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A sports car produced by MG from 1962-1980.

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History

The following section is an excerpt from Wikipedia's MG MGB page on 6 May 2018, text available via the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.

The MGB is a two-door sports car manufactured and marketed by the British Motor Corporation (BMC), later British Leyland, as a four-cylinder, soft-top roadster from 1962 until 1980. Its details were first published on 19 September 1962. Variants include the MGB GT three-door 2+2 coupé (1965–1980), the six-cylinder roadster and coupé MGC (1967–69), and the eight-cylinder 2+2 coupé, the MGB GT V8 (1973–76).

Replacing the MGA in 1962, production of the MGB and its variants continued until 1980. Sales for the MGB, MGC and MGB GT V8 combined totaled 523,836 cars. The MGB bodyshell was reprised in modified form with a limited run of 2,000 MG RV8 roadsters (1993–95).

In structure the MGB was an innovative, modern design in 1962, utilizing a monocoque structure instead of the traditional body-on-frame construction used on both the MGA and MG T-types and the MGB's rival, the Triumph TR series. However components such as brakes and suspension were developments of the earlier 1955 MGA with the B-Series engine having its origins in 1947. The lightweight design reduced manufacturing costs while adding to overall vehicle strength. Wind-up windows were standard, and a comfortable driver's compartment offered plenty of legroom. A parcel shelf was fitted behind the seats.

The MGB achieved a 0–60 mph (97 km/h) time of just over 11 seconds. The three-bearing 1,798 cc B-Series engine produced 95 hp (71 kW) at 5,400 rpm – upgraded in October 1964 to a five-bearing crankshaft. The majority of MGBs were exported to the US. In 1975 US-market MGB engines were de-tuned to meet emission standards, ride height was increased by an inch (25 mm), and distinctive rubber bumpers were fitted to meet bumper standards.

The MGB was one of the first cars to feature controlled crumple zones designed to protect the driver and passenger in a 30 mph (48 km/h) impact with an immovable barrier (200 ton). Nevertheless, the British AA motoring association has described the car, like many other classic models, as much less safe than modern cars. The issue received public attention following a 2013 case in which a driver in a hired 1963 MGB was killed in a collision with a taxi.

A limited production of 2,000 units of the RV8 was produced by Rover in the 1990s. Despite the similarity in appearance to the roadster, the RV8 had less than 5% parts interchangeability with the original car.

