Description
H&H Classic Auction @Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
27th Nov, 2024 13:00
1966 MG B Roadster
Estimate
£8, 000 - £10, 000
Registration No: FJD 807D
Chassis No: GNW3101785
MOT: Exempt
Long-term family ownership since 1976
Offered with a collection of invoices and the current V5C document
Subject to mechanical refreshment less than 500 miles ago
Finished in British Racing Green complemented with a Black interior and hood
The MGA had really been the first 'BMC corporate' MG, and the MGB which replaced it was intended to be even more popular. Although the engineering of the new car was evolutionary - the B-Series engine, transmission, rear axle and independent front suspension were all improved versions of those used in the previous MGA. The first incarnation of the MGB built from 1962 to April 1965 featured distinctive pull-type door handles and a 95bhp/ 1798cc engine with three-main-bearing crankshaft and while overdrive was an optional extra, the model's top speed was more than 100mph. Today, it enjoys a very strong following and with its GT sister has spawned a dedicated support industry. For many, the early chrome-bumper MGB roadster is the epitome of the classic British sports car. When the MGB replaced the MGA in 1962, the main change was the use of a lower and wider steel monocoque bodyshell rather than a separate chassis and body, and a larger 1798cc engine instead of the 1498cc power unit fitted to the MGA. The other major changes to the model were a new grille and an all-synchromesh gearbox on the 1967-launched MkII, whilst American Federal-compliant Black rubber instead of chrome bumpers further changed the appearance from 1974.
From long-term family ownership of some 48 years (since 1976), this B Roadster was initially purchased by the father before being passed on to the son. Finished in British Racing Green complemented by a Black interior and soft-top, the B was the subject of mechanical refreshment fewer than 500 miles ago, this included an engine overhaul. Other work has seen improvement in terms of the fuel and coolant systems, benefitting from both a new fuel tank and a radiator. Suspension springs have also been replaced. The bodywork was subject to restoration work that included sills and wings which were believed to have been replaced in the mid-1990s. ‘FJD’ is being offered at auction with a current V5C Registration Document, a collection of invoices and a history file.
