125 MG MGB (Mk.1) Roadster Hardtop (1963)

MG B Roadster (1962-67) * Engine 1798 cc S4 OHV power 95 bhp Production 115,898
Race Number 37 Steve Naish
Registration Number 3323 KV (Coventry)
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*This car was racing with a bored out BMC B Series engine of 1853cc

The MG B was introduced in 1962, replacing the ageing 1622cc MGA. First introduced as a Roadster with the fastback B GT jouining the range in 1965. In both forms the B offered more passenger and luggage space than the earlier car whil being 3 inches shorter overall. The suspension was also softer, giving a smoother ride, and the larger (1798cc) engine gave a slightly higher top speed, its four speed gearbox was an updated version of that of the A and an optional overdrive was available.
The B GT joined the Roadster in 1965.with its large tailgate and increased stowage capacity it weighed in at only 160lbs heavier than its open top sibling. It differed in having a quieter back axle and five bearing engine.
Mark II versions of both cars arrived in 1967, all with the GT type rear axle and revised gear ratios and syncromesh on all gear along with an Overdrive and Automatic option (Borg Warner) cars also had an alternator in place of the dynamo with a change to a negative earth system. To accommodate the new gearboxes there were significant changes to the sheet metal in the floorpan, and a new flat-topped transmission tunnel.. For 1970 (Rubery Owen) ROstyle type wheels became standard, along with a new front grille recessed, in black aluminium. The more traditional-looking polished grille returned in 1973 with a black "honeycomb" inser The interior was again updated in 1972.
To meet impact regulations, 1974 US models saw the chrome bumper over-riders replaced with oversized rubber ones, nicknamed Sabrina after the stage name of the big busted actress Norma Ann Sykes of Stockport. In the second half of 1974 the chrome bumpers were replaced altogether, which are considered 1974.5 models. A new, steel-reinforced black rubber bumper at the front incorporated the grille area as well, giving a major restyling to the B's nose, and a matching rear bumper completed the change. New US headlight height regulations also meant that the headlamps were now too low. Rather than redesign the front of the car, British Leyland raised the car's suspension by 1-inch this along with the heavier front end resulted in inferior. For the 1975 model year only, the front anti-roll bar was deleted as a cost-saving measure (though still available as an option). The damage done by the British Leyland response to US legislation was partially alleviated by revisions to the suspension geometry in 1977, when a rear anti-roll bar was made standard equipment on all models. Power was also reduced to meet increasingly draconian US emmission regulations

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3hot at The AMOC Meeting, Oulton Park, Cheshire 16:05:2015 Ref 106-125

Taken in: United Kingdom / England / Oulton Park (show map)

Taken on: July 20, 2018

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