Vehicle Description
The MGB is a sports car launched in May 1962 to replace the MGA.
Introduced as a four-cylinder roadster, a coup� with 2+2 seating
was added in 1965. The MGB was a relatively modern design at the
time of its introduction, utilising a monocoque structure instead
of the traditional 'body-on-frame' construction used on both the
MGA and MG T-types. The lightweight design reduced manufacturing
costs while adding to overall vehicle strength. Wind-up windows
were standard and a comfortable driver's compartment offered plenty
of legroom. The MGB's performance was considered brisk at the time
of its introduction with a 0-60mph time of just over 11 seconds
aided by the relatively light weight of the car. Handling was one
of the MGB's strong points. The three-bearing 1798cc B-Series
engine produced 95bhp at 5400rpm and the engine was upgraded in
October 1964 to a five-bearing crankshaft in an effort to improve
reliability. The MGB was one of the first cars to feature
controlled crumple zones designed to protect the driver and
passenger in a 30mph impact. This MG B Roadster, fitted with
overdrive, was purchased by the vendor in 2016 from its one and
only, original owner who had restored the car in the late 1990's
using a complete new heritage body shell and changed the colour to
red. When purchased, the car required recommissioning after being
in long term storage, this was done at a cost of �6,000 including
replacing the wiring loom, new brake discs, callipers and brake
lines, a new stainless-steel exhaust, alternator and new Minator
wheels fitted with new tyres. Finished in red with black leather
interior, this B Roadster is supplied with a full set of weather
equipment, a V5C registration document, an MoT test certificate
which expires in March 2018, a Heritage Certificate and a file of
bills from the original restoration in 1999 to 2001 and from the
recent recommissioning in 2016 to 2017. The MG B represents good
value in today's market and enjoys excellent club support,
specialist services and parts back up; a motor car just awaiting a
new owner to enjoy it for years to come. For sale by auction on
Saturday 23 September 2017 with Historics at Brooklands, Brooklands
Motor Racing Circuit, Weybridge, Surrey, Call 01753 639170
