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**SOLD PRE SALE** 1964 MG B Roadster with Hardtop Race Car - to FIA Spec

Lot Number: 663

**SOLD PRE SALE** 1964 MG B Roadster with Hardtop Race Car - to FIA Spec

Built by Moto-Build to FIA Specification, but never formally presented for classification, 777 DBL (on retention) is yet to be raced. Assembled with reliability and longevity firmly in mind, the result is an elegant and cost-effective entry into the world of historic motorsport.

  • ESTIMATE: £18,000 - £22,000

+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)

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LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 21st February, 2026 at 10.30am local time at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Tartan Red

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    ARU 651B

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    88088 Miles

SUMMARY

Built by Moto-Build to FIA Specification, but never formally presented for classification, 777 DBL (on retention) is yet to be raced. Assembled with reliability and longevity firmly in mind, the result is an elegant and cost-effective entry into the world of historic motorsport.

DESCRIPTION

Presented here is an outstanding example of the iconic MG B, meticulously prepared to full FIA specification and completed to the very highest standards. The build was entrusted to Daryl Davis of Moto-Build Racing, utilising a correct and exceptional factory shell, and executed with an uncompromising attention to detail throughout.

Power is supplied by a fully rebuilt engine from John Sabourin, the highly regarded Kent-based engine builder renowned for combining performance with durability. Assembled with reliability and longevity firmly in mind, the result is an elegant and cost-effective entry into the world of historic motorsport, equally suited to the novice competitor or the seasoned enthusiast seeking a beautifully prepared ‘B’.

Superbly presented in Tartan Red with an Old English White hardtop and sitting on silver Minilites, the car looks like it has just rolled out of the Competition Department in Abingdon. The interior is equally professional with a full cage, Sparco seat, TRS harness and Moto-Lita wheel. Being a recent build we imagine all the safety related equipment is in date but, as with any competition car, it's best to check the currency and suitability of the relevant equipment.

Although finished to full FIA specification, the car has never been formally presented for classification, affording the next custodian the opportunity to complete this final step and further enhance both its competition potential and long-term desirability. Importantly, the MG B has never been raced, having only undertaken three shakedown track days, all completed without issue.

The car is accompanied by a comprehensive history file, including a detailed build specification, supporting invoices and associated documentation, clearly evidencing the care, expertise and investment lavished on this exceptional example.

It should be noted that the registration number illustrated, 777 DBL, is currently on retention but is included within the sale (the car is presently registered as ARU 651B). 777 DBL is a nod to the famous works MG B, 7 DBL, used to great effect in the 1964 Rallye Monte Carlo piloted by Donald Morley with Earle Morley as co-driver, offering the new owner the opportunity to further enhance the car’s period-correct appearance should they wish.

A rare opportunity to acquire a freshly built, FIA-specification MG B of exceptional quality, poised and ready to be enjoyed on road, track or as the foundation of a competitive historic racing career.

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
663
Make
MG
Model
MGB
Variant
Roadster
Registration Number
ARU 651B
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Chassis Number
GHN538965
Engine Number
TBA
Transmission
Manual
Body Colour
Tartan Red

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Consignor

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Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 23rd February. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.

Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT for a standard sized vehicle and prices start from £275 plus VAT for larger vehicles. Storage will be charged at £12 plus VAT per day from the Monday for the first 14 days then £40 + vat per week from there on.

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