MG Works B/C GTs - Page 4

Ralph Z · 17 Jun 2009, 21:53 (Ref:2485547)

Just to add another dimension to this discussion, and to potentially re-write a bit of history, I am attaching a photo of another MGB GT that was at Sebring in the late '60s. It was even entered as a 'reserve' car in 1969, ran in 1970, and I consider it to be a BMC Comps-built car! Let the controversy flow!!

**Peter Mallett** · 18 Jun 2009, 05:54 (Ref:2485677)

Ralph,

Any more info on that one, i.e. engine size (2.0L?), reg no etc?

neil.pass · 18 Jun 2009, 10:10 (Ref:2485813)

That's a piucture of Bob Kilpatrick's MGB in '70, from what I can tell it ran with a 1798cc engine and was built by Herrington Motor's in NY.

BMC Comps did enter a reserve car in '69 for the RMO, MBL and LBL drivers to use in pre-race practice, it never started the race.

Bob Kilpatrick's car was also there in '69 carrying the number #89 but it didnt start either.

Ralph Z · 18 Jun 2009, 20:44 (Ref:2486112)

You are correct Neil, that was Bob's 1970 ride, entered by Herrington Motors. Previously, the car was blue. I am gathering info on it's original construction which I am confident will point to it as being a genuine BMC Comps built car. Stand by for further details. As you may know, one of the wheels came adrift when Bob was under full song, and the car performed a rather acrobatic roll-over on lap 7, all shown on ABC TV Wide World of Sports. Bob did the honourable thing when he exited the car, heaving his helmet down the road! Ralph

chormy · 20 Jun 2009, 07:49 (Ref:2486798)

http://chicagolandmgclub.com/driveli...9/mystery.html

Another interesting site from the Chicagoland MG club

GBRM · 20 Jun 2009, 08:01 (Ref:2486808)

I'll let Terry B comment on that article...

terence · 20 Jun 2009, 08:20 (Ref:2486816)

I'de rather not!

GBRM · 20 Jun 2009, 09:11 (Ref:2486840)

You're no fun Terry, I mean, c'mon, who'd go to Texas in the '80s and look at buying ex-works Le Mans MGBs??!!

terence · 20 Jun 2009, 10:11 (Ref:2486863)

Errrrr,no wait a minuit, it'll come back to me.

I do remember getting a few call's asking where the battery should be on ex-works cars,the caller told me that he'd thought he'd found the original,unfortunately though,he withheld his name.
Having performed rather a lot of work on BMO for the present owner,I had access to the original photographic record of its first restoration performed in the US,the photos showed that at some stage in its life,the body colour was Island Blue.This had been applied over the Tartan Red factory finish,it was obvious from the photos that the whole body outter panels were alloy.Perhaps it was because of this body colour change that the car remained "lost" for the period it was?

Andreas.T · 5 Jul 2009, 19:05 (Ref:2496215)

Do anyone got pictures of MBL when it had the B series engine ?
Engine bay pictures , info and pictures of the suspension . .

**Peter Mallett** · 6 Jul 2009, 02:23 (Ref:2496350)

Interestingly there's a GTS in the Coys auction next weekend.

terence · 6 Jul 2009, 15:36 (Ref:2496673)

One can only assume that it is fitted with the original 2004cc engine?

**Peter Mallett** · 6 Jul 2009, 15:49 (Ref:2496682)

Sorry I meant a C GTS apparently built by John C.

terence · 6 Jul 2009, 18:47 (Ref:2496755)

But the Poster advertising the auction clearly shows the "B" version,just a little misleading,I shan't bother going now.

MGDavid · 6 Jul 2009, 19:28 (Ref:2496790)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Sorry I meant a C GTS apparently built by John C.

... but the auction blurb states "The assembly of the car was completed by renowned specialist MG Motorsport "

as I read it, it is a faithful copy built on a road car, presumably they persuaded BL Heritage to press another set of ally panels...

**Peter Mallett** · 7 Jul 2009, 05:05 (Ref:2497011)

Hmm,

Doesn't matter because I looked again this morning and it isn't there anymore.

In fact there's not much of interest in the auction TBH.

JP12 · 7 Jul 2009, 09:35 (Ref:2497112)

Lot 232... it's still on the list.

**Peter Mallett** · 7 Jul 2009, 09:48 (Ref:2497116)

Lol,

There were only 47 items this morning. Methinks my ISP is messing me about. Did you read that off the link on the MGCC forum?

MGDavid · 7 Jul 2009, 11:13 (Ref:2497184)

here's the 'horse's mouth' description
http://www.coys.co.uk/auctions/lot.p...on=90&id=56617

**Peter Mallett** · 7 Jul 2009, 11:19 (Ref:2497187)

Ta,

terence · 7 Jul 2009, 11:59 (Ref:2497224)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGDavid

here's the 'horse's mouth' description
http://www.coys.co.uk/auctions/lot.p...on=90&id=56617

If that makes the top of the estimate of 25k,thats remarkable value for what it is,just a shame there's nowhere to race it apart from MGCC events.It would make a hell of a roadcar though.

JP12 · 7 Jul 2009, 12:03 (Ref:2497227)

25k is really good value if it's exactly how it's described.

Any chance of getting an entry in the Eau Rouge Trophy with a car like this?

**Peter Mallett** · 7 Jul 2009, 12:05 (Ref:2497228)

It might be possible but other than that, as Terry says it is limited. What about Youngtimer at Nurburgring?

terence · 7 Jul 2009, 13:07 (Ref:2497266)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JP12

25k is really good value if it's exactly how it's described.

Any chance of getting an entry in the Eau Rouge Trophy with a car like this?

I'm sure you would be welcomed with it for either Eau Rouge or YT.

neil.pass · 28 Jul 2009, 18:49 (Ref:2510122)

The MGC at Coys ended up being sold for £29,900

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