Oxford's MGB GT represents the original sports car that superseded the MGA
in 1962. Built by BMC, which later became British Leyland, the standard
MGB was assembled at Abingdon in Oxfordshire as a four-cylinder, soft
top roadster from 1962 to 1980. Variants included the MGB GT, the
subject of our new 1:76 scale model, which was a three-door, 2 + 2 coupé
with fixed roof which came off the production line between 1965 and
1980. Designed by Pininfarina, the car sported a new hatchback style
with sloping rear window and much more luggage space. Despite the car’s
slightly increased weight over the standard MGB resulting in slower
acceleration, the 1798 cc engine gave the MGB GT a top speed of 105
mph. Other refinements included different suspension springs, anti-roll
bars and a revised windscreen.
Oxford's first release comes decorated in the signature bright red of the MGB
GT, registered MKW 564G from 1968-9 and features the distinctive MG
badge above the chrome radiator and the MGB GT logo across the boot. A
wealth of exterior chrome extends to the superb wire wheels, chrome
bumpers, window surrounds and a chrome strip running the length of the
both sides. The interior is black in sharp contrast to the shining red
coachwork.