Random # 316: MGB GT
The Upper Middle Petrol Head team do love an MGB. However, we tend not to feature them all that often, as they're still quite a common sight on our roads, which, given that around 500,000 of them were made over an 18 year production run, isn't surprising.
It's still possible to buy effectively brand new, highly restomodded MGBs - utilising fresh panels stamped from the original British Motor Heritage pressings and Mazda MX5 running gear - from British firm Frontline Developments (https://frontlinedevelopments.com/vehicle/mg-le50/ & https://engineswapdepot.com/?p=6503). Frontline is in many ways what Singer is to the Porsche 911 and an equivalent to Alfaholics who work their magic on Alfa 105 series cars. Another British company, RBW, also does an electric version of the MGB roadster (https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/roadster/first-drive-0).
So why the change in editorial policy? Today's car - resplendent in possibly Riviera or maybe Island blue duco - just looked so stunningly fresh and original. That and the fact that it's the slightly less prevalent GT variant with its lovely fastback styling.
The only items that may have been non-original were the chromed wire wheels, which are a popular upgrade, although it's unclear whether they were available as a factory option or as an aftermarket purchase. Either way, they did add a touch of class over and beyond that of the stock silver / grey painted versions fitted to almost all competition cars and the majority of those intended for everyday use. They perfectly complemented pristine brightwork of the car, too.
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