MG MGB GT SEBRING PADDY HOPKIRK TRIBUTE, 1971

Chassis/Chassis no. VR264021VR - Documented history since brand new - Preparation for regularity sport races - All the original parts preserved, including the engine of first equipment - Excellent for historic races and rallies - Documented history since brand new - Preparation for regularity rally - All the original parts preserved, including the engine of first equipment - Excellent for historic races and rallies The MGB was a model of absolute importance for MG, as it was the first model of the Company to be built on a load-bearing body. This revolutionized the world of British sports cars, as the MGB was a compact, rigid, reliable and fun to drive car. It was undoubtedly a great success with enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts alike, with production lasting from 1963 until 1980. In addition to the popular Roadster, the coupé or GT version, introduced in 1965 and designed by Pininfarina, was the most practical variant for those who wanted a sports car with a decent load capacity. In racing, the MGB GT stood out as a very competitive car. Driven by Paddy Hopkirk in races such as the Targa Florio and the 12 Hours of Sebring, it scored a number of successes. The 1971 example in Mallard Green livery shown here was bought new at K Garage LTD in Mill Hill, on 30th October 1971 and registered in England on 1st November 1971 with registration number HVB 980K . Its first owner was Mrs. J. Whittely, a London lady who had spent most of her life in the Indies and who wanted to enjoy her retirement by visiting her friends in an elegant sports car. MRS. Whittely used and carefully preserved the MG, covering only 19,600 miles in fifteen years, until, in the spring of 1986, due to her advanced age, she was no longer able to drive. On 9 June 1986 the car was purchased by Mr. David Powell, a neighbour of Mrs. Wittely's, who kept it for 21 years, maintaining it with obsessive care. On February 4, 2007, Mr. Powell sold the MG to a young Londoner who gave it to his girlfriend, a Spanish model living in London, Miss. Maria del Pilar Pino Heredia, who used it for a year on an occasional basis and for short trips. In 2008, Miss. Pino Heredia returned to live in Spain in Alicante and took the MG with her, where it was never registered keeping its original English plates. On June 20, 2011 the MGB was bought by the current owner, an enthusiast looking for a car to participate in the historic races. The car was then registered in Italy and entrusted to a specialist who carried out a thorough general overhaul and a first general preparation for racing. Later in 2016 the car was modified with the installation of a Sebring kit and an Ivor Searle supercharged engine. The car underwent a radical transformation, yet retained the color and much of the original appearance. In this configuration the car received the Aci CSAI competition fiche and participated in numerous events, obtaining excellent results. The car is offered with all its original parts, including the original Autumn Leaf interior and its original engine, and all the detailed documentation, including receipts and correspondence from the previous owners. The car is ASI Targa Oro homologated and retains all ACI CSAI documentation to participate in regularity sport races. An excellent opportunity for the enthusiast looking for a competitive and fun car for races and rallies. The MGB was of absolute importance for MG, as it was the first model of the House to be built on a load-bearing body. This revolutionized the world of British sports cars, as the MGB was a compact, rigid, reliable, and fun-to-use car. It was undoubtedly a great success among enthusiasts and others, with production lasting from 1963 until 1980. In addition to the popular Roadster, the coupe or GT version, introduced in 1965 and designed by Pininfarina, represented the most practical variant for those who wanted a sports car with a decent load capacity. In racing, the MGB GT stood out for being a car with an excellent competitiveness. Driven by Paddy Hopkirk in races such as the Targa Florio and the 12 Hours of Sebring, it obtained a good number of successes. The example of 1971 in Mallard Green livery presented here was purchased new at the K Garage LTD in Mill Hill, October 30, 1971, and registered in England on November 1, 1971, with license plate HVB 980K . Its first owner was Mrs. J. Whittely, a London lady who had spent most of her life in the Indies and who wanted to enjoy her retirement by visiting her friends in an elegant sports car. MRS. Whittely used and carefully preserved the MG, covering in fifteen