Coys Auction
Ascot Racecourse,
Berkshire SL5 7JX
Sunday 23 May 2010 at 3pm
Registration Number: EU Registered Chassis Number: GHN 52803316G
Designed in-house at MG, with final styling by Farina, the new MG B was launched at the 1962 Earls Court Motor Show. Its appeal was instant, offering a huge increase in interior space while having overall dimensions less than those of the MGA. Capacity was enlarged from 1,622cc to 1,798cc. Via twin SU carburettors it developed a respectable 94bhp at 5,400rpm and 1071b ft at 3,500rpm which, allied to a four speed gearbox, allowed the handsome new MG to achieve 0-60mph in 11.4 seconds and a top speed of 105mph. The rest is, as they say, history, as the MG B went on to become the most popular English sports car.
XUN 460K was first registered new on the 15th of May 1972. It remained with the same careful enthusiast owner for more than 30 years, during which time it has been subject of a comprehensive restoration, including the fitting of a