Description
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
Viewing: Tuesday 20th May from 12pm
Auction: Wednesday 21st May from 9am
Location: St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
1971 MG B GT
Estimate
£6, 000 - £8, 000
Registration No: TXC 830J
Chassis No: GHD5245982
MOT: Exempt
Subject to a older photo documented restoration
In current ownership for 29 years
Offered with history file and current V5c document
The MGB was only available in Roadster form initially - the Pininfarina-penned hatchback GT derivative with 2+2 seating not being offered until October 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. However, this unit was quickly replaced by a five-bearing one. The MKII model of 1967 brought an updated manual gearbox with revised ratios and synchromesh on all gears, as well as the option of a Borg Warner automatic unit. Other changes included a revised rear axle and a switch from dynamos to alternators. In 1969, Rostyle wheels replaced the previous pressed steel version for standard fit. With the MKIII derivative of 1972 came a new facia and improved heater. However, the biggest visual change in the car's history occurred two years later when steel reinforced plastic bumpers replaced the chrome ones and the ride height was raised by one inch. By the time GT production ceased in 1980, a total of 125, 282 are said to have been produced.
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