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MGB Race Car

History

Production of the ubiquitous & often underrated MGB started in 1962 & finally finished in 1980 by which time 523,836 Roadsters & GTs had been built. Early cars are much sought after today, in particular the ‘pull handle’ cars.

The MG factory at Abingdon built a number of works competition cars, which competed at major international events including Le Mans 24hr, Sebring 12hr, Marathon-de-la-route & numerous international rallies. Modern FIA race cars like the car for sale are built to this period works competition specification to race in FIA type events. They frequently outperform much more expensive & powerful machinery, due to their powerful 4 cylinder engine & excellent handling.

This Car

CKX  is an original UK supplied right hand drive pull handle MGB roadster, which was converted to FIA race specification approximately 20 years ago & subject to a full body restoration in 2014 by the previous owner. Purchased by our client in early 2016 to run in the very competitive Equipe Classic Racing series.

The shell is an original early ‘narrow tunnel’ unit in very good condition inside & out.  

In the current owner’s hands, CKX has proven to be very competitive with many podium results.

The bodywork is to correct FIA specification including an aluminium bonnet. It is all in very good cosmetic condition.

The specification includes:

·         The engine is a Classic & Modern Engine Services built full race specification unit built in January 2019 with only 2 hours run time. Fitted with a steel crank, steel rods, high compression forged pistons, race camshaft, baffled sump & full race cylinder head.

·         Carburation is from a single Weber 48 DCOE.

·         The exhaust is a Maniflow full race system.

·         The gearbox is the later & stronger 4-synchro non-overdrive model with straight cut, close ratio gears, built by Hardy Engineering.

·         Plate type LSD, built by Hardy Engineering.

·         Strengthened race spec. half shafts.

·         Correct FIA steering & brakes.

·         Correct FIA suspension with rear adjustable lever arm dampers.

·         Foam filled alloy fuel tank.

·         Twin Facet fuel pumps.

·         Original works hard top with Lexan rear, side & door windows.

·         Spare set of matching wheels fitted with used Dunlop Racing tyres.

·         Race seat, harness & plumbed in extinguisher system (just serviced)

Eligible for some of the very best events & race series both in UK & Europe. Including;

Equipe Classic Racing GTS & Libre

Motor Racing Legends Generations Trophy

Motor Racing Legends RAC Pall Mall Cup

HSCC Classic K

GT & Sports Car Cup.

In current ownership, CKX has been prepared & run by her owner, who runs a busy garage.

This is an opportunity to acquire a well-known, highly developed & competitive FIA specification MGB, which is on the button & available at significantly less than the cost to build it today. 

More detailed photos are available for serious enquiries.

We also offer event support packages to prepare, transport & run this car for you at any of the events mentioned above.

Call Paul to discuss the car in more detail or to arrange a viewing.

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