The seventh release on this very pretty little 2-door
sports car from the early 1960s is decorated in a subtle silver grey
with red interior and matching tonneau cover. It is registered 207 RAR
and with a 1798 cc engine, it was obviously raring to go in its time!
Note the chrome bumpers which in real life were sadly replaced by rubber
bumpers on models produced from 1974 onwards. The distinctive MG
badge sits in the middle of the boot lid and also in the centre of the
radiator surround at the edge of the bonnet.
The MG Roadster was the first of the MGB range to be produced as the
successor to the MGA. It was a pure two-seater and improvements over
the MGA included more passenger and luggage accommodation, softer
suspension ensuring a more comfortable ride and a larger engine giving a
higher top speed. The Roadster had a four-speed gearbox with an
optional overdrive transmission. One of the best loved British sports
cars, it is still a firm favourite for proud owners of classic motors.