Vehicle Description
1966 MG MGB GT
The MGB is built to a simple, sensible formula and with simple,
sensible technology, even for its time: The two-seater body,
designed from the ground up as a no-roof roadster, (not
chopped-down from a contemporary sedan, such as the Morris Minor
convertible), features quite deep and wide sills for good
length-ways and twisting stiffness and during design, there was
attention paid to the 1960s emerging technology of crash safety
too, with an energy absorbing crush zones designed into the nose of
the car.
For consignment, not to be outdone by the Triumph GT6, we offer up
the MG version of the 3-door hardtop coupe, the MGB GT. Sporting
leather seating, and a rear storage area as well as offering up 2
plus 2 seating, and red paint this car shows a beautiful line and
has added space. Yes, it's still a sports car!
Exterior
Bathed in red, the paint is all very nice, no inclusions, very
deep, and no rust seen. Straight body lines, and that wonderful
sloping rear hatchback if you will, MG has added an extra window to
the sides for the rear bench. A longer rear quarter panel makes
more room for the rear storage area, and a slightly larger car
overall in length. All chrome and badging is very nice and all has
a mirror-like finish and lines up perfectly on the side trimmings.
The same front fenders, grille, and rear taillights are used as the
MGB. 14-inch wire wheels with knockoff hubs are shining on all 4
corners.
Interior
It just doesn't get any better than a wonderful mixture of jet
black leather and some black accenting for the interior surfaces.
Door panels are beautiful with black leather broken up by red
horizontal piping, and a black wrapped padded sill. Handles have
also been blackened and shiny escutcheons remain. The seats which
all are beautifully preserved are wrapped in more black leather and
have plenty of red piping delineating each panel of the front
buckets and rear fender fitted low back bench. A nice texture of
the leather has folds from light usage, but definitely no fading or
wear to make note of. Pristine black carpet lines the floors and
thresholds as well as the center hump. In this hump is the small
short lever which has a wood topper and a chromed MG octagonal
badge. The original dash is nicely padded and has all the correct
gauges and toggles as well as a wood rimmed drilled 3 chromed spoke
steering wheel, all neatly buttoned up in the front of the car. The
rear cargo area is carpeted with matching black and shows very
clean and not worn. A white nice felted headliner floats seamlessly
and tight above the passenger compartment. A plus for this
interior.
Drivetrain
Within the restored newly painted and detailed engine bay resides
an 1800cc inline 4-cylinder that sports dual SU HS4 carbs on the
side to feed it, and a 4-speed manual transmission on back. To
drive the rear wheels a 3.90 rear axle is noted. The consignor has
upgraded the ignition to an electronic Pertronix, a new starter is
on, and the carbs were rebuilt in 2016. Have to give a shout out to
the entire engine bay as it has been meticulously restored on all
surfaces and presents as showroom.
Undercarriage
With virtually no rust, we note a very sturdy unibody
undercarriage. New front suspension bushings, U joints for the rack
and pinion steering. For a smooth ride this car utilizes front
independent coil springs and rear leaf springs. A nice stainless
steel exhaust snakes its way rearward from the engine. Front disc
brakes and rear drum brakes have calipers that look like new, and
drums that show no rust.
Drive-Ability
This writer with my asphyxiation for British sports cars, had to
have some seat time in this interesting and rarely seen MG. I was
totally satisfied with all operations of the car, starting quickly,
running smoothly, and just a very nice tool around several laps of
the test track. Definitely more upscale than the GT6, and
comparable power with its increased engine size. The consigner
states that the tachometer reads 500 rpm fast, but I could not
tell!
Overall a great example of the MG MGB GT, with its beautifully
restored engine and bay, fantastic black leather with red piping
interior, and extra storage to boot, and yes, it is in the boot! It
also was fun to use my boot generously to do my test drive, a
simply smashing driver, and the wire wheels with knockoff hubs are
in keeping with the Brit sports car tradition and keeping a smile
on my face. Cheerio!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.