Registration - YCG 333J Chassis No. - GHD5228002G M.O.T. - June 2022 Odometer - 39,900 Prior to the vendor’s acquisition of ‘YCG 333J’ in August 2019, it had remained within the same ownership for no less than 21 years, only averaging some 2,000 miles a year. The righthand drive home market car matches blue bodywork to tan-coloured interior trim and, apart from a Britax Webasto sunroof and stainless steel trims on its Rostyle wheels, the GT appears to be a pleasingly original and well cared for example. It is, however, rare in being one of only 1,285 examples equipped with the optional Borg-Warner three-speed automatic transmission. The vendor currently regards the B Series engine, gearbox, bodywork, paintwork, brightwork and upholstery to all be in ‘excellent’ condition, and is now making the MGB available for sale complete with four new tyres, a box file full of history, spare VHF radio and a current MOT valid until June 23. Introduced in May 1962, the monocoque MGB was a welcome progression from the body-on-frame T-Series and MGA models that preceded it. The more modern construction resulted in weight savings, reduced manufacturing costs and notably tauter handling. It was initially only available in roadster form – the Pininfarina-penned hatchback GT derivative with 2+2 seating not being offered until October 1965. The MKII model of 1967 brought an updated manual gearbox with revised ratios and synchromesh on all gears, a revised rear axle, and a switch from dynamo to alternator. In 1969, Rostyle wheels replaced the previous pressed steel version for standard fit. By the time GT production ceased in October 1980, a total of 125,282 had been produced. In summary: • In the care of the previous owner for no less than 21 years • Comes complete with Britax Webasto sunroof and original factory-fitted radio • One of only 1,285 GTs equipped with automatic transmission
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