I had the privilege of attending the MGB’s 60th Anniversary event held at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire, on Sunday 25th September 2022. There was a distinct autumnal chill in the air when I arrived but the sun was shining brightly, which always makes these events so much more enjoyable and by mid-day, it had warmed up considerably. It seemed to me that everybody who owned an MGB, or one of its derivatives, had made their way to the BMM in order to celebrate their pride and joy’s 60th anniversary of its launch. In reality, although there were indeed a vast number of MGB/Cs etc. in attendance, they represented only a small percentage of all the MGBs in the country and an even smaller percentage of the total number of these popular sports cars that were sold across the world, especially in the USA.
Whichever classic car show/meet I attend, especially single marque events, I seek out cars that are a little different from the norm, or, those that strike me as being particularly well presented. So, here are some of those cars I photographed today –
ENGINE MODS
JACQUES COUNE CARROSSIER MGB BERLINETTE

Jaque Coune Carrossier MGB Berlinette. Only 56 of these cars were made by this Belgium based enterprise. If you wish to know more about this story you can read it here – http://www.chicagolandmgclub.com/history/pdf/belgian_mgb_t+cc_dec88.pdf
THE ASTON MARTIN CONNECTION
MGBs

Old Speckled Hen MGB

MGB British Legion Poppy Appeal.

1962 Motor Show car
MGB/C GTs
SERIOUSLY MODIFIED –
VIVE LE CLUB MG DE FRANCE! –
HISTORIC COMPETITION CARS –
TRADE STANDS –
ENTERTAINMENT – “MY FAVOURITE THINGS” –
GROUP SHOTS –
THE MGB’S OLDER SISTER –
MG RECORD BREAKERS – MUSEUM EXHIBITION –

1954 MG EX 179 drivem by Capt. George Eyston.

1957 & 59 MG EX 181 driven by Stirling Moss (57) and Phil Hill (59).

1998 MG EX 255 driven by Phil Hill.
Nick
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