ677W Chassis No: GVGEJ1AG51743 Mot Expiry: Oct 2012
Styled by Italian maestro Pininfarina, the GT Coupe version of the MGB was launched in October 1965, three years after the Roadster had come into being. Its stylish fastback bodyshell enabled the provision of an extra row of occasional seats. When folded flat, these greatly increased the load area, which was readily accessible via the rear tailgate. Suspension was by wishbones and coil springs at the front, and a live axle mounted on leaf springs at the rear. Damping was by lever arm units all round. Braking was by discs at the front and drums at the rear. Power came from a five-bearing version of the 1798cc B-Series engine, offering 95bhp at 5,400rpm. The MKII version of 1967 brought an updated manual gearbox with revised ratios and synchromesh on all gears as well as the option of a Borg Warner automatic unit. Other changes included a revised rear axle and a switch from dynamos to alternators. In 1969, Rostyle wheels replaced the previous pressed steel version. With the MKIII derivative of 1972 came a new facia and improved heater. However, the biggest visual change in the car's history occurred two years later, when steel reinforced plastic bumpers replaced the chrome ones and the ride height was raised by one inch. By the time GT production ceased in 1980, a total of 125,282 are said to have been produced, many of which are still providing good service today.
This right-hand drive home market MGB GT reportedly benefits from an extensive refurbishment carried out in 2005, which included replacement body panels, re-spray, engine overhaul, reconditioned bakes, plus new exhaust, alternator, oil cooler, radiator, road springs, tyres and carpets. A rolling road tune-up was undertaken at the same time and the car fully serviced. Just 3,200 miles have been covered since the rejuvenation and the vendor currently describes the MG as being "in generally good condition". The desirable manual overdrive gearbox model, 'HWJ 677W' is finished in Blue with a Black interior and comes complete with MOT into October 2012. While its new wire wheels, Moto-Lita steering wheel, electric cooling fan and 1969 model year interior trim are the only known deviations from the car's original specification.
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