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This car is Lot 122 to be auctioned by Bonhams|Cars at the Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale on 11 July, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
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Available Thursday 10 July from 09:00 until 17:00 and Friday 11 July from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Lot 122
1966 MGB FIA Competition Roadster
Registration no. PRP 310D
Chassis no. GHN3L/ 102139
Present family ownership since 2016
Developed by the vendor to full FIA specification
Built regardless of cost
Raced with considerable success
Winner of two class championships with the HSCC and Guards Trophy
This MGB Roadster was purchased by the vendor's father in 2016 as a fast road car. He then embarked on turning it into a competition car and raced it with the HSCC. A 1966 model, it was originally left-hand drive and has been converted to 1965 'narrow tunnel' specification (Class GTS 11). Our vendor purchased the car from his father in 2019 and has developed it regardless of cost into the full FIA Pre-66 race car that it is today. In excess of £25, 000 has been spent on development alone over the last few years.
The engine has been built by Peter Burgess to his ultimate FIA 'steel' specification. Peter has looked after the engine, developed it further and regularly refreshed it. In its current specification this 1, 850cc unit develops 160bhp-plus and 160lb/ ft of torque. It is mated to a close-ratio MG Motorsport gearbox that is said to be in excellent condition, refreshed by them and not raced since. The 'box is mated to an MG Motorsports propshaft, while the rear axle and limited-slip differential were also sourced from MG Motorsports. The rear axle affords improved toe-in and camber as well as full race driveshafts.
The braking system has been installed by MG Motorsports and the suspension developed to use their own springs and adjustable shock absorbers. Other MG Motorsports components include the aluminium bonnet and boot; brakes and pedal box; and the long-range aluminium fuel tank. The wiring loom is new - as of 2019 - and has been further developed since then. All is said to be in excellent working order. The car has two sets of wheels (both Minilites) shod with new tyres just scrubbed in.
This car has won two class championships outright with the HSCC and Guards Trophy, being unbeaten in its class in the latter. It has also raced with the Aston Martin Owners Club, winning its class and Equipe. As well as regularly winning its class, the car has achieved a number of podium finishes; it is very quick and has a 100% reliability record.
The car is said to be ready to go and comes with numerous running spares (including oils); spare gearbox; spare bonnet and front valance; boxes of new parts; and everything required to run it on a regular basis. Our vendor advises us that he has always changed the oils regularly and recommends doing that every two races. Accompanying documentation consists of a UK V5C Registration Certificate; current MoT; sundry restoration invoices; and full FIA papers valid until 31st December 2031.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams|Cars website for all pertinent auction information.
