The ex-Sir Stirling Moss/Jean Lindawood, 1989 Pirelli Classic Marathon
1965 MGB Roadster Rally Car

• Rebuilt in 1989 by marque specialists Brown & Gammons
• Extensively campaigned
• Currently prepared for timed road rallies
• 2,000cc engine
• Eligible for a wide variety of historic motor sports events

This ex-California MGB Roadster was rebuilt at the 1989 MG Show at the NEC, Birmingham by world famous MG specialists Brown & Gammons, being converted to right-hand drive and prepared to full rally specification in the process in order to compete in the 1989 Pirelli Classic Marathon. Former owner Keith Guerrier purchased the car from Brown & Gammons in May 1989 before the Marathon, in which it was driven by Sir Stirling Moss and Jean Lindawood (Editor of Automobile magazine USA) finishing 1st in class and 3rd overall.

'ABH 123C' was built to FIA Appendix K specifications and comes with its 1989 FIA papers. The car usually competes in the GT class (or GTS) and has taken part in numerous international events since 1989 including the 1990 and 1991 Pirelli Classic Marathons, 1990 and 1991 Coppa D'Italia, Ypres Rally (twice), Rally Britannia (first day of RAC Rally) and the Tour Auto between 1993 and 2004, finishing 1st in class eight times and 1st in GT on three occasions. The car has also competed in numerous national rallies and various historic events including MGCC, BCV8 and BRDC.

Highlights of its comprehensive specification include an engine bored out to 2,000cc; competition large core radiator; competition clutch; four-speed synchro gearbox with competition overdrive; Quaife limited-slip differential (4.1:1 ratio); front and rear suspension as per Special Tuning; competition wire wheels; dual circuit braking system; twin l2-volt batteries operating standard electrical system; and high output alternator and auxiliary driving lights for night sessions. The interior features full Halda instrumentation; dual stopwatches; plumbed-in fire extinguisher system (plus hand-held).

Our vendor purchased the car in 2011 via Roy Gillingham of Chequered Flag Motorsport, who has looked after and maintained it ever since. It is currently prepared for timed road rallies. The history file is extensive, containing invoices from previous ownerships; assorted expired MoTs; various time sheets; events history; specification sheet; and a V5C document. A small quantity of spares including a spare wheel and another tyre is offered together with parts for the Halda and full operating instructions/speed tables.

An opportunity to acquire a well prepared and sorted MGB with an impeccable record, offering its future owner the prospect of a competitive drive in a wide variety of historic events.