Sales of over half a million units made the MGB Britain's most
successful ever sports car. And the truth is, that more than three
decades after production ceased, the MGB's classic lines, affordability,
fun factor and certain 'rightness' mean that its enthusiastic following
remains undiminished.
In MGB: The Illustrated History the authors, self-confessed 'B'
enthusiasts both, recall the remarkable history of this remarkable car.
Originated with full co-operation and contributions from key members of
the original design team, including John Thornley, Syd Enever, Don
Hayter and Roy Brocklehurst, this book takes the reader behind the
scenes at the world-famous MG factory at Abingdon, which closed its
doors in 1980 with the demise of the MGB after 18 years in production.
The background to the MGB roadster's development is first recalled in
the context of its immediate predecessor, the MGA, the various famous EX
experimental models, and the heritage of MG as a whole. Separate
chapters then follow the development, introduction and production of the
GT, MGC and V8. Further chapters on the MGB's competition successes and
the RV8 complete the story. Along with a feast of color photographs and
contemporary brochure material - enough to satisfy even the most ardent
MGB lover - the book also features full-color cutaway illustrations of
the three main 'B' variants. Copiously illustrated with contemporary
color photographs and brochure material, and featuring color cutaway
illustrations of the MGB roadster, MGC, MGB GT V8 and MG RV8, this book
not only charts the production life of Britain's best-loved sports car,
but also takes the reader behind the scenes at the world-famous Abingdon
factory.
