Lot 221: MG MGB Roadster

Introduced in 1963, the MGB could not have been more different that the MGA. Although not as startling as the MGA was to pre-war MG Midget enthusiasts, the B was a new breed of motor car. With is unitary construction, timeless styling and bullet proof mechanics, the MGB would provide the basis of the MG range for the next two decades.The single most important change to the MGB was the adoption of American specified ride height and impact bumpers across the board in 1974. This major change splits the MGB into two distinct categories, with each model appealing to different buyers. The chrome bumper cars more highly valued.This 1973, chrome bumper, example is said to have been the subject of a restoration in 2003, which included new sills, doors, new panels and a repaint in Signal Red, new telescopic dampers on the rear, a stainless steel exhaust, reupholstered seats and a new hood. The car is equipped with the 1800cc, 4 cylinder engine, which is mated to a 4-speed manual + overdrive gearbox.