1976 MGB GT V8 This illustration shows a 1974

This illustration shows a 1974 chrome-bumper MGB GT  with 14" Rostyle wheels

The Mini was arguably the most influential British car of the 20th century and this was due in no small part to the Cooper S variant and its success in international rallies

000 cars were produced costing £4

The MGB-GT was launched at the Earls Court Motor Show in October 1965

1976 MGB GT V8 This illustration shows a 1974The MGB is probably the most ubiquitous British sports car ever made and remains one of the most popular classic cars. Built from 1962 to 1980 in Abingdon, England, the car replaced the MGA and was MGs first foray into the now common monocoque construction. One of the criticisms of the B series engined MGB was that it lacked power. The 6 cylinder MGC was not a commercial success, so in 1973, BL shoehorned a V8 engine into the MGB GT which