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Photographs

	1963 2004 Zippo United States Vintage Grand Prix Driven by Donald Dickey Photo by Nathan Bittinger View photo of 1963 MG MGB - 283KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License.
	1963 2004 Zippo United States Vintage Grand Prix Driven by Nowell Korey Photo by Nathan Bittinger View photo of 1963 MG MGB - 226KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License.
	1964 2004 Zippo United States Vintage Grand Prix Driven by Gary Fairbrother Photo by Nathan Bittinger View photo of 1964 MG MGB - 227KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License.
	1964 2004 Zippo United States Vintage Grand Prix Driven by Bill Shields Photo by Nathan Bittinger View photo of 1964 MG MGB - 254KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License.
	1964 2004 Zippo United States Vintage Grand Prix Driven by Scott Fohrman Photo by Nathan Bittinger View photo of 1964 MG MGB - 245KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License.
	1964 2004 Zippo United States Vintage Grand Prix Driven by Mike Kusch Photo by Nathan Bittinger View photo of 1964 MG MGB - 189KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License.
	1964 2004 Zippo United States Vintage Grand Prix Driven by John Targett Photo by Nathan Bittinger View photo of 1964 MG MGB - 236KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License.
	1965 Photo © Bill Crittenden Richmond, llinois Cruise Night:  June 13, 2008 View photo of 1965 MG MGB - 4,141KB
	1965 Photo © Bill Crittenden Richmond, llinois Cruise Night:  June 13, 2008 View photo of 1965 MG MGB - 4,224KB
	1965 Photo © Bill Crittenden Richmond, llinois Cruise Night:  June 13, 2008 View photo of 1965 MG MGB - 3,221KB
	1965 Photo © Bill Crittenden Richmond, llinois Cruise Night:  June 13, 2008 View photo of 1965 MG MGB - 3,708KB
	1965 Photo © Bill Crittenden Richmond, llinois Cruise Night:  June 13, 2008 View photo of 1965 MG MGB - 3,211KB
	1965 Photo © Bill Crittenden Richmond, llinois Cruise Night:  June 13, 2008 View photo of 1965 MG MGB - 4,807KB
	1965 2004 Zippo United States Vintage Grand Prix Driven by Bob Fairbanks Photo by Nathan Bittinger View photo of 1965 MG MGB - 223KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License.
	1966 2004 Zippo United States Vintage Grand Prix Driven by Norm Sippel Photo by Nathan Bittinger View photo of 1966 MG MGB - 242KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License.
	1966 2004 Zippo United States Vintage Grand Prix Driven by Doug Schirripa Photo by Nathan Bittinger View photo of 1966 MG MGB - 222KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License.
	1966 GT 2004 Zippo United States Vintage Grand Prix Driven by Basil O'Connor Photo by Nathan Bittinger View photo of 1966 MG MGB GT - 214KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License.
	1967 2004 Zippo United States Vintage Grand Prix Driven by Larry Hoy Photo by Nathan Bittinger View photo of 1967 MG MGB - 159KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License.
	1968 GT 2004 Zippo United States Vintage Grand Prix Driven by Alan Costich Photo by Nathan Bittinger View photo of 1968 MG MGB GT - 219KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License.
	1969 2004 Zippo United States Vintage Grand Prix Driven by Bill Slota Photo by Nathan Bittinger View photo of 1969 MG MGB - 273KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License.
	1970 GT 2004 Zippo United States Vintage Grand Prix Driven by Barton Miller Photo by Nathan Bittinger View photo of 1970 MG MGB GT - 238KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License.
	1972 2004 Zippo United States Vintage Grand Prix Driven by Dick Moritz Photo by Nathan Bittinger View photo of 1972 MG MGB - 232KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License.
	1972 GT-V8 2004 Zippo United States Vintage Grand Prix Driven by Les Gonda Photo by Nathan Bittinger View photo of 1972 MG MGB GT-V8 - 225KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License.
	1972 GT-V8 (#02) 1973 GT-V8 (#86) 2004 Zippo United States Vintage Grand Prix #02 Driven by Les Gonda #86 Driven by Keith Burnett Photo by Nathan Bittinger View photo of 1972 MG MGB GT-V8 - 273KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License.
	1973 GT-V8 2004 Zippo United States Vintage Grand Prix Driven by Keith Burnett Photo by Nathan Bittinger View photo of 1972 MG MGB GT-V8 - 233KB This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License.
	1973 SCCA GP & VH Class Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden View photo of 1973 MG MGB Race Car - 4.4MB
	1973 SCCA GP & VH Class Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden View photo of 1973 MG MGB Race Car - 4.2MB
	1978 Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden 2012 Nostalgia Auto Show View photo of 1978 MG MGB - 2.5MB
	1978 Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden 2012 Nostalgia Auto Show View photo of 1978 MG MGB - 2.0MB
	1978 Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden 2012 Nostalgia Auto Show View photo of 1978 MG MGB - 2.7MB
	1978 Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden 2012 Nostalgia Auto Show View photo of 1978 MG MGB - 2.6MB
	1978 Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden 2012 Nostalgia Auto Show View photo of 1978 MG MGB - 2.0MB
	1978 Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden 2012 Nostalgia Auto Show View photo of 1978 MG MGB - 2.8MB
	1978 Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden 2012 Nostalgia Auto Show View photo of 1978 MG MGB - 2.4MB
	GT Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden View photo of MG MGB GT - 528KB
	GT Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden View photo of MG MGB GT - 527KB
	GT Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden View photo of MG MGB GT - 552KB
	Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden View photo of MG MGB - 2.3MB
	Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden View photo of MG MGB - 2.0MB
	1978 Photo ©2018 Bill Crittenden 2018 Gilberts Spring Car Show View photo of 1978 MG MGB - 3.0MB
	1978 Photo ©2018 Bill Crittenden 2018 Gilberts Spring Car Show View photo of 1978 MG MGB - 3.9MB
	Custom Limousine Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden British Car Swap Meet, Wheaton, Illinois February 24, 2008 View photo of MG MGB Limousine - 313KB
	Custom Limousine Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden British Car Swap Meet, Wheaton, Illinois February 24, 2008 View photo of MG MGB Limousine - 263KB
	Custom Limousine Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden British Car Swap Meet, Wheaton, Illinois February 24, 2008 View photo of MG MGB Limousine - 249KB
	Custom Limousine Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden British Car Swap Meet, Wheaton, Illinois February 24, 2008 View photo of MG MGB Limousine - 228KB
	1983 Dobi Advertisement View 1983 Dobi MGB Advertisement - 1.6MB

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