1969 MG MGB GT

Description

The fixed-roof MGB GT made its debut in October 1965 and remained in production until 1980, though its export to the US halted in 1974. Designed by Pininfarina, the MGB GT introduced a sporty "hatchback" style, featuring a sloping rear window seamlessly integrated with the rear deck lid. This innovative design combined the utility of a station wagon with the sleek shape of a coupe, offering ample luggage space and a 2+2 seating configuration with a right-angled rear bench seat. Despite sharing many components with the roadster variant, the MGB GT featured different suspension springs, anti-roll bars, and a more easily serviceable windscreen. While its increased weight slightly affected acceleration compared to the roadster, the GT boasted improved aerodynamics, resulting in a 5 mph increase in top speed to 105 mph. 

Highlights 

• Purpose-built under previous ownership for competing in Time, Speed, Distance (TSD) rallies and accompanied by a documented competition history 

• Rally upgrades include: 

  • Auxiliary lights 

  • Rally computer 

  • Helphos spotlight 

  • Adjustable interior map light 

  • Custom stainless steel and mahogany roof rack 

  • Custom rear storage compartment 

  • Adjustable interior fans 

• Ax and Allies of Denver, Colorado, are reported to have performed the following work:  

  • Rewiring the car 

  • Upgrading the suspension with Nitron shock absorbers, front and rear 

  • Installation of Frontline disc brakes front and rear with a new servo 

  • Installation of a Frontline aluminum radiator with an electric fan 

• Powered by a 1.8-liter “B-series” inline-four with dual SU carburetors  

• Four-speed manual transmission with electric overdrive 

• Finished in burgundy with a black leather interior 

• The headliner and carpeting were recently replaced 

• 15 inch Minilite-style wheels with 185/70 Pirelli Cinturado CN36 tires 

• Imported by the current owner from the Netherlands two years ago 

• Please note that while the odometer shows just under 2,000 miles at the time of listing, this is the number of miles covered by the current owner, leaving the true mileage unknown 

Features 

• Twin bucket seats 

• Adjustable head restraints 

• Heater 

• Dual-side view mirrors 

• Manual roll-up side windows with pivoting vent windows 

• Dual padded sun visors 

• Pop-out rear side windows 

• Leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel 

• Hood pins 

• Chrome bumpers 

• Le Mans-style locking fuel filler cap 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor paint chips on the front and edges of the rear wheel arches 

• The tachometer will intermittently bounce and read incorrectly  

Included 

• Toolset 

• Tools for adjusting Frontline disc brakes and suspension 

• Spare wheel 

• Coco mats 

• First aid kit 

Ownership History 

The current owner of this 1969 MG MGB GT purchased the car in the Netherlands two years ago and imported it to the United States shortly after. Since importing the car, they have enjoyed the car while competing in SCCA Road Rally events in California, the Glenwood Springs Rally in Colorado, and the Lewis and Clark Rally in Oregon.