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| Lot number | 95 |
|---|---|
| Hammer value | £1,800 |
| Description | MGB GT |
| Registration | SNB 833J |
| Year | 1971 |
| Colour | Red |
| Engine size | 1,798 cc |
| Chassis No. | GHD502555179 |
| Engine No. | 64853 |
Launched in 1962 to replace the hugely popular MGA, the all new MGB was an immediate success. Its freshly styled monocoque body offered a degree of sophistication way ahead of its predecessor, gaining many converts from the competition who struggled on using traditional ladder chassis.
Powered by an enlarged 1,798cc version of the BMC 'B' series engine which developed a useful 94bhp, the new car could hit 100mph with ease. Providing comfortable accommodation for two, it was available initially as a Roadster, the 2+2 GT joining the ranks in 1965. Both offered plenty of luggage carrying capacity and remain very pleasing and practical classics to own today.
This 1971 tax exempt GT was purchased new by local garage proprietor A H Peters of Trearddur Bay for his wife to use. It was sold by them in 1978, remaining in the current keeper's hands for over 36 years.
Fitted with overdrive and a full-length Webasto sunroof, it has just passed its MOT which expires in October 2015. A bill on file for £353 shows recent work to the brakes for its MOT and it is described by the vendor as a sound and reliable example which can be used as is, or improved when its new owner has the time and inclination.
