Oldest MGB in Motor Sport

[carreraplanes]

I am going to see an MGB project car with a competition history that goes back to around 1962. I believe the car is only about 4 months into the start of production. It is pretty well shot but it might actually be the oldest one out there with period competition history. If it is I feel it would be worth doing. So question is of all the known cars which is reckoned oldest with competition history? I understand that private individuals were out there racing them before the works cars emerged....

[Kickstart]

Barry Sidery-Smith's car is very early with proper period history (ex Le-Mans ?) but I don't know exactly how old.

It may be that ten tenths might be a better site for this question.

Good luck with the project

[ctsdave]

Your best bet is to speak to Malcolm Beer or Russ McCarthy. They will.be able to give you the info you are looking for, and much more besides!!

[carreraplanes]

Many thanks Dave, I see that Malcolm is just up the road from me in Huntingdon so will contact him this week...

[ctsdave]

Yeah Mal runs Beer of Houghton garage. Really nice guy and what he doesnt know about MG aint worth knowing. He prepares a few race MGd and races himself so will be able to help you out with any parts etc you need too.