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1964 MG MGB Roadster

GHN538965racingUnited Kingdom

A freshly constructed MG B built to full FIA competition specification by Daryl Davis of Moto-Build Racing, using a correct factory shell and fitted with a rebuilt engine by Kent-based specialist John Sabourin. Finished in Tartan Red with an Old English White hardtop and silver Minilite wheels, the car has undertaken only three shakedown track days and has never raced. It is accompanied by a detailed build file, invoices, and supporting documentation, and has not yet been formally submitted for FIA classification.

Ownership

  1. 2026-02-20Auction sale
    Sold £24,347.8 (≈ $30K)

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  2. Date unknownAcquisition unknown
    Daryl Davis / Moto-Build Racing
    full documentation

    Car was constructed by this individual and workshop; a comprehensive build file with invoices and supporting paperwork was assembled during the build process.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. Restoration
    Moto-Build Racing

    Complete FIA-specification build from a correct factory shell, carried out to an uncompromising standard with full roll cage, Sparco seat, TRS harness, and Moto-Lita steering wheel fitted throughout.

    Builder: Daryl Davis. Accompanied by detailed build specification and supporting invoices.

  2. Engine rebuild
    John Sabourin

    Fully rebuilt engine assembled with an emphasis on reliability and longevity as well as performance.

    Sabourin is a Kent-based engine builder noted for combining performance with durability.

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