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    MG MGB Mark 3 photo gallery

    • by Carphile

    The MG MGB Mark 3 (GHN5) was launched in October 1969 and sold as 2-seat roadster and a fastback coupe.

    This model (nicknamed ‘Lady B’), finished in it’s original blaze colour, was built in 1972 and is in excellent condition having been meticulously restored in the early 1990s.
     
    MGB History

    MGB Mark 3 exterior changes

    One of the less-popular changes among MG enthusiasts with the MGB Mark 3 was the replacement of the beloved chrome grille with the black recessed grille.

    This car features Lucas chrome spotlights which aren’t original but greatly improve winter-driving as the owner uses this MGB all year round.
     
    MG MGB photo gallery Mark 3 black grille

    Another more discreet BL addition to the MGB Mark 3 was the British Leyland emblem on the front wings.

    MG MGB photo gallery Mark 3 British Leyland badge

    MGB Mark 3 interior changes

    Inside the MGB Mark 3 received a smaller 3 spoke steering wheel, revised air vents on the dashboard and new vinyl reclining seats.

    40+ years later vinyl isn’t everyones cup of tea and this MGB has had it’s seat, door trims and headrests re-trimmed in black leather.

    MG MGB photo gallery Mark 3 interior

     

    MG MGB photo gallery Mark 3 sill wreath logo

    MG MGB Engine

    The MGB’s 1798cc in line four put out 95bhp@5400 rpm. The car could cover 0-60 in 12.9 seconds and go on to a top speed of 103mph.

    This car is fitted with twin SU HS6 carburettors with K&N filters.

    MG MGB photo gallery Mark 3 engine

    MGB Mark 3 gearbox

    All Manual MGB’s were fitted with a manual gearbox. From the Mark 2 onwards there was synchromesh on all 4 gears.

    But if you preferred your MGB self-shifting, there was the option of an automatic gearbox (MGB Mark2 onwards).

    MG MGB photo gallery Mark 3 gearbox

    Overdrive was also a popular MGB option.

    MG MGB photo gallery Mark 3 overdrive switch

     

    MGB Mark 3 production

    MGB Mark 3 production ended in September 1974 but that wasn’t it for the MGB, read more about the History of the MG MGB

    MG MGB photo gallery Mark 3 from rear

    Our thanks to owner DR for providing the fantastic MGB Mark 3 for our pictures

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