LOT 15
The Property of a Gentleman and Racing Enthusiast 1965 MG B Roadster Competition Registration no. CVJ 848C Chassis no. GHN351103
1965 MG B Roadster Competition Registration no. CVJ 848C Chassis no. GHN351103
The Property of a Gentleman and Racing Enthusiast
1965 MG B Roadster Competition
Registration no. CVJ 848C
Chassis no. GHN351103
1965 MG B Roadster Competition
Registration no. CVJ 848C
Chassis no. GHN351103
MOT expiry date: N/A
*Expertly prepared ready to race car
*Good racing history
*1950cc race engine
Built using an early MG B as a base, this 'pull' door handle car, with its narrow transmission tunnel, has been very thoroughly prepared for classic racing to pre-1965 specifications with a photographic build record from MG Motorsport. Its specification includes an aluminium alloy fuel tank with electric pump and a carbon fibre race seat. Its fully plumbed Lifeline extinguisher system, full roll cage with door bars and full harness seat belt are all in date until February 2022. Performance and race measurement are taken care of by a Racelogic computer system. The engine has been race built to 1,950cc and is in very good order (under 10 hours running), with a Weber carburettor fitted and cooling is augmented by an electric radiator fan. Benefitting from current and previous FIA HTP papers, the car has been certified by the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust. Originally a left-hand-drive German market car, the MG B has been converted to right-hand-drive. The car has been raced extensively, including in the 2011 Classic Festival in Zolder, and in the HSCC Guards Trophy at Silverstone. A proven classic racer, the MG B has very bodywork and is strikingly finished in sky blue with a removable white hardtop.
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Footnotes
Vendor Score Total: 81/100
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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well
EXTERIOR TOTAL: 18/25
Body Work: 4
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Glass: 3
Paint: 4
Wheels/Tyres: 4
INTERIOR TOTAL: 16/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 5
Headlining: 4
Seats: 3
Trim: 4
ENGINE TOTAL: 20/20
Mechanical components: 5
Running: 5
Starting: 5
Under Bonnet: 5
RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 20/20
Axles: 5
Brakes: 5
Gearbox/Clutch: 5
Suspension: 5
ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 10/10
Ancillary components: 5
Main components: 5
Car History File: 5
Saleroom notices
Please note the vendor is currently applying for a lost logbook which will follow post-sale. Please note the engine is built to 1798cc not 1950cc as catalogued.
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