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[karelewoud]

1965MGB-Roadster-Racer-255C-Barry-Sidery-2012-Silverstone-18 by Ewoud van der Eijk Via Flickr: 1965 MGB Workscar Racer DRX255C @ England Silverstone Celebration Race of 50 Years MGB in 2012 in the Paddock. Due to the hard top and the long-distance fuel tank containing 95 liters, hood and front fender, door panel and boot lid are made of aluminum. Also the aerodynamic nose that was originally attached had a great effect at the maximum speed, and the official value remains at 139mph (223.6km/h) measured at the Mulsanne straight of Le Mans in 1965. DRX255C was driven by the legend Racer Barry Sidery Smith

[karelewoud]

1965MGBs-LN-2012-Silverstone by Ewoud van der Eijk Via Flickr: 2012 the 50th anniversary of the MGB. This is the celebration race with the long nose in the middle in Silverstone 23th June 2012

[velocebooks]

Don Hayter's MGB Story - The birth of the MGB in MG's Abingdon Design & Development Office. 

This is the inside story of the MG Design office, from 1956 until its closure in 1980. Explaining how the various models were drawn, planned, and developed by the small team of engineers, it also shows how the input and control changed from Morris, Wolseley, Riley Group, Austin-Morris, and Austin Rover. The effects of the Triumph-Austin merger are detailed in model changes, alongside the effects of safety legislation, mainly imposed by the United States.

Trying to remain as individual as possible during this period, MG developed record breakers and a unique Competition Department. Special cars were built and tested, and prototypes for the MGB replacement were drawn up -- all in parallel with the development of MG production cars using engines from any part of the BMC company.

The continuing support of the American market was essential and much valued, but the company's market support prioritised the TR7 -- a decision that, ultimately, led to the closure of a successful, happy company. 

More info: http://bit.ly/OkQgdA