Belgian title

Careful preparation
Ideal for beginners in historic motorsport
Numerous invoices

Archetype of the British roadster, the MGB was built between 1962 and 1980 in about 500,000 units (including 150,000 GT coupés). It was for a long time the most produced convertible in the world, before being dethroned by the Mazda MX-5. Its commercial success was due in part to its elegant design, its simple and efficient mechanics (from Mk II onwards, it has a five-bearing crankshaft), and its economical use. It was also successful in competitions such as the Tour de France Automobile, the Monte Carlo and the 24 Hours of Le Mans...
The car we are presenting was acquired in 2013, in England, by a Belgian amateur wishing to compete in historic races. The car, a Mk IV, then strictly original, was then completely dismantled and prepared in the spirit of the factory car of the generous driver Barry "Sideways" Sidery-Smith. Retaining its original red paintwork and right-hand drive (ideal on circuits which, for the most part, turn right), it received a Safety Device roll bar, a compliant fiberglass hard top and a serious preparation of the chassis and engine. Also noteworthy are the very elegant Minilite wheels fitted to the car. It seems that in the past it had an FIA passport, but some safety elements will now have to be renewed (seats, harnesses), while some parts, which are not compliant (aluminium radiator, rear gas dampers and ventilated brake discs) will have to be returned to their original state in order to claim the precious sesame. At the wheel of this car, its former owner took part in numerous open circuit races in Belgium (Spa-Francorchamps, Zolder), in the Netherlands (Zandvoort), but also in France (Croix-en-Ternois, Magny-Cours) and in England (Donington, Silverstone), as well as in a few rallies (Tour de Belgique, Midi-Minuit). This MGB, with its careful and thoughtful preparation, will allow its future owner to drive in demonstrations or historic competitions for a reasonable budget, and a maximum of pleasure.

This car will be sold by auction by AGUTTES Auction House, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, on June the 20th, 2021.
The digital catalog is available by the following link
https://www.aguttes.com/en/catalog/113642?

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