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| Lot number | 22 |
|---|---|
| Hammer value | £2,860 |
| Description | MGB GT Jubilee |
| Registration | KMB 22N |
| Year | 1975 |
| Colour | Green/Gold |
| Engine size | 1,798 cc |
| Chassis No. | GHD5-378445G |
| Engine No. | 5612 |
| Documents | V5C; 6 old MOTs; invoices; Heritage Certificate |
To mark the 50th anniversary of MG Cars in 1974, British Leyland announced the production of a limited edition of 750 MGB GT Jubilee models.
Launched the following year, they were distinguished by British Racing Green paintwork with gold stripes incorporating the Jubilee logo. Other badges on the car were gold rather than silver, and the alloy wheels had gold detailing. Other goodies included an overdrive gearbox, carpets instead of rubber mats, black cloth seats with headrests, a V8-style steering wheel and tinted glass – all optional extras at the time.
As the Heritage Certificate confirms, this Jubilee was built in May 1975 and sold to its first owner the following month via Oliver Rix & Co Ltd of Nantwich. Various invoices on file show upkeep over the years with new parts when required. Six old MOTs back to 1993 show that it had covered 63,581 miles at that date, a total which has since risen to 72,879 miles.
On offer here from a deceased estate, it was in running order when put into storage a couple of years ago but has been unused since the last MOT expired in 2015. It would no doubt benefit from a good service and some precautionary recommissioning before venturing forth once more.
