When did the MGB GT come out with a fixed roof?

The fixed roof MGB GT was introduced in October 1965. Production continued until 1980, although export to the US ceased in 1974. The MGB… More Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this 1967 MG MGB GT. Finished in Primrose over a black interior, this BGT presents to a good… More

What kind of car is this 1967 MGB GT?

Fittingly finished in British Racing Green, this 1967 MGB/GT is described as a “good runner with a full restoration in its past. This B/… More We have a 1974 MGB GT in a very nice condition available. This car has already been restored once. It was imported to the… More

What is the story behind the Herrington MGB racing GT?

Sister car to LBL 591E, the GT wearing Herrington MGB racing livery has perhaps an even better story. Prepared by BMC USA as a practice car for Hopkirk and Hedges while the racing machine was shipped over from Abingdon, it was later gifted to Herrington Motors and ran a number of races.

What is the history of the blaze red MGB?

It’s one of a pair, the Blaze Red MGB GT familiarization car from the 1967 running of the 12 Hours of Sebring, sibling to the British Racing Green example that ran the event in the hands of Paddy Hopkirk and Andrew Hedges. The latter won its class, placing 11th behind Ford GT40s and Porsche 906s, and ahead of multiple Shelby GT350s and 911s.

The fixed-roof MGB GT was introduced in October 1965. Production continued until 1980, although export to the US ceased in 1974. The MGB GT sported a ground-breaking greenhouse designed by Pininfarina and launched the sporty “hatchback” style.

What kind of engine does a MG B GT have?

The MG B GT has a Inline 4, Petrol engine with 1799 cm3 / 109.8 cu-in capacity. How many horsepower (hp) does a 1977 MG B GT have?

When did the MGB overdrive switch move to the top?

The switch was moved to the top of the gearshift knob in 1977. Overdrives were fitted to less than 20% of all MGBs. There were three different types of overdrive transmissions fitted to the MGB. The gearbox input shaft, flywheel and engine backing plate were changed with the advent of the five-main-bearing engine in 1965.

How many MGB roadsters were made in the US?

In March 1979 British Leyland started the production of black painted limited edition MGB roadsters for the US market, meant for a total of 500 examples. Due to a high demand for the limited edition model, production ended with 6,682 examples.