1969 MGB GT Sandy Beige

The MGB is probably the most ubiquitous British sports car ever made, and remains one of the most popular classic cars. Built from 1962 to 1980 in Abingdon, England, the car replaced the MGA and was MG’s first foray into the now-common monocoque construction.

After the successful launch of the open MGB Roadster in 1962, Italian styling house. Pininfarina and MG’s design head Don Hayter were tasked with creating a GT version. The MGB-GT was launched at the Earls Court Motor Show in October 1965.

Mechanically, the GT and the Roadster were very similar although the GT had a slightly higher roofline, allowing the beautiful coupe body to remain in perfect proportion. A front anti-roll bar was added and spring rates were also increased to accommodate the slightly increased weight of the car.

The GT was soon dubbed the poor man’s Aston Martin and seeing it next to contemporary cars, it's easy to see why.  This prompted MG Boss John Thornley to say that it was a car that “No managing director would be ashamed to leave this car in his car park”

The GT provided a more practical alternative to the roadster, and even offered a small rear seat although this was only really suitable for very small children! The rear seat back could also be folded to give a large luggage platform accessed from the stylish rear tailgate.

This illustration shows a 1969 chrome bumper MGB GT with the optional extra wire wheels.

An ideal gift or a treat for yourself, or any MGB enthusiast, perfect for the office, living room, den or garage!

Print size: A3 (420mm x 297mm) printed on 170gsm white silk paper.

Delivered in a strong cardboard postal tube, ready to hang or be framed.