The MGB replaced the outgoing MGA in May 1962. It then remained in production until the Abingdon factory finally closed in 1980. Compared with the 'A' the 'B' was a more comfortable mode of transport all round with more legroom and generally more creature comforts like wind-up windows. Initially all the cars were roadsters and the suspension was slightly softer than the MGA, but it still handled well. Despite being an inch or two shorter than the 'A' the interior space was better designed giving the passengers a bit more space plus there was now room for a more sensible amount of luggage when touring. But it carried on the 'wind in the hair' tradition of the great British sports car and while by modern standards it is not particularly rapid, in its day its performance was regarded as 'brisk'. The entire MGB range all used a version of the 1798 cc BMC Series B engine, which was a slightly enlarged version of the 1622cc Series A Engine.

The 1960s Roadster was probably the best looking of all the MGBs , with chrome grill, bumpers and fabulous uncluttered styling more at kin with exotic Italian sports cars from a decade earlier .

Interiors were very much 1960s with its Aston DB style dashboard, slimline, red piped sports seats and wooden steering wheel . Of all the models made over the 20 year production run, this was the purists favourite.

The example we have on offer is has been the subject of a complete and comprehensive rebuild lasting a period of ten years between 1987 and 1997.

The previous owner used a heritage shell and repaired the panels where necessary and then finished in striking red.

Engine was stripped down and bottom and top ends completely rebuilt .
Interior is extremely nice showing signs of patinated use.
A very good example of an older restoration and still in good order, mechanically well maintained, rust free with great paint. Accompanying the car is a large boxed history file containing receipts and paperwork relating to the car and marque . Excellent examples are now regularly advertised at well over the 20k mark and of all the post war MG models the B roadster has seen the biggest recent increase in value .

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