£ 31,950

MGB HISTORIC RACE CAR WITH FIA PAPERS - SOLD

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Description:

GKX 359C
1965 Pull-door handle MGB shell, built to FIA race standards with current FIA papers.

Originally built by Jim Lowry (FIA Technical Inspector) and Andy Willis (Hall & Hall).
Ongoing development and maintenance (also raced) by Mike Entwistle of MG Workshop.
Raced extensively in Europe with Mark Prutton and Mike Entwistle.
Various class wins at Spa, Hockenheim, Nurburgring Oldtimer including a class win at the Eifelrennen in 2015.
Lap record for Class at Donington.
Lapped the full Nurburgring Nordschleife and Fl track in 11:07
Race engine subsequently rebuilt in April 2022 by Mass Racing Ltd to FIA spec. This engine has been dyno run by Mass and subsequently only run in the car for a 45-minute shake-down at Thruxton. Effectively, a fresh unit.
Engine sealed by MSUK 28/04/2022

SPECIFICATION
•   MASS engine full FIA-spec. Dyno run by Mass 12/05/2022 (154.1 bhp @6158 rpm)
•   Dyno sheet available
•   Engine sealed by MSUK 28/04/2022
•   FIA papers renewed in 2016. Valid until 31/12/25
•   48 Weber
•   3 sync S/C box
•   4.3 diff with LSD
•   120L fuel tank, good for 3tr + endurance racing.
•   Adjustable Armstrong rear shocks
•   New belts fitted: Date expires 2026
•   Recaro FIA seat fitted 2017 Expired 2021 (can be used in UK Club events)
•   Matching spare Recaro race seat
•   2 Sets of Dunlop CR65 L section race tyres
•   Racelogic V BOX and OLE display plus Transponder

This FIA MGB is to correct specification throughout and properly detailed in historic terms for European events, where is has always passed its technical inspections.
Having been a well-campaigned car over the years, this car oozes patina – and has taken on the appearance and feel of a period race car.

A positive and accessible entry into historic racing, to which the eligibility of this car is seemingly endless: FIA, HRDC, MGCC, Equipe GTS, MRL (including the 3-Hours Pall Mall Cup), Spa 6-Hours

Few FIA MGB cars hold such a well-established competition history at this REDUCED PRICE. £31,950