Location: Auburn, Indiana

$19,800 USD | Sold

In 1967, Paddy Hopkirk and Andrew Hedges drove a mildly modified (from standard production specifications) MGB at Le Mans in the legendary 24 hour motor race. They were able to cover 2,392 miles at an average speed of 99.9-mph and claimed the ‘Motor’ trophy for the highest placed British entry. At the time this car was built, MG had over 30 years as a leader in sports car motoring and innumerable racing and competition successes that paved the way for a range of cars with advanced design and performance attributes. “Safety Fast” was a theme for MG in marketing their fun and nicely styled machines to enthusiasts of all ages.

This red with black leather interior MG MGB Roadster has a black convertible top, and it is powered by a 1,798-cc, 95-hp inline four-cylinder engine that is paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Along with a radio, it has Minilite-style eight-spoke alloy wheels. It has been frame-off restored, with it being noted that this restoration process was completed during the earlier months of 2015.

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