1975-1980 MGB Roadster Brooklands Green mgb ThIs required major modifications to

ThIs required major modifications to the engine bay and the front suspension was modified to incorporate torsion bars rather than the MGB’s coil springs

or any GT40 enthusiast

the Mini was disqualified from the event on a technicality

although this was technically a year too late

This illustration shows a chrome-bumper roadster from 1973-74 with 14" wire wheels and honeycomb grille

1975-1980 MGB Roadster Brooklands Green mgb ThIs required major modifications toThe MGB is probably the most ubiquitous british sports car ever made and remains one of the most popular classic cars. Built from 1962 to 1980 in Abingdon, England, the car replaced the MGA and was MGs first foray into the now common monocoque construction. More than 500,000 MGBs were sold with the majority being exported. Both roadsters and coupes (named the MGB GT) were produced and used the tried and tested B series engine. There were three major