1964 MG MGB Roadster Race Car
A 1964 'pull handle' MG B prepared to FIA specification by Hertfordshire-based MG Motorsport Ltd, this car represents the well-supported competition variant of one of Britain's most enduringly popular sports cars. Fitted with a 1,798cc engine rebuilt by MASS Racing, it carries current FIA HTP papers valid to 2035 and has a documented history of competitive use in UK historic motorsport, including Equipe, CSCC, Classic K, and Swinging 60s events.
Ownership
- 2026-02-20Auction saleSold £30,000 (≈ $38K)
- → 2024-09-01Acquisition unknownKathy Sherrypartial documentation
Previous competitive owner who campaigned the car in circuit racing prior to the most recent sale; documented within the car's accompanying file of paperwork.
- 2024-09-01 →Private saleCurrent vendorfull documentation
Purchased the car as a first venture into circuit racing, sharing it with his son. Basic upkeep was handled personally, with specialist work returned to MG Motorsport. Selling in order to acquire a Mk1 Lotus Cortina.
Competition
- 2025-10-01Generations TrophyGenerations Trophy inaugural round, Silverstone
The car's eligibility class is referenced in the context of the inaugural Generations Trophy event at Silverstone; it is not explicitly confirmed that this specific car competed in that event.
- —EquipeEquipe events
Entered during the current vendor's ownership alongside his son, forming part of their introduction to circuit racing.
- —Classic Sports Car ClubCSCC events
Competed in CSCC rounds during the current vendor's ownership.
- —Classic KClassic K events
Participated in Classic K events during the current vendor's tenure.
- —Swinging 60sSwinging 60s events
Competed in Swinging 60s events under the current vendor's ownership.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Engine rebuildMASS Racing
The 1,798cc engine was fully rebuilt by MASS Racing prior to the current vendor taking ownership; by the time of cataloguing it had accumulated approximately 14 hours of running.
Work was completed before the September 2024 ownership change.
- —MechanicalMG Motorsport
Gearbox was overhauled and a failed half-shaft replaced; invoices retained as supporting documentation.
Carried out during the current vendor's ownership after the car was returned to its original builder.
- —Service
Routine maintenance tasks completed in-house by the current vendor during his period of ownership.
- —Inspection
FIA HTP papers renewed and brought current to 2035; fire extinguisher recharged within the twelve months prior to cataloguing; harness and seat confirmed within certification dates.
Safety equipment including roll-cage, bag tanks, and ignition cut-outs noted as requiring buyer verification of currency and suitability.
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