Lot 112 - 1973 MG B Roadster

• Two owners from new
• Includes cherished plate
• Offered without reserve

Conceived in the late 1950s and launched in 1962, the MGB would turn out to be one of the most successful sports cars of all time. Attractively styled, cheap to run and easily maintained by the home mechanic, the 'B' carried on MG's traditional role of providing affordable, sports car motoring for the ordinary enthusiast. The MGB was mechanically similar to the preceding MGA, though with a heavier, unitary construction bodyshell. To compensate for the newcomer's increased weight the existing B-Series engine was stretched from 1,622 to 1,798cc, while the MGB's aerodynamically efficient lines made the most of the maximum available 95bhp to achieve a top speed which just bested the magic 'ton'. A 'right first time' design that changed little over the years apart from the adoption of a more robust five-main-bearing engine in 1965 (fitted from the start of GT production that autumn) a minor facelift for 1970 and the adoption of plastic bumpers (to comply with US legislation) for 1975, the 'B' enjoyed an 18 year production life and sales totalling in excess of 500,000 cars. Its popularity remaining undiminished today, the classic MGB is one of the easiest sports cars of its era to run and maintain in the 21st Century, being served by a worldwide industry of spare parts and service providers.

This MGB was registered on 25^th October 1973 and has had only two owners in its 51 year lifetime. Presenting well in white with a contrasting black interior, we are informed this iconic British classic drives with no known faults. We are also informed that the hood has been replaced and works well. The history file for this low mileage example contains various servicing bills and receipts and an invoice for over £1,600 for works to the engine that were completed in September this year. The sale of this attractive MGB includes the cherished number plate, a V5C registration document and is offered without reserve.