1966 MG B CABRIOLET "1966 MG B Roadster

Serial number GHN3L99738

Elegant ro…

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1966 MG B CABRIOLET

"1966 MG B Roadster Serial number GHN3L99738 Elegant roadster, easy to use Ideal for sunny days It was at the London Motor Show in September 1962 that MG launched the replacement for the MGA, which was logically called the MGB. More modern in line, the drawing of the car is tenser and more angular. With windows in the doors, it is no longer a roadster but a convertible. The MGB is finally much less spartan than the MGA. The interior is also larger. Strictly a two-seater, its character remains guided by a by a sporting spirit. Elegant in the city as well as in the country, the MGB is at ease in any environment. The engine is also of a more important displacement since it passes from 1600 to 1800 cm3. In October 1964 the engine evolves and passes from 3 to 5 bearings to maintain the crankshaft. It is in March 1965, that the external handles of the doors become fixed with a push button. The model we present is a roadster in original left-hand drive. The interior has been restored and is now in very nice condition. The car comes with an important file of invoices. Its road handling is very pleasant, a sign of a healthy engine. The hood is in very good condition, the chromes are shiny, the underbody is clean. The bodywork has some minor paint defects. This MGB Roadster is the perfect car for your summer, whether it's on the French Riviera or in Cap-Ferret.

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1956 MG A Chassis HDR4320953 Carte Grise Collection Mythical roadster Matching Colors Certificate British Motors Industry Heritage Trust 20 000 / 25 000€ M.G, Morris Garage, belongs to that small but prestigious category of British brands specializing in sport roadsters. In 1946, the T-series MGs that had made the brand famous before the war were put back into production. The "new" model was christened TC, a simple evolution of the 1939 model. A little obsolete, with its rigid front axle, the firm with the octagon reacted by making technical and aesthetic evolutions over the years. But the real novelty came in 1955, when two MGs with special bodywork, designated EX 182, were seen racing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A few months later, these cars were shown in customer version at the Frankfurt Motor Show, presented as the new MG A. With its elegant, well-proportioned lines, this is a racing-type barquette totally in tune with the times, and offered at a very attractive price. It was an immediate and huge success. As with Austin Healey, Jaguar and Triumph, the USA absorbed the majority of MGAs built. This figure was a record at the time, as the MGA was the first sports car to exceed the symbolic 100,000 mark. The reliability and sturdiness of its powertrain, despite a non-synchronized premiere, greatly contributed to its excellent image. Very sporty, the interior is spartan, but offers a very complete dashboard with enough room for two. It's a true roadster, with no windows in the doors. The soft top disappears completely. Our example, a 1956 roadster, was produced on October 2, 1956 for the United States. It was painted in old english white, with a black interior. Originally well equipped, it featured an adjustable steering column and windscreen washer. Our beautiful MGA was acquired by its owners in Pennsylvania in 2020. Imported and registered in France, it is in good cosmetic condition. As for the mechanics, having seen little use recently, an overhaul will be in order. 1956 MG A Chassis HDR4320953 Carte Grise Collection Mythical roadster Matching Colors Certificate British Motors Industry Heritage Trust 20 000 / 25 000€ M.G, Morris Garage, belongs to that small but prestigious category of British marques specialising in sports roadsters. In 1946, the T-series MGs that had made the brand famous before the war were put back into production. The 'new' model was called the TC, and was a simple evolution of the 1939 model. A little obsolete, with its rigid front axle, the firm with the octagon reacted by making technical and aesthetic changes over the years. But the real innovation came in 1955, when two MGs with special bodywork, designated EX 182, were seen racing in the Le Mans 24 Hours. A few months later, these cars were shown in customer version at the Frankfurt Motor Show, presented as the new MG A. With its elegant, well-proportioned lines, this was a 'racing' type car that was totally in tune with the times, and was offered at a very attractive price. It was a huge and immediate success. As with Austin Healey, Jaguar and Triumph, the USA absorbed the majority of MGAs built. This figure was a record for the time, as the MGA was the first sports car to exceed the symbolic 100,000 mark. The reliability and robustness of its powertrain, despite a non-synchronised premiere, were key factors in building an excellent image. The very sporty cabin is spartan, but offers a very complete dashboard with enough room for two. It's a true roadster with no windows in the doors. As for the soft top, it disappears completely. Our example, a 1956 roadster, was produced on 2 October 1956 for the United States. It was painted Old English White, with a black interior. Originally well equipped, it had an adjustable steering column and windscreen washer. Our beautiful MGA was acquired by its owners in Pennsylvania in 2020. Imported and registered in France, it is in good cosmetic condition. As for the mechanics, having seen little use recently, a service will be in order.

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