Registration No: YHR 897E
Chassis No: GHD3109410
MOT: Exempt

• Despatched new to South Africa
• 94,200 recorded and credible miles
• Subject to a previous repaint
• Offered with Heritage certificate and V5C document

Introduced in May of 1962, the monocoque MG B was a welcome progression from the body-on-frame T-Series and MG A models that preceded it. The more modern construction resulted in weight savings (the car turned the scales at 2028lb), reduced manufacturing costs, and notably tauter handling. Initially, the B was only available in Roadster form - the Pininfarina-penned hatchback GT derivative, with 2+2 seating, not being offered until October 1965. At launch, the model was powered by a three-bearing version of the 1798cc B-Series engine that produced 95bhp at 5,400rpm. However, this unit was replaced by a five-bearing unit two years into production. The MkII model of 1967 brought an updated manual gearbox with revised ratios and synchromesh. By the time GT production ceased in 1980, a total of 125,282 are said to have been produced.

'YHR 897E' was built for export in November 1966 and despatched from the factory on the 2nd December 1966, landing in South Africa in the early days of 1967. It had been ordered in Old English White with wire wheels, MPH speedometer, cigar lighter and overdrive. Currently the car displays 94,200 recorded and credible miles on the odometer. Evidently subject to a previous repaint at some time in its life, this B GT is offered with a Heritage Certificate and a V5C registration document and is described by the vendor as a 'very good' example.

For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760