Beschreibung:

This MGB is best known for its giant-killing performance in the Ilford Films 500 race at Brands Hatch on 8th May 1966, when Roger Enever and Alec Poole finished third overall ahead of a star-studded field that included several E-Types, a Ferrari 250LM and a Porsche 904, beaten only by a 7-litre Cobra and a Ford GT40. The MGB - number ‘25’ - completed 167 laps at 73.38mph and was lying 2nd at one point. In the previous year’s Guards 1000 at Brands Hatch, the car had been driven by its owner John Sach and Enever, finishing 3rd in Class and in the top 12 in two heats of this ‘scratch’ event. All the above is reaffirmed on a separate history sheet and is verifiable by race reports and contemporary photographs. There are many contemporary shots on file and a copy of the June ’66 edition of MG Safety Fast where ‘2 GLL’ is mentioned and illustrated. The vehicle possesses an FIA Historic Vehicle ID form (no. 168) inspected by the HSCC and approved in July 1983. The accompanying HSCC Vehicle ID form, dated May 1983 and issued to a previous owner Mr Neville Marriner, ratifies the car as ‘Group: Classic Sports, Category: GT to 3,000cc’. Marriner states that the car was restored to original specification by Sid and Malcolm Beer (well known competition MG specialists). The car also comes with original old-style logbook stating that it was originally blue (pale blue - backed up by contemporary shots), changing to black with blue top in 1965. ‘2 GLL’ was first registered to John ‘Baggy’ Sach in August 1963. The FIA form under ‘history’ mentions John (Baggy) Sach and also Alec Poole and Roger Enever, stating: “One previous owner (to Marriner), John (Baggy) Sach, reg. Aug 1963, came into my (Marriner) possession in Jan 1983.” Two scrutineers’ labels are attached to the car: Silverstone May 1983, Goodwood June 1983, which may well be when this historic MGB was last raced. The vehicle is offered with Swansea V5.