The Iconic Sale at Silverstone Festival 23rd - 25th August 2024

+ buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) on the first £300,000 of the hammer and 10% plus VAT (12% incl VAT) thereafter 15 The original steel monocoque was retained, along with the alloy wings (with the exception of the offside rear, which was replaced with a steel item during its factory competition days) door skins, front and rear valences, bonnet, boot and hard-top, along with the matching numbers experimental B-series engine and gearbox which had remained with the car throughout its competition days, thereby keeping the car wonderfully original throughout and to the exact specification it rolled out of Abingdon. Wherever possible, original parts were retained and refurbished, though where this proved difficult, period and new/old stock parts were sourced regardless of cost, ensuring that the restoration was completed with an empathetic attention to detail and historical accuracy. Evidently, this attention-to-detail paid off, with renowned MG enthusiast and historian, John Hewitt, commenting on the car, stating that the extent of its current originality is astounding, and that he was ‘amazed at the condition of the underside, and the presence of the original ‘Works’ preparation, retaining the large-capacity aluminium fuel tank, and the mountings for the sump guard, with the car looking as if it left the factory six months ago, rather than 57 years ago’. On the inside, the cabin was professionally restored, with all systems correct to the original 1964 ex-Works specification, down to small touches such as the map pocket in the passenger door, quilted finish to the transmission tunnel, and BMC Competition Department rear roll hoop. Of course, the British Motor Industry Heritage Certificate is included with the vehicle, dated from April 2008 and confirming that BRX 854B - chassis number G-HN3/45748 - was allocated to the competition department of Abingdon in August 1964. The car is also correctly eligible for prestigious events such as the Le Mans Classic, Goodwood Revival, Monaco Classic and other pre-1965 races, offering the next owner a wonderful opportunity to attend and compete at these events. Purchased by the current owner - our vendor - during 2010, the last time this historically significant car saw competition action was prior to their ownership in 2008 and since coming into the care of our vendor, it has never been driven in anger, though it has made notable appearances at Goodwood events and other car shows. Mechanically, BRX has always been maintained to the highest standard by our vendor’s motorsports outfit, regardless of time or cost implications, thanks to its historic significance. Not only has BRX been maintained mechanically regardless of cost, but it has also been kept in pristine condition by our vendor, stating that this is as close as you’d get to buying a ‘brand-new Works Abingdon car’ in today’s world. In terms of paperwork, the car retains its British Motor Trust Heritage Certificate, MSA papers, FIA HTP valid to 2032, confirmation from the Abingdon Experimental Register that the car was prepared for the 1964 Liege Rally, and numerous historic documents, original handbooks, invoices, media clippings and photographs of the restoration. Finally, according to renowned and respected MG Historian John Baggott, BRX 854B is believed to be the final genuine Works B in existence, making this a hugely significant milestone in both MG and British motor car history, furthermore this evidence has been compiled by John and is found in the history file. More recently, the car has been set up as a circuit racer with a full Appendis K cage, 800lb front springs, 3/4 roll bar, three-bearing engine, 4-speed (no- overdrive) gearbox and a 3.9 differential. Alternatively, the car could be converted back to its original rally specification, all the parts accompany the car. Offered in excellent condition throughout from a motorsports-connected private owner, this is an exceedingly rare opportunity to obtain an historically significant ex-Works MG B Roadster with excellent provenance and a recent sympathetic restoration to the highest level. It would not only make a fine item for any collector, but also offer the opportunity to compete at the upper echelons of classic motorsports. Superbly presented with fabulous provenance and believed to be the final genuine ‘Works B’ car in existence . Lot 307 1964 MG B Alloy Roadster Ex-Works BRX 854B Registration: BRX 854B Chassis No.: G-HN3/45748 Estimate: £120,000 - £150,000 Specialist: Rob Hubbard Telephone No: 07775 511825 More Details Lot 307 Bid On Lot 307