1966 MG MGB Roadster Special

Lot Number 629

1966 MG MGB Roadster Special

A former championship-winning, hill-climb car with a Supercharged 1800cc engine and a special aluminium body.

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LIVE AUCTION: Saturday 25th September | 11.00am BST
  • BODY COLOUR
    Red
  • DRIVE
    RHD
  • Registration Number
    REG NUMBER
    LYX 301D

SUMMARY

A former championship-winning, hill-climb car with a Supercharged 1800cc engine and a special aluminium body.

DESCRIPTION

  • An intriguing car, which our vendor is researching further
  • It is understood that at the MGCC Speed Championship in Group 4 RGS 1501-3000 Southern in was the 1st place award winner in 2012, 2013, and 2014
  • Ivor Searl supplied remanufactured engine circa 1998 with a MP 45 supercharger c130bhp, short-shift gearbox, auxiliary cooling fan, racing fuel tank, 70% aluminium body, dash-mounted racing clocks, 4-point racing harness
  • The car's creator sadly passed away in 2016 and our vendor found and recommissioned the car during 2020

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
629
Make
MG
Model
ROADSTER 'SPECIAL'
Registration Number
LYX 301D
Chassis Number
GHN388302
Engine Number
RS47449
Body Colour
Red

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CCA VENDOR CONDITION REPORT

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Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Joseph.

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