Lot details Registration No: DNX563C Chassis No: G/HN3-56897 Mot Expiry: May 2012
Introduced in the May of 1962, the monocoque MG B was a welcome progression from the body-on-frame T-Series and MG A models that preceded it. The more modern construction resulted in weight savings (the car turned the scales at 2028lb), reduced manufacturing costs and notably tauter handling. Initially, the B was only available in Roadster form - the hatchback GT derivative not being offered until 1965. 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. At launch, the model was powered by a three-bearing version of the 1798cc B-Series engine that produced 95bhp at 5,400 rpm. However, with an eye on superior reliability, this unit was replaced by a five-bearing one two years into production. A large proportion of the 399,070 Roadsters produced are still providing good service today - not least in historic racing and rallying.
The 1965 Roadster on sale is just such a car. A 'pull handle', five-bearing engine example, this well known B was purchased by the vendor in 1991 and prepared for historic rallying; eventually helping him to win the 1995 Safety Devices National Championship. 'DNX 563C' underwent a second full restoration in 1998 at a cost of £13,000. A new 1950cc 141bhp Mass Racing engine was then installed in 2005, which has yet to experience any competitive mileage. The MG's extensive specification includes: seam welded body, hard and soft tops, full roll cage, a genuine BL four synchro, straight cut, close ratio overdrive gearbox, 4.55:1 limited slip differential linked to up-rated halfshafts, rally suspension with adjustable lever arm rear dampers, Halda Twinmaster etc.
Other items include:
- Brown & Gammons rally exhaust
- twin coils
- twin fuel pumps
- up-rated radiator
- heavy duty alternator
- oil cooler
- electric fan
- passenger footplate with air horn button
- fuse panel on dashboard
- long distance rally seats and harnesses
- extended fly-off handbrake
- laminated screen
- battery master switch
- plumbed in fire extinguisher
- sump and tank guards
- aluminium bonnet
- new Vredestein tyres
- twin Cibie spotlights
- cooling ducts for brakes and carburettor
- boot mounted spare wheel kit
This beautifully presented rally car is finished in White with Blue stripe and a Black interior and comes complete with BMIHT Certificate, FIA and FIVA identities and a stage log book. Ready to go!
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle has an MOT until May 2012.
